SB 5465 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

Creates the office of the corrections ombuds to: (1) Work for improved conditions and programs; and

(2) Support fair treatment of inmates in the state.

Requires the governor to: (1) Convene an ombuds advisory council with several purposes in support of the ombuds function; and

(2) Designate, by a competitive bidding process, the nonprofit organization that will contract to operate the office of the corrections ombuds.