In September 2022, corrections officer Melanie Martin was arrested for engaging in sexual relationships with inmates at the Modoc County Jail. Fellow staff reported her behavior, leading to an external investigation. Martin was terminated from her position and booked into the Modoc County Jail with bail set at $20,000. Under California law, inmates cannot consent to sex if confined in a detention facility. ([actionnewsnow.com](https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/crime/modoc-county-corrections-officer-arrested-for-having-sexual-relationship-with-inmate/article_7a4a88ae-32e2-11ed-bce3-4bfaa8d7ee22.html?utm_source=openai))
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