Summary
Learning that roughly 440 individuals are released back into Marin County every month, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury investigated how incarcerated persons are helped to become ready for employment after incarceration. The advantages to the County of preparing incarcerated people for the job market are significant. The ability to support themselves generates dignity and a sense of purpose, contributes to family and society, and has a lower likelihood of returning to criminal activity.
This report was released to the public on May 15, 2025.
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Responses
| Responding agency | Status |
|---|---|
| Marin County Board of Supervisors | Responded July 8, 2025 |
| Marin County Sheriff | Responded July 10, 2025 |
| Marin County Probation Office | Invited to respond by August 15, 2025 |
Privacy
Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person, or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Civil Grand Jury.
The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Civil Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those who participate.