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Maryland Office of the Correctional Ombudsman

Reports

Overview

According to § 9-4006, “On or before December 31 each year, the Office shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, the General Assembly on:

(1) investigations conducted by the Office;

(2) any actions taken by an agency as a result of the conclusions or recommendations of the Office;

(3) any instance where an agency rejects a recommendation or conclusion of the Office; and

(4) information on any death of an individual confined by or under the care of an agency.”

According to § 9-4016, “The Unit shall report in a timely manner to the Executive Director, the Secretary, the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging and Best Practices, and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, the Speaker of the House of Delegates and the President of the Senate:

(1) knowledge of any problem regarding the care, supervision, and treatment of children in facilities;

(2) findings, actions, and recommendations, related to the investigations of disciplinary actions, grievances, incident reports, and alleged cases of child abuse and neglect; and

(3) all other findings and actions related to the monitoring required under this subtitle.

(b)(1) The Unit shall report quarterly to the Executive Director and the Secretary.

(2) A copy of the report shall be provided to the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging and Best Practices and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, the General Assembly.

(3) The report shall include:

(i) all activities of the Unit;

(ii) actions taken by the Department resulting from the findings and recommendations of the Unit, including the Department's response; and

(iii) a summary of any violations of the standards and regulations of the Department that remained unabated for 30 days or more during the reporting period.”

Reports

FY 2026 First Quarter Report  - PDF

FY 2025 3rd and 4th Quarter Report - PDF

OCO 2024 Report - PDF 512.7 KB