DOJ settles with San Luis Obispo County jail over healthcare, force, and mental health issues.

The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with San Luis Obispo County over violations found in the county jail, including inadequate healthcare, excessive force, and unequal access to programs for mentally ill inmates. The settlement requires the jail to improve conditions and appoint an expert to assess compliance, with public reports every six months. Improvements include better mental health care and new policies to prevent suicide. The investigation began in 2018 following the death of an inmate.