Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 2553 — independent corrections ombudsman office

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This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The recent amendments to HB 2553 include the addition of provisions that emphasize the importance of access to educational and rehabilitative programs for inmates, as well as ensuring that they can engage in the department’s grievance process fairly and effectively. This change matters because it aims to improve the support and resources available to incarcerated individuals, ultimately contributing to their rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. By highlighting the need for timely and unbiased resolution of grievances, the amendments also promote accountability within correctional facilities.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature Government First Regular Session H.B.
independent corrections ombudsman office State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HB 2553 Introduced by Representative Blackman AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 41, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20;
2553 PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-3035.02;
2553 (Reference to printed bill) Amendment instruction key:
APPROPRIATING MONIES;
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RELATING TO PRISONERS.
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(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HB 2553 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
CHAPTER 20 OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONS OMBUDSMAN ARTICLE 1.
CHAPTER 20 OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONS [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] ARTICLE 1.
(l) ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMMING, DRUG AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND INMATE JOBS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
House Amendments to H.B.
2553 (l) ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMMING, DRUG AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND INMATE JOBS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
"OFFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONS OMBUDSMAN.
"OFFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONS [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION].
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Office of the independent corrections ombudsman;
Office of the independent corrections oversight commission;
THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONS OMBUDSMAN IS ESTABLISHED AND CONSISTS OF THE INSPECTIONS SECTION AND THE COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATION SECTION.
THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONS [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] IS ESTABLISHED AND CONSISTS OF THE INSPECTIONS SECTION AND THE COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATION SECTION.
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2553 4.
- 2 - HB 2553 (d) THE NUMBER OF FACILITY LOCKDOWNS THAT LAST LONGER THAN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.
(d) THE NUMBER OF FACILITY LOCKDOWNS THAT LAST LONGER THAN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.
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-3- House Amendments to H.B.
2553 9.
THE OMBUDSMAN SHALL DIRECT THE OFFICE.
THE [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] SHALL DIRECT THE OFFICE.
THE OMBUDSMAN SERVES A TERM OF SIX YEARS, DURING WHICH TERM THE OMBUDSMAN MAY BE REMOVED EITHER BY THE GOVERNOR OR BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CORRECTIONAL OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
[MEMBERS OF] THE [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] [SERVES] [SERVE] A TERM OF SIX YEARS, DURING WHICH TERM THE [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] MAY BE REMOVED EITHER BY THE GOVERNOR OR BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CORRECTIONAL [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
THE OMBUDSMAN MAY BE REMOVED ONLY FOR GOOD CAUSE.
THE [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] MAY BE REMOVED ONLY FOR GOOD CAUSE.
THE OMBUDSMAN MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
[MEMBER'S OF] THE [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
A PARTIAL TERM IS CONSIDERED A FULL TERM WHEN COUNTING THE NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE TERMS THAT THE OMBUDSMAN MAY SERVE.
A PARTIAL TERM IS CONSIDERED A FULL TERM WHEN COUNTING THE NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE TERMS THAT [THE OMBUDSMAN] [A MEMBER] MAY SERVE.
THE OMBUDSMAN MAY NOT BE A CURRENT OR FORMER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OR CONTRACTOR, AND THE OMBUDSMAN'S SPOUSE OR DOMESTIC PARTNER, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, CHILDREN OR SIBLINGS MAY NOT BE CURRENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS.
[THE OMBUDSMAN] [A MEMBER OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] MAY NOT BE A CURRENT OR FORMER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OR CONTRACTOR, AND THE [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION'S] SPOUSE OR DOMESTIC PARTNER, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, CHILDREN OR SIBLINGS MAY NOT BE CURRENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS.
THE OMBUDSMAN WHO IS SELECTED SHALL BE A PERSON OF RECOGNIZED JUDGMENT, INDEPENDENCE, - 3 - HB 2553 OBJECTIVITY AND INTEGRITY AND BE QUALIFIED BY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE IN CORRECTIONS LAW AND POLICY.
THE [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] WHO IS SELECTED SHALL BE A PERSON OF RECOGNIZED JUDGMENT, INDEPENDENCE, OBJECTIVITY AND INTEGRITY AND BE QUALIFIED BY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE IN CORRECTIONS LAW AND POLICY.
THE OMBUDSMAN MAY:
[THE OMBUDSMAN] [MEMBERS OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] MAY:
SUBJECT TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 41-2353, SUBSECTION N AND SECTION 41-2354, SUBSECTION B, THE OMBUDSMAN SHALL:
SUBJECT TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 41-2353, SUBSECTION N AND SECTION 41-2354, SUBSECTION B, THE [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] SHALL:
ATTEND EACH HEARING CONDUCTED BY THE CORRECTIONAL OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE ANY TESTIMONY, DOCUMENTS, DATA OR INFORMATION REQUESTED BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
ATTEND EACH HEARING CONDUCTED BY THE CORRECTIONAL [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE ANY TESTIMONY, DOCUMENTS, DATA OR INFORMATION REQUESTED BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
(a) THE MEMBERS OF THE CORRECTIONAL OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE.
(a) THE MEMBERS OF THE CORRECTIONAL [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] COMMITTEE.
(b) THE GOVERNOR.
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2553 (b) THE GOVERNOR.
Correctional ombudsman committee;
Correctional oversight commission committee;
ombudsman appointment;
oversight commission appointment;
THE CORRECTIONAL OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:
THE CORRECTIONAL [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] COMMITTEE IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:
- 4 - HB 2553 (b) ONE MEMBER WHO REPRESENTS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INMATE TRAINING OR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
(b) ONE MEMBER WHO REPRESENTS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INMATE TRAINING OR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
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2553 3.
MEMBERS WHO ARE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3, SUBDIVISION ( i) OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
MEMBERS WHO ARE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3, SUBDIVISION (i) OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
MEMBERS WHO ARE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3, SUBDIVISIONS (c) AND (d) OF THIS SECTION MUST HAVE COMPLETED A TERM OF AT LEAST THREE YEARS OF INCARCERATION IN ONE OR MORE FACILITIES AND RECEIVED - 5 - HB 2553 AN ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE FIVE YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE MEMBER'S APPOINTMENT.
MEMBERS WHO ARE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3, SUBDIVISIONS (c) AND (d) OF THIS SECTION MUST HAVE COMPLETED A TERM OF AT LEAST THREE YEARS OF INCARCERATION IN ONE OR MORE FACILITIES AND RECEIVED AN ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE FIVE YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE MEMBER'S APPOINTMENT.
THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET QUARTERLY, WHEN THE OMBUDSMAN POSITION IS VACANT, AS THE COCHAIRPERSONS DEEM NECESSARY, ON THE REQUEST OF THE OMBUDSMAN TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 41-2352, SUBSECTION E AND ON THE CALL OF THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS.
THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET QUARTERLY, WHEN THE [OMBUDSMAN] [CHAIRPERSON] POSITION [OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] IS VACANT, AS THE COCHAIRPERSONS DEEM NECESSARY, ON THE REQUEST OF THE [OMBUDSMAN] [CHAIRPERSON OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 41-2352, SUBSECTION E AND ON THE CALL OF THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS.
EXCEPT WHEN VOTING TO APPOINT THE OMBUDSMAN PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION J OF THIS SECTION, THE PRESENCE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE CONSTITUTES A QUORUM AND A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT IS NECESSARY FOR THE COMMITTEE TO TAKE ACTION ON A MATTER.
EXCEPT WHEN VOTING TO APPOINT THE [OMBUDSMAN] [CHAIRPERSON OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION J OF THIS SECTION, THE PRESENCE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE CONSTITUTES A QUORUM AND A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT IS NECESSARY FOR THE COMMITTEE TO TAKE ACTION ON A MATTER.
THE COMMITTEE SHALL ANNOUNCE THE OMBUDSMAN NOMINEE PUBLICLY AND SHALL VOTE TO APPOINT THE NOMINEE AFTER HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING, DURING WHICH THE COMMITTEE SHALL HEAR AND CONSIDER ORAL OR WRITTEN TESTIMONY FROM THE OMBUDSMAN NOMINEE, ANY WITNESSES THE OMBUDSMAN NOMINEE PRESENTS ON THE NOMINEE'S BEHALF AND ANY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
THE COMMITTEE SHALL ANNOUNCE THE [OMBUDSMAN] [CHAIRPERSON'S] NOMINEE [FOR THE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] PUBLICLY AND SHALL VOTE TO APPOINT THE NOMINEE AFTER HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING, DURING WHICH THE COMMITTEE SHALL HEAR AND CONSIDER ORAL OR WRITTEN TESTIMONY FROM THE [OMBUDSMAN] [CHAIRPERSON'S] NOMINEE, ANY WITNESSES THE [OMBUDSMAN] [CHAIRPERSON'S] NOMINEE PRESENTS ON THE NOMINEE'S BEHALF AND ANY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
TO BE APPOINTED, THE OMBUDSMAN MUST RECEIVE A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE QUORUM OF THE AUTHORIZED VOTING MEMBERS WHO ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.
TO BE APPOINTED, THE [OMBUDSMAN] [CHAIRPERSON] MUST RECEIVE A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE QUORUM OF THE AUTHORIZED VOTING MEMBERS WHO ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.
TO VOTE FOR THE OMBUDSMAN, A QUORUM MUST BE PRESENT AND CONSIST OF AT LEAST ALL THE MEMBERS WHO ARE SELECTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPHS 1 AND 2 OF THIS SECTION AND FIVE OF THE MEMBERS WHO ARE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3 OF THIS SECTION.
TO VOTE FOR THE [OMBUDSMAN] [CHAIRPERSON], A QUORUM MUST BE PRESENT AND CONSIST OF AT LEAST ALL THE MEMBERS WHO ARE SELECTED PURSUANT -6- House Amendments to H.B.
2553 TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPHS 1 AND 2 OF THIS SECTION AND FIVE OF THE MEMBERS WHO ARE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3 OF THIS SECTION.
A NONVOTING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE IS EXCLUDED FROM INVESTIGATIONS, INTERVIEWS, RECEIPT OF TESTIMONY AND REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS ON THE REQUEST OF AN INMATE, AN INMATE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR REPRESENTATIVE - 6 - HB 2553 OR A DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE WHEN THAT PERSON BELIEVES THE PERSON MAY BE SUBJECT TO REPRISAL OR RETALIATION FOR PROVIDING TESTIMONY OR OTHER INFORMATION TO THE COMMITTEE.
A NONVOTING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE IS EXCLUDED FROM INVESTIGATIONS, INTERVIEWS, RECEIPT OF TESTIMONY AND REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS ON THE REQUEST OF AN INMATE, AN INMATE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR REPRESENTATIVE OR A DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE WHEN THAT PERSON BELIEVES THE PERSON MAY BE SUBJECT TO REPRISAL OR RETALIATION FOR PROVIDING TESTIMONY OR OTHER INFORMATION TO THE COMMITTEE.
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2553 1.
ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND COMMUNICATE PRIVATELY AND CONFIDENTIALLY WITH - 7 - HB 2553 INDIVIDUALS DURING AN INSPECTION OR NORMAL WORKING HOURS, WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, BOTH FORMALLY AND INFORMALLY, BY TELEPHONE, MAIL AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION AND IN PERSON.
ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND COMMUNICATE PRIVATELY AND CONFIDENTIALLY WITH INDIVIDUALS DURING AN INSPECTION OR NORMAL WORKING HOURS, WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, BOTH FORMALLY AND INFORMALLY, BY TELEPHONE, MAIL AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION AND IN PERSON.
A SUBPOENA THAT IS ISSUED BY THE OFFICE MUST BE SERVED AND, ON APPLICATION TO THE COURT, MAY BE ENFORCED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR THE SERVICE AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENAS IN A CIVIL ACTION.
A SUBPOENA THAT IS ISSUED BY THE OFFICE MUST BE SERVED AND, ON APPLICATION TO THE COURT, MAY BE ENFORCED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR THE -8- House Amendments to H.B.
2553 SERVICE AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENAS IN A CIVIL ACTION.
report - 8 - HB 2553 A.
report A.
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2553 12.
AFTER COMPLETING AN INSPECTION, THE OFFICE SHALL PREPARE AND PUBLISH A REPORT, MAKE THE REPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INTERNET AND SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CORRECTIONAL OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
AFTER COMPLETING AN INSPECTION, THE OFFICE SHALL PREPARE AND PUBLISH A REPORT, MAKE THE REPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INTERNET AND SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CORRECTIONAL [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] COMMITTEE AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
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THE OFFICE SHALL ASSIGN TIER TWO TO FACILITIES THAT MAY HAVE VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS, SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT OR SUBSTANDARD PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.
THE OFFICE SHALL ASSIGN TIER TWO TO -10- House Amendments to H.B.
2553 FACILITIES THAT MAY HAVE VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS, SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT OR SUBSTANDARD PROGRAMMING OPTIONS.
- 10 - HB 2553 41-2357.
41-2357.
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2553 E.
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IF THE OFFICE BELIEVES, BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION, THAT THERE HAS BEEN OR CONTINUES TO BE A SIGNIFICANT INMATE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE OR REHABILITATION ISSUE, THE OFFICE SHALL REPORT THE FINDING TO THE GOVERNOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CORRECTIONAL OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT AND SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
IF THE OFFICE BELIEVES, BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION, THAT THERE HAS BEEN OR CONTINUES TO BE A SIGNIFICANT INMATE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE OR REHABILITATION ISSUE, THE OFFICE SHALL REPORT THE FINDING TO THE GOVERNOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CORRECTIONAL [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] COMMITTEE AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT AND SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
THE OFFICE MAY REQUEST TO BE NOTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT, WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME, OF ANY ACTION TAKEN ON ANY RECOMMENDATION PRESENTED.
THE OFFICE MAY REQUEST TO BE -12- House Amendments to H.B.
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2553 NOTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT, WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME, OF ANY ACTION TAKEN ON ANY RECOMMENDATION PRESENTED.
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ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR, THE OFFICE SHALL PREPARE AND PUBLISH AN ANNUAL REPORT, MAKE THE REPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INTERNET AND DELIVER THE REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CORRECTIONAL OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT AND SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR, THE OFFICE SHALL PREPARE AND PUBLISH AN ANNUAL REPORT, MAKE THE REPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INTERNET AND DELIVER THE REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CORRECTIONAL [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] COMMITTEE AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT AND SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
- 13 - HB 2553 (c) IMPROVING INMATE HEALTH, SAFETY, CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT, MEDICAL CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
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2553 (c) IMPROVING INMATE HEALTH, SAFETY, CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT, MEDICAL CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AND - 14 - HB 2553 CONTRACTORS SHALL TREAT PAPER COPIES OF THE INMATE FORM AS CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED IN THE SAME MANNER AS LEGAL CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATION.
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS SHALL TREAT PAPER COPIES OF THE INMATE FORM AS CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED IN THE SAME MANNER AS LEGAL CORRESPONDENCE OR -14- House Amendments to H.B.
2553 COMMUNICATION.
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2553 J.
Office of the independent corrections ombudsman;
Office of the independent corrections oversight commission;
THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONS OMBUDSMAN TERMINATES ON JULY 1, 2035.
THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONS [OMBUDSMAN] [OVERSIGHT COMMISSION] TERMINATES ON JULY 1, 2035.
Initial terms of the members of the correctional ombudsman committee A.
Initial terms of the members of the correctional oversight commission committee A.
Purpose Pursuant to section 41-2955, subsection E, Arizona Revised Statutes, the legislature establishes the office of the independent corrections ombudsman to conduct inspections, investigate complaints and recommend improvements regarding the state department of corrections.
Purpose Pursuant to section 41-2955, subsection E, Arizona Revised Statutes, the legislature establishes the office of the independent corrections [ombudsman] [oversight commission] to conduct inspections, investigate complaints and recommend improvements regarding the state department of corrections.
office of the independent corrections ombudsman;
office of the independent corrections oversight commission;
correctional ombudsman committee;
correctional oversight commission committee;
The sum of one-tenth of one percent of the total annual monies appropriated to the state department of corrections is appropriated in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the office of the independent corrections ombudsman established by section 41-2352, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, for expenses relating to the office and the correctional ombudsman committee established by section 41-2353, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act.
The sum of one-tenth of one percent of the total annual monies appropriated to the state department of corrections is appropriated in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the office of the independent corrections [ombudsman] [oversight commission] established by section 41-2352, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, for expenses relating to the office and the correctional [ombudsman] [oversight commission] committee established by section 41-2353, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act.
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HB 2553 is sponsored by Walt Blackman (Republican).
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