Social Services

The following social services are available to inmates: AA, Modoc County Drug and Alcohol, Bible Studies. Inmates who wish to see their own minister may do so by submitting a written request form to the Jail Commander.

Sentence Modifications

All sentenced inmates may apply to the courts for modification of their sentence.

Voting

To be eligible to vote an inmate must be a US citizen, a resident of California, and at least 18years of age on the date of the next election. Further, an inmate must not be involuntarily confined because of having pled guilty by reason of insanity, judicially determined to be incompetent to stand trial, or convicted as a mentally disordered sex offender. An inmate cannot be currently imprisoned or on parole for conviction of a felony.

An inmate must register to vote. Voter registration cards should reflect the inmates' current address. Current address is defined as the address which the inmate regards as permanent, and when away from that address, such as in jail, the address to which the inmate intends to return. If the inmate has no permanent address, he cannot vote. Inmates shall request absentee ballots prior to the time of the election if they wish to vote while incarcerated at the time of election. Voter registration cards and absentee ballots shall be mailed in accordance with current inmate correspondence procedures.

House Arrest

To be considered for this program an inmate can not be convicted of a serious felony as described in 1192.7(c) PC, of a violent felony as described in 667.5 PC, of 273.5 PC (defendants convicted of 273.5 PC may be eligible on a case by case basis). Must be sentenced by the court prior to applying for the HEM program. The inmate must score 24 points or lower on the National Institute of Corrections Risk Assessment Survey Instrument (this is conducted by the HEM program staff after receipt of the application for participation in the program).

Application

With you application, you must include:

• A copy of the most recent telephone bill for the residence in which the defendant will be residing.
• A copy of the most recent Electric bill for the residence in which the defendant will be residing
• A copy of a valid Driver’s License for the defendant – Or, an alternative plan for travel to work
• A copy of the current registration on the defendant’s vehicle - Or, an alternative plan for travel to work
• Proof of insurance for the defendant’s vehicle - Or, an alternative plan for travel to work
• Although employment is not a requirement, if the defendant is employed and will be working, a letter of employment verification and work schedule from the employer is required.
• A copy of the Minute Order from court/probation showing your sentence and turn in date.

Requirements