The Office conducts investigations, reviews, and assessments of administrative acts taken by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Department of Juvenile Services, or in relation to individuals confined by either department. It also is authorized to refer criminal charges if any investigation undertaken by the Office finds illegal activity inside the State’s criminal justice system.
Appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent, the Correctional Ombudsman heads the Office (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-4001 through 9-4006).
The Office is assisted by the Correctional Ombudsman Advisory Board.
To the Office of the Correctional Ombudsman, the Board provides information, and helps identify appropriate matters to investigate. The Board also develops processes by which complaints are submitted, reviewed, investigated, and resolved.
Appointed by the Governor, the Board consists of twelve members (Code State Government Article, sec. 9-4007)
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