Jail System Master Plan

In February 2025, in response to recommendations from CGL Companies following a peer review of project documents for an Intake and Health Services Facility (IHSF), the Board of Supervisors directed the County to conduct a comprehensive Jail System Master Plan. In April 2025, the County moved forward with a Request for Qualifications process to conduct this work, selecting Health Management Associates (HMA) as the consultant. 

In September 2025, the County entered into a Second Memorandum of Agreement. The MOA established timelines for completion of the Jail System Master Plan, also referred to as a Correctional Facility Master Plan.

By October 30, 2026, the County was required to provide a written report that details Jail physical plant remediation options, with associated cost estimates, recommended project delivery methods, project timelines, and other relevant matters. The Correctional Facility Master Plan was required to include:

  1. the inspection, assessment, inventory, and analysis of existing County facilities,
  2. a detailed Jail population analysis that includes assessment of the Jail population’s mental health care service, medical care service, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Disability-related needs,
  3. an operations assessment including compliance with the Mays Consent Decree requirements for ADA/Disability accessibility, mental health care services, and health care services to meet the needs of the Jail population, and
  4. space planning and assessment. 

What's Next

  • November 19, 2026 at 5 pm - Community Webinar: Sacramento County will host a public webinar to provide a detailed overview of the completed Master Plan, answer questions, and receive public comment. 
    • Register for the upcoming webinar. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance through the registration form, preferably by November 12, to allow time for staff to review them and consult with the technical team as appropriate.
    • Documents summarizing prior community engagement efforts, and links to prior meeting materials, are included on this page.
  • December 4, 2026 - County Recommendations: In accordance with the Second Memorandum of Agreement, the County will complete detailed written recommendations in response to the Master Plan addressing physical plant deficiencies requiring remediation. The recommendations will incorporate input from the Subject Matter Experts and follow the required meet-and-confer process with Class Counsel.
  • December 15, 2026 - Board of Supervisors: The County is scheduled to present its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, identifying one or more approaches for further study.

Correctional Facility Master Plan Report

Sacramento County's Correctional Facility Master Plan was completed on October 30, 2026. Developed by Health Management Associates (HMA) and DLR Group, the report evaluates existing jail facilities, identifies physical plant and operational needs, and examines potential approaches for addressing those needs. The full Master Plan and supporting documents are available below. 

Certain photographs, floor plans, and facility details have been redacted from the publicly available Master Plan documents to protect the safety and security of County correctional facilities. These redactions are intended to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information that could compromise facility operations, security measures, or the safety of staff, individuals in custody, and the public.

Sacramento County Correctional Facility Master Planning Services Final Report

The Master Plan is organized into individual sections and supporting appendices to make the documents easier to access. Readers seeking an overview of the study, its findings, and the development alternatives may wish to begin with Section 1.0, Introduction / Executive Summary.

Sacramento County Correctional Facility Master Planning Services Final Report - Appendices

Supporting appendices contain additional technical studies, assessments, and background materials used to inform the Master Plan. 

Community Engagement

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