Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 13 County Offices and Departments

There is hereby established in the County of Nevada the Office of Assessor.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

There is hereby established in the County of Nevada the Office of Auditor-Controller.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

There is hereby established in the County of Nevada the Office of County Clerk and County Recorder. These offices are combined pursuant to the authority of Cal. Gov't Code § 24300(e).

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

There is hereby established in the County of Nevada the Office of District Attorney.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

There is hereby established in the County of Nevada the Sheriff's Office.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

The County declares its desire to qualify for aid from the State of California under the provisions of Cal. Penal Code §§ 13510—13519.15.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

Pursuant to the provisions of Cal. Penal Code §§ 13510, 13522, 13524 and 13525, the County, while receiving aid from the State pursuant to Chapter 1 of the Penal Code, will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST), now called the Corrections Standards Authority.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

While receiving any State aid pursuant to Article 3, commencing with Cal. Penal Code § 6035, the County of Nevada will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the Corrections Standards Authority.

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

Pursuant to Cal. Penal Code § 13512, the authority and its representatives shall make such inquiries as deemed appropriate by the authority to ascertain that Nevada County's public safety dispatcher personnel and investigators of the District Attorney's office adhere to standards for selection and training established by the CPOST.

(Ord. 1564. (02/28/1989); Ord. 2053. (04/11/2001); Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

On the basis of local employment conditions, the state of the County jail facilities, and other pertinent circumstances considered, the Board of Supervisors finds that the operation of a Work Furlough Program as provided for in Cal. Penal Code § 1208, is feasible. The Sheriff is designated as the officer who shall perform the functions of the work furlough administrator.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

A Work Release Program is hereby authorized for all persons confined in jail pursuant to Cal. Penal Code § 4024.4.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The Nevada County Alternative Sentencing Program is hereby made available for all persons confined in jail as authorized by Cal. Penal Code § 4024.2, as amended.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The Nevada County Probation Department, through its Chief Probation Officer, is designated as the officer who shall perform the functions of the Alternative Sentencing Program Administrator. As such, the department shall prepare standard forms for services and procedures, community service agency agreements, instructions for supervisors, application forms, request forms and other supporting documents.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The guidelines for the Alternative Sentencing Program are as follows:

1. Alternative sentencing may only be imposed as a voluntary condition of probation. The probationer has no right to an alternative sentence. It is a privilege granted by the courts and supervised by the Probation Department. No one will be placed in the Alternative Sentencing Program prior to a screening interview and acceptance by the Probation Department. Alternative Sentencing Program screening and recommendation shall be made to the court prior to sentencing.

2. Agencies providing work for program participants will provide adequate liability insurance. Agencies will be screened by the Probation Department.

3. Probationers assigned to the Alternative Sentencing Program will report in person to the Probation Department within twenty-four (24) hours. They will be assigned a program and given the name of the worksite supervisor and given a time and place to report.

4. Probationers shall not be assigned duties which are inappropriate because of physical limitations.

5. The probationer will report to the worksite supervisor at the assigned time and place. Worksite supervisor will explain all duties clearly to probationer to ensure that the objectives of the program and the expectations of the worksite supervisor are understood. A mutually agreed upon work schedule will be set up at this time, and it shall be reported to the Probation Department.

6. The probationer will provide their own transportation to and from the worksite. The probationer will report for work promptly and dressed appropriately.

7. Worksite supervisors and program participants will keep a record of hours served and will present them to the Probation Department upon completion of assigned hours. They will also be available to the Probation Officer upon request.

8. Worksite supervisors will inform the Probation Department immediately of any problems with participants. This shall include absences, unsatisfactory work, or poor attitude, and may result in referral to the court for appropriate action.

9. No probationer shall be absent from assigned work, except for illness, prior work commitment, or with prior approval of the Probation Officer and worksite supervisor. In cases of illness, the probationer is to notify the worksite supervisor as soon as possible. In cases of illness, the Probation Officer can require that the probationer provide a doctor's release.

10. Persons with a history of assaultive behavior, sex offenders, narcotics addicts, or other conditions which would make them a poor candidate for this program will only be considered if so ordered by the court.

11. No probationer is to report for work in possession or under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, illegal drug, or controlled substance. Violation of this condition will result in the matter being returned to court for possible revocation of probation.

12. Probationer shall be credited for one (1) day of jail time for successful completion of ten (10) hours of community service. No good time or work credit apply to community service in lieu of jail time.

13. Placement in the Alternative Sentencing Program will be in lieu of a suspended jail sentence or fine. The probationer may be removed from the program and ordered to serve the remainder of their jail sentence. Such recommendation for termination will be reviewed at an administrative hearing. The probationer will be provided written notice of this hearing and their right to be present. The supervising probation officer will recommend if the program is to be terminated and the ordered jail sentence or fine begun. The actual reinstatement of any jail sentence can only be ordered by the sentencing court.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

There is hereby established in the County of Nevada the Office of Coroner. This office is combined with the Office of the Nevada County Sheriff under the authority of Cal. Gov't Code § 24300(n).

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

There is hereby established in the County of Nevada the Office of Public Administrator. This office is combined with the Coroner's Office pursuant to the authority granted in Cal. Gov't Code § 24300(k).

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))

There is hereby established in the County of Nevada the Office of Tax Collector. This office is combined with the Office of Treasurer pursuant to the authority of Cal. Gov't Code § 24300(g).

(Ord. 2518. (03/14/2023))