Michigan Laws 4.361 – Announcing critical conclusion or recommendation; publishing adverse opinions; publishing statement in defense or mitigation of action; notice of action on recommendation
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 4.361
- Complainant: means a prisoner or legislator who files a complaint under section 4. See Michigan Laws 4.351
- Council: means the legislative council established under section 15 of article IV of the state constitution of 1963. See Michigan Laws 4.351
- Department: means the department of corrections. See Michigan Laws 4.351
- Office: means the office of the legislative corrections ombudsman created under this act. See Michigan Laws 4.351
- Ombudsman: means the office of legislative corrections ombudsman. See Michigan Laws 4.351
Before announcing a conclusion or recommendation that expressly or by implication criticizes a person or the department, the ombudsman shall consult with that person or the department. When publishing an opinion adverse to the department, or any person, the ombudsman shall include in that publication a statement of reasonable length made to him or her by the department or person in defense or mitigation of the action if that statement is provided within a reasonable period of time as determined by the council. The ombudsman may request to be notified by the department, within a specified time, of any action taken on any recommendation presented. The ombudsman shall notify the complainant of the actions taken by the office and by the department.