Coalition demands changes at Sacramento County Jail

Coalition demands changes at Sacramento County Jail

The Jail Action Group says it has received many complaints from inmates about food, medical and health conditions at the jail, claiming inhumane conditions.

"Our ultimate plan is to have the jail removed, all of the correctional facilities removed from the sheriff's hands," said Rev. Ashiya Odeye, of the Jail Action Group.

In a news conference outside the county jail on Tuesday, Odeye said he wanted "a whole separate county correctional division set up" to take over for the sheriff.

Jason Ramos, a spokesman for Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones, told KCRA 3 the sheriff remains committed to transparency and is receptive to appropriate oversight with respect to the jail.

Ramos added, the sheriff is also receptive to meeting with the Jail Action Group and has offered the group a chance to inspect the jail in person.

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