Inmates on psychiatric medication, 2002-2025
In 2002, about 9% of people incarcerated across Santa Cruz County’s four jail facilities had a prescription for psychiatric medication. In 2025, roughly half of inmates had a psychiatric prescription.
In 2002, about 9% of people incarcerated across Santa Cruz County’s four jail facilities had a prescription for psychiatric medication. In 2025, roughly half of inmates had a psychiatric prescription.
