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California Court Upholds IOLERO Subpoena Power | San Jose News
California’s top court has sided with IOLERO, the county’s civilian watchdog, clearing the way for it to enforce subpoenas in whistleblower investigations — a major win for transparency after years of legal battles. The ruling ends a costly $500K dispute between IOLERO and the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, which had resisted subpoenas in cases involving at least four deputies. Backed by voter-approved Measure P, IOLERO’s expanded powers now stand unchallenged, setting a statewide precedent for civilian oversight of law enforcement. Sheriff Engram vows full cooperation, while IOLERO’s new…
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