Establishes the Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsperson within the Florida Department of Corrections.
The bill creates the Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsperson within the Florida Department of Corrections. The office is tasked with providing information to incarcerated persons, family members, and others about the rights of incarcerated persons. It will monitor conditions of confinement, assess department compliance with rules and best practices, and provide technical assistance to support incarcerated persons in self-advocacy. The office will conduct inspections of department facilities, investigate complaints, and produce annual reports.
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