HB1690

Establishes the Office of Corrections Ombudsman to oversee Mississippi Department of Corrections facilities.

Mississippi HB1690 establishes the Office of Corrections Ombudsman to monitor conditions of confinement and assess compliance with rules and best practices in Mississippi Department of Corrections facilities. The office can investigate complaints from inmates, family members, and others regarding abuse, neglect, conditions of confinement, and other issues affecting inmates' health, safety, and rights. The office can conduct inspections and investigations, access facilities and records, and issue public reports.