Correctional Healthcare Partners Begins Providing Healthcare Services to the Incarcerated Population at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP)

assumed responsibility at midnight on Thursday, January 1, 2026, as the new correctional healthcare provider for Monterey

County Jail. CHP brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate,

comprehensive healthcare services to those in Monterey County Sheriff's Office custody.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest gratitude to California Forensic Medical Group

(CFMG) for more than 40 years of dedicated service providing healthcare to the incarcerated population of the

Monterey County Jail. CFMG’s commitment to quality care and professionalism has been an integral part of

our correctional system for decades.

Sheriff Tina Nieto highlighted, "We sincerely thank California Forensic Medical Group for their 4 decades

of exceptional service to Monterey County. Their dedication to the health and well-being of our incarcerated

population has set a high standard of care. We are excited to welcome Correctional Healthcare Partners and

look forward to working together to continue providing quality healthcare services that meet the needs of our

community."

Chief Deputy Tim Lanquist added, "Providing quality healthcare to those in our custody is a critical

responsibility, and we appreciate the outstanding service CFMG has provided for so many years. As we

welcome Correctional Healthcare Partners, we remain committed to ensuring that every individual in our care

receives professional and compassionate medical services."

As the MCSO begins a new year, CHP brings extensive experience in correctional healthcare, with a focus on

integrated medical and mental health services, continuity of care, and close collaboration with facility

leadership. CHP’s clinical teams are onsite, supporting safe, consistent, and responsive healthcare delivery

within the Monterey County Jail facility.

For More Information about Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP), Please visit their webpage at

www.chphealth.com

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