BILL NUMBER:  SB 1157
  VETOED	DATE: 09/27/2016




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 1157 without my signature.

This bill would prohibit the exclusive use of video visitation at
local correctional facilities.

This bill as drafted does not provide adequate flexibility and
creates a strict mandate.

Nevertheless, I am concerned about the recent trend of making jail
facilities unavailable for in-person visits.  This practice could
have an adverse impact on achieving rehabilitative goals and might
affect in a negative way the families and loved ones of those
incarcerated.

I am directing the Board of State and Community Corrections to work
with stakeholders to explore ways to address these issues.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.