HB 1305 -- Corrections Ombudsman

Sponsor:  Troupe

This bill establishes within the Office of the Lieutenant
Governor the Office of Corrections Ombudsman and creates the
Board of Corrections Ombudsman.

The bill contains provisions pertaining to:

(1)  The appointment of the ombudsman and staff;

(2)  The ability of the ombudsman to refer cases to state and
federal prosecutors;

(3)  Investigation, resolution, and mediation of complaints by
inmates and relatives of inmates;

(4)  Monitoring the development and implementation of laws,
rules, and regulations affecting inmates;

(5)  Making recommendations to the General Assembly;

(6)  Conducting and participating in public forums affecting
inmates and the public;

(7)  Having access to correctional facilities, records, and
inmates; and

(8)  Immunity of the ombudsman and his or her staff from civil
liability when acting in good faith.

Violations of certain provisions of the bill are a class D
felony.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:00 am