Section 2641 Of Article 3. Sexual Abuse In Detention From California Penal Code >> Title 1. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.
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. (a) The Office of the Sexual Abuse in Detention Elimination
Ombudsperson is hereby created in state government to ensure the
impartial resolution of inmate and ward sexual abuse complaints. The
office shall be based within the Office of the Inspector General. The
duties of this office may be contracted to outside nongovernmental
experts.
(b) The ombudsperson shall have the authority to inspect all of
the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions and to
interview all inmates and wards.
(c) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall allow
all inmates and wards to write confidential letters regarding sexual
abuse to the ombudsperson.
(d) Information about how to confidentially contact the
ombudsperson shall be clearly posted in all of the Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions.
(e) The Office of the Inspector General shall investigate reports
of the mishandling of incidents of sexual abuse, while maintaining
the confidentiality of the victims of sexual abuse, if requested by
the victim.