Alternative Sentencing
The County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office Alternative Sentencing Unit (ASU) offers a Home Detention Program (HDP) for inmates who are sentenced to twenty (20) days or more up to 364 days in the County Jail, and an Alternative Work Program (AWP) for inmates sentenced to twenty (20) days or less.
You can find more information about the Alternative Sentencing Program on the County Sheriff's Office website.
What is the process?
Application for HDP or AWP
An application for either the Home Detention Program (HDP) or the Alternative Work Program (AWP) is available in English on the County Sheriff's Office website.
Additionally, an application for the HDP or AWP is available in Spanish on the County Sheriff's Office website.
Contact for More Information
For further information, contact the ASU coordinator at (805) 781-4635, available Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You can find more information about the Alternative Sentencing Program on the County Sheriff's Office website.
Who is eligible?
These voluntary programs are open only to minimum security/low risk inmates, as determined by the ASU staff.
The Home Detention Program (HDP) is available for inmates who are sentenced to twenty (20) days or more up to 364 days in the County Jail.
The Alternative Work Program (AWP) is available for inmates sentenced to twenty (20) days or less in the County Jail.
Is there a charge for this service?
| Application | $75.00 |
| Home Detention | $30.00 per day |
| Alternative Work | $14.00 per day |
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
