(1) The Corrections Ombudsman shall investigate, on complaint or on the ombudsman’s own motion, any corrections action that is or is alleged to be:\n(a) Contrary to or inconsistent with law or Department of Corrections practice;\n(b) Based on mistaken facts or irrelevant considerations;\n(c) Inadequately explained when reasons should have been revealed;\n(d) Inefficiently performed; or\n(e) Unreasonable, unfair, or otherwise objectionable, even though in accordance with law.\n(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Corrections Ombudsman may decide not to investigate because:\n(a) The complainant could reasonably be expected to use a different administrative remedy or action;\n(b) The complaint is trivial, frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith; or\n(c) The complaint has been too long delayed to justify present examination. [1977 c.378 §6; 1987 c.320 §217]
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