Final settlement reached in San Bernardino Jail Class Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FINAL SETTLEMENT REACHED IN SAN BERNARDINO JAIL CLASS ACTION Contacts: Public Affairs Division, Sheriff’s Department Public Affairs Division (909) 387-3700 On December 12, 2018, Judge Virginia A. Phillips approved a settlement agreement between San Bernardino County and plaintiffs confined in the county jails, who are represented by the Prison Law Office (PLO). The settlement addresses medical and mental health care of inmates, restrictive housing practices, staffing levels, ADA compliance, and use of force policies and procedures. Judge…