Anonymous Complaints

There may be times when someone does not want to provide their name or the name of their loved one when making a complaint with the Office of the Ombuds for Corrections (OBFC). The OBFC can accept anonymous complaints.

Important things to know about complaints made to the OBFC

• Retaliation for making a complaint is illegal, but we recognize that it can still happen. If you feel you or someone has been retaliated against, please let us know right away. 
• It may be difficult to help someone if the complaint is made anonymously because we may not be able to obtain the information necessary to investigate.
• All information provided to the OBFC is voluntary.
• All data collected by the Office of the Ombuds for Corrections related to a complaint is classified as private or confidential.
• The information may be shared with staff of the agency complained against to investigate, make recommendations, and publish reports or to prevent imminent risk of harm to any person.
• The name, location, and OID number (if applicable) of complainants is public data. Read more about OBFC Data Practices.