Oversight commission reports 115 open complaints and raises concern about SHIP program

Apr 16, 2026

Kristen Johnson said the commission now tracks complaints and has about 115 open cases; she flagged frequent complaints about commutations/parole and described the SHIP step‑down program as highly restrictive, producing substantive grievances from people in custody.

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Kristen Johnson told the committees the Oversight Commission has begun reporting complaint types and is working through a large backlog. She said the commission now has "about a 115 open" complaints that investigators are actively pursuing after recent hires expanded staff capacity to investigate older cases.

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