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Committee hears bill to expand ombuds authority to juvenile rehabilitation facilities
Summary
Senate Bill 5032 would add juvenile rehabilitation facilities and DCYF juvenile rehabilitation services to the Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds’ oversight, granting facility access and case‑management records and prompting an OFCO request for two additional FTEs
Senate Bill 50-32 would explicitly expand the authority and duties of the Washington State Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds (OFCO) to include youth and young adults receiving services in juvenile rehabilitation facilities operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The bill would clarify OFCO's authority to investigate complaints, monitor DCYF procedures related to juvenile rehabilitation, review facilities, meet with residents, and access the juvenile…
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