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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for definitions; to create the Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman; to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for an ombudsman; to provide for such person's powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for a Corrections Oversight Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for inspections and reports; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for forms and hotlines for filing of complaints and inquiries; to provide for the investigation of complaints and resolution thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman, an independent oversight body that will monitor conditions of confinement in Georgia's prisons. The office will have the authority to inspect prisons, investigate complaints, and issue reports and recommendations to address issues such as inadequate sanitation, nutrition, medical care, and safety for incarcerated individuals. The bill also establishes a Corrections Oversight Committee to appoint the ombudsman and provide ongoing oversight of the office's work. The office will operate hotlines and web-based forms to allow incarcerated individuals and their family members to file complaints, which the office will review and seek to resolve.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
James Beverly (D)*,
Gregg Kennard (D)*,
Josh McLaurin (D)*,
Rebecca Mitchell (D)*,
Elizabeth Moore (D)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/208222 | 03/04/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62551 | 03/04/2022 |
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