South Carolina § 16-3-1630 - Ombudsman; responsibilities; authority; annual report.
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§ 16-3-1630. Ombudsman; responsibilities; authority; annual report.
Upon receipt of a written complaint that contains specific allegations and is signed by a victim of criminal activity within the state's jurisdiction, the ombudsman shall forward copies of the complaint to the person, program, and agency against whom it makes allegations, and conduct an inquiry into the allegations stated in the complaint.
In carrying out the inquiry, the ombudsman is authorized to request and receive information and documents from the complainant, elements of the criminal and juvenile justice systems, and victim assistance programs that are pertinent to the inquiry. Following each inquiry, the ombudsman shall issue a report verbally or in writing to the complainant and the persons or agencies that are the object of the complaint and recommendations that in the ombudsman's opinion will assist all parties. The persons or agencies that are the subject of the complaint shall respond, within a reasonable time, to the ombudsman regarding actions taken, if any, as a result of the ombudsman's report and recommendations.
The ombudsman shall prepare a public annual report, not identifying individual agencies or individuals, summarizing his activity. The annual report must be submitted directly to the Governor, General Assembly, elements of the criminal and juvenile justice systems, and victim assistance programs.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 433, SECTION 1; 2017 Act No. 96 (S.289), SECTION 7, eff July 1, 2017.
Effect of Amendment
2017 Act No. 96, Pt. II, SECTION 7, reenacted the section with no apparent change.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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