Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Kenneth Binder, Sheriff
Subject: Agreement between the County of San Mateo Sheriff’s Office and the Service League of San Mateo County for programs and services offered to incarcerated adults
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Service League of San Mateo County to provide programs and services to the incarcerated population, for the term of October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $535,236.
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BACKGROUND:
Since 1989, the Service League of San Mateo County has been committed to providing direct services to the justice-involved population in San Mateo County through library, chaplaincy, and jail support services.
Library services include the law and recreational library services at both San Mateo County jail facilities. The law librarian supports incarcerated individuals eligible to represent themselves in court. The librarian provides books, hard copies of case law, Senate and Assembly bills, and other legal documents. The law librarian distributes pre-addressed legal mailing envelopes to eligible individuals. Working with the Sheriff’s Office and SMC Libraries, the Service League supports the recreation library needs of the incarcerated population by fulfilling individual requests for books and providing open-cart library services to housing units.
The chaplaincy coordinator supports incarcerated individuals' religious and spiritual needs by recruiting religious providers and coordinating group services and one-on-one meetings. The coordinator establishes and maintains relationships with various denominations throughout the County and the Bay Area, ensuring that the diverse needs of different faiths within the correctional facilities are met. This coordinator manages the schedule for religious services and keeps track of faith-based holidays and observances. The co...
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