Missouri HB1616 establishes an Independent Office of Corrections and Transparency to oversee the Department of Corrections.
Missouri HB1616 creates the Independent Office of Corrections and Transparency to enhance oversight of the Department of Corrections. The office will conduct annual inspections of correctional facilities, investigate complaints, and issue reports on conditions and safety. It will also establish a Corrections Transparency Committee to appoint a transparency advocate. The office will have separate funding and operations from the Department of Corrections. The transparency advocate will coordinate with other state agencies and ensure the office's activities do not disrupt department operations.
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