July 12, l996

July 16, l996

Honorable William L. Gordon, Presiding Judge

Santa Barbara County Superior Court

1100 Anacapa Street, Second Floor

Santa Barbara, California 931121-1107

Board of Supervisors' Response to the 1995-96 Grand Jury Interim Final Report entitled Inmate Death of May 4, 1995

Dear Judge Gordon:

Since a claim has been filed regarding this matter, on advice of County Counsel, the Board of Supervisors acknowledges the Grand Jury's report, but is making no further response to it at this time.

Sincerely,

Jeanne Graffy

Chair, Board of Supervisors

cc: Grand Jury