Expanding the duties of the office of the family and children's ombuds to include juvenile rehabilitation facilities operated by the department of children, youth, and families.
Summary
Expands the statutory authority of the Office of the Children and Family's Ombuds (OFCO) to include youth and individuals in the state's care or custody, including at juvenile rehabilitation facilities.
Directs the Department of Children, Youth and Families to provide OFCO physical access to state institutions, including juvenile rehabilitation facilities, serving children, youth, and families as well as granting OFCO unrestricted online access to the juvenile rehabilitation case management system.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5032), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to expanding the duties of the office of the family and children's ombuds to include juvenile rehabilitation facilities operated by the department of children, youth, and families;