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Office of the Ombuds for Corrections
Promoting the Highest Standards of Justice
Our Role
The Office of the Ombuds for Corrections (OBFC) is a neutral and impartial investigator of complaints regarding Minnesota corrections agency actions and policies.
The office is separate and independent from the Department of Corrections and reports directly to the Governor.
What We Do
Where We Work
The Ombuds for Corrections has jurisdiction for any facility in Minnesota operated or licensed by the Department of Corrections. The OBFC does not have jurisdiction over federal facilities, interstate compacts, probation or parole officers, or court officials.
Minnesota State Prisons
11 state correctional facilities, including 10 adult facilities and 1 juvenile facility, housing more than 8,000 incarcerated individuals.
Local Correctional Facilities
150 jails and local correctional facilities housing more than 5,900 incarcerated juveniles and adults.