Oct. 5, 2026
Judge allows sheriff oversight commission's subpoena fight to proceed
A Los Angeles judge rejected the county's argument that the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission needs approval from County Counsel and the Board of Supervisors to seek judicial enforcement of subpoenas for use-of-force records.
A Los Angeles judge has rejected the county's attempt to block the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission from seeking enforcement of subpoenas for records involving three use-of-force incidents.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Jerrold Abeles on Wednesday overruled the county's demurrer and denied its motion to strike, rejecting its argument that the commission lacked authority to bring the proceeding without approval from County Counsel and the Board of Supervisors...
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