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NE Code § 47-804 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-804 - Site selection criteria.

47-804.  Site selection criteria.(1) The Department of Correctional Services shall develop criteria for selection of a site upon which to construct the correctional facilities. The criteria shall include, but shall not be limited to, the availability of medical services, support services, and transportation services, the availability of potential employees who would be qualified to perform required functions at a state correctional facility, and any benefits of incentives offered by the applicant. The criteria shall be subject to approval by the Director of Correctional Services.(2) The department shall establish a process for requesting proposals to construct a correctional facility built with the funds authorized.(3) Proposals shall be submitted not later than sixty days after receipt of the request for proposals. The department shall identify the proposals meeting the criteria approved pursuant to subsection (1) of this section within sixty days after receipt of the proposals. The department shall identify by appropriate review and analysis the proposals submitted and shall select a maximum of three proposals which conform to the criteria set out in subsection (1) of this section and shall forward the proposals meeting criteria to the director.(4) Any plans developed pursuant to the process for selection of a private prison contractor for construction of a facility authorized under the Private Prison Contracting Act shall become the nonexclusive property of the State of Nebraska as a condition of the award of the final contract for construction of the facility. The State of Nebraska shall not be obligated to obtain any further permission for use of the plans or to make payment to any person or other legal entity for the further use of the plans as may be needed for additional projects for site adaptation for buildings, structures, or both, for use by the department.(5) The department shall be responsible for any changes or updates of such plans for construction of any additional correctional facility constructed using the plans described in subsection (4) of this section.(6) If the department requires architectural, engineering, or other consulting services in addition to those services authorized by this section, the department shall be authorized to enter into a contract with any architect or engineer or for other necessary services, as may be required in order to adapt existing plans for new sites for additional correctional facilities. The costs of any such services shall be paid by the department.Source Laws 2001, LB 85, § 4.
NE Code § 47-805 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-805 - Restriction on inmates.

47-805.  Restriction on inmates.A private prison contractor shall not accept or house federal inmates or inmates from another state.Source Laws 2001, LB 85, § 5.
NE Code § 47-806 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-806 - County or political subdivision; prohibited acts.

47-806.  County or political subdivision; prohibited acts.The Private Prison Contracting Act does not authorize a county or other political subdivision to enter into a contract with a private prison contractor to construct or operate a correctional facility within or on behalf of such county or other political subdivision.Source Laws 2001, LB 85, § 6.
NE Code § 47-807 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-807 - Rules and regulations.

47-807.  Rules and regulations.The Department of Correctional Services shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the Private Prison Contracting Act.Source Laws 2001, LB 85, § 7.
NE Code § 47-901 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-901 - Act, how cited.

47-901.  Act, how cited.Sections 47-901 to 47-920 shall be known and may be cited as the Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System Act.Source  Laws 2015, LB598, § 1;  Laws 2016, LB1094, § 28;  Laws 2017, LB539, § 1.
NE Code § 47-902 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-902 - Legislative intent.

47-902.  Legislative intent.(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to:(a) Establish a full-time program of investigation and performance review to provide increased accountability and oversight of the Nebraska correctional system;(b) Assist in improving operations of the department and the Nebraska correctional system;(c) Provide an independent form of inquiry for concerns regarding the actions of individuals and agencies responsible for the supervision and release of persons in the Nebraska correctional system. A lack of responsibility and accountability between individuals and private agencies in the current system make it difficult to monitor and oversee the Nebraska correctional system; and(d) Provide a process for investigation and review in order to improve policies and procedures of the correctional system.(2) It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting the Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System Act to interfere with the duties of the Legislative Auditor or the Legislative Fiscal Analyst or to interfere with the statutorily defined investigative responsibilities or prerogatives of any officer, agency, board, bureau, commission, association, society, or institution of the executive branch of state government, except that the act does not preclude an inquiry on the sole basis that another agency has the same responsibility. The act shall not be construed to interfere with or supplant the responsibilities or prerogatives of the Governor to investigate, monitor, and report on the activities of the agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, associations, societies, and institutions of the executive branch under his or her administrative direction.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 2.
NE Code § 47-903 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-903 - Terms, defined.

47-903.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System Act, the following definitions apply:(1) Administrator means a person charged with administration of a program, an office, or a division of the department or administration of a private agency;(2) Department means the Department of Correctional Services;(3) Director means the Director of Correctional Services;(4) Division of Parole Supervision means the division created pursuant to section 83-1,100;(5) Inspector General means the Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System appointed under section 47-904;(6) Malfeasance means a wrongful act that the actor has no legal right to do or any wrongful conduct that affects, interrupts, or interferes with performance of an official duty;(7) Management means supervision of subordinate employees;(8) Misfeasance means the improper performance of some act that a person may lawfully do;(9) Obstruction means hindering an investigation, preventing an investigation from progressing, stopping or delaying the progress of an investigation, or making the progress of an investigation difficult or slow;(10) Office means the office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System and includes the Inspector General and other employees of the office;(11) Private agency means an entity that contracts with the department or contracts to provide services to another entity that contracts with the department; and(12) Record means any recording in written, audio, electronic transmission, or computer storage form, including, but not limited to, a draft, memorandum, note, report, computer printout, notation, or message, and includes, but is not limited to, medical records, mental health records, case files, clinical records, financial records, and administrative records.Source  Laws 2015, LB598, § 3;  Laws 2016, LB1094, § 29;  Laws 2018, LB841, § 10.
NE Code § 47-904 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-904 - Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System; created; Inspector General; appointment; term; qualifications; employees; removal.

47-904.  Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System; created; Inspector General; appointment; term; qualifications; employees; removal.(1) The office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System is created within the office of Public Counsel for the purpose of conducting investigations, audits, inspections, and other reviews of the Nebraska correctional system. The Inspector General shall be appointed by the Public Counsel with approval from the chairperson of the Executive Board of the Legislative Council and the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee of the Legislature.(2) The Inspector General shall be appointed for a term of five years and may be reappointed. The Inspector General shall be selected without regard to political affiliation and on the basis of integrity, capability for strong leadership, and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management, public administration, investigation, or criminal justice administration or other closely related fields. No former or current executive or manager of the department shall be appointed Inspector General within five years after such former or current executive's or manager's period of service with the department. Not later than two years after the date of appointment, the Inspector General shall obtain certification as a Certified Inspector General by the Association of Inspectors General, its successor, or another nationally recognized organization that provides and sponsors educational programs and establishes professional qualifications, certifications, and licensing for inspectors general. During his or her employment, the Inspector General shall not be actively involved in partisan affairs.(3) The Inspector General shall employ such investigators and support staff as he or she deems necessary to carry out the duties of the office within the amount available by appropriation through the office of Public Counsel for the office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System. The Inspector General shall be subject to the control and supervision of the Public Counsel, except that removal of the Inspector General shall require approval of the chairperson of the Executive Board of the Legislative Council and the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee of the Legislature.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 4.
NE Code § 47-906 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-906 - Office; access to information and personnel; investigation.

47-906.  Office; access to information and personnel; investigation.(1) The office shall have access to all information and personnel necessary to perform the duties of the office.(2) A full investigation conducted by the office shall consist of retrieval of relevant records through subpoena, request, or voluntary production, review of all relevant records, and interviews of all relevant persons.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 6.
NE Code § 47-907 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-907 - Complaints to office; form; full investigation; when; notice.

47-907.  Complaints to office; form; full investigation; when; notice.(1) Complaints to the office may be made in writing. A complaint shall be evaluated to determine if it alleges possible misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violation of a statute or of rules and regulations of the department by an employee of or a person under contract with the department or a private agency. All complaints shall be evaluated to determine whether a full investigation is warranted.(2) The office shall not conduct a full investigation of a complaint unless:(a) The complaint alleges misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violation of a statute or of rules and regulations of the department;(b) The complaint is against a person within the jurisdiction of the office; and(c) The allegations can be independently verified through investigation.(3) The Inspector General shall determine within fourteen days after receipt of a complaint whether the office will conduct a full investigation.(4) When a full investigation is opened on a private agency that contracts with the department, the Inspector General shall give notice of such investigation to the department.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 7.
NE Code § 47-908 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-908 - Cooperation with office; when required.

47-908.  Cooperation with office; when required.All employees of the department, all employees of the Division of Parole Supervision, and all owners, operators, managers, supervisors, and employees of private agencies shall cooperate with the office. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to, the following:(1) Provision of full access to and production of records and information. Providing access to and producing records and information for the office is not a violation of confidentiality provisions under any statute, rule, or regulation if done in good faith for purposes of an investigation under the Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System Act;(2) Fair and honest disclosure of records and information reasonably requested by the office in the course of an investigation under the act;(3) Encouraging employees to fully comply with reasonable requests of the office in the course of an investigation under the act;(4) Prohibition of retaliation by owners, operators, or managers against employees for providing records or information or filing or otherwise making a complaint to the office;(5) Not requiring employees to gain supervisory approval prior to filing a complaint with or providing records or information to the office;(6) Provision of complete and truthful answers to questions posed by the office in the course of an investigation; and(7) Not willfully interfering with or obstructing the investigation.Source  Laws 2015, LB598, § 8;  Laws 2016, LB1094, § 30;  Laws 2018, LB841, § 11.
NE Code § 47-909 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-909 - Failure to cooperate; effect.

47-909.  Failure to cooperate; effect.Failure to cooperate with an investigation by the office may result in discipline or other sanctions.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 9.
NE Code § 47-910 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-910 - Inspector General; powers; rights of person required to provide information.

47-910.  Inspector General; powers; rights of person required to provide information.The Inspector General may issue a subpoena, enforceable by action in an appropriate court, to compel any person to appear, give sworn testimony, or produce documentary or other evidence deemed relevant to a matter under his or her inquiry. A person thus required to provide information shall be paid the same fees and travel allowances and shall be accorded the same privileges and immunities as are extended to witnesses in the district courts of this state and shall also be entitled to have counsel present while being questioned.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 10.
NE Code § 47-912 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-912 - Reports of investigations; distribution; redact confidential information; powers of office.

47-912.  Reports of investigations; distribution; redact confidential information; powers of office.(1) Reports of investigations conducted by the office shall not be distributed beyond the entity that is the subject of the report without the consent of the Inspector General.(2) The office shall redact confidential information before distributing a report of an investigation. The office may disclose confidential information to the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee of the Legislature when such disclosure is, in the judgment of the Public Counsel, desirable to keep the chairperson informed of important events, issues, and developments in the Nebraska correctional system.(3)(a) A summarized final report based on an investigation may be publicly released in order to bring awareness to systemic issues.(b) Such report shall be released only:(i) After a disclosure is made to the chairperson pursuant to subsection (2) of this section; and(ii) If a determination is made by the Inspector General with the chairperson that doing so would be in the best interest of the public.(c) If there is disagreement about whether releasing the report would be in the best interest of the public, the chairperson of the Executive Board of the Legislative Council may be asked to make the final decision.(4) Records and documents, regardless of physical form, that are obtained or produced by the office in the course of an investigation are not public records for purposes of sections 84-712 to 84-712.09. Reports of investigations conducted by the office are not public records for purposes of sections 84-712 to 84-712.09.(5) The office may withhold the identity of sources of information to protect from retaliation any person who files a complaint or provides information in good faith pursuant to the Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System Act.Source  Laws 2015, LB598, § 12;  Laws 2017, LB539, § 3.
NE Code § 47-913 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-913 - Department; provide direct computer access.

47-913.  Department; provide direct computer access.The department shall provide the Public Counsel and the Inspector General with direct computer access to all computerized records, reports, and documents maintained by the department in connection with administration of the Nebraska correctional system, except that the Public Counsel's and Inspector General's access to an inmate's medical or mental health records shall be subject to the inmate's consent.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 13.
NE Code § 47-914 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-914 - Inspector General's report of investigation; contents; distribution.

47-914.  Inspector General's report of investigation; contents; distribution.(1) The Inspector General's report of an investigation shall be in writing to the Public Counsel and shall contain recommendations. The report may recommend systemic reform or case-specific action, including a recommendation for discharge or discipline of employees or for sanctions against a private agency. All recommendations to pursue discipline shall be in writing and signed by the Inspector General. A report of an investigation shall be presented to the director within fifteen days after the report is presented to the Public Counsel.(2) Any person receiving a report under this section shall not further distribute the report or any confidential information contained in the report. The report shall not be distributed beyond the parties except through the appropriate court procedures to the judge.(3) A report that identifies misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, violation of statute, or violation of rules and regulations by an employee of the department or a private agency that is relevant to providing appropriate supervision of an employee may be shared with the employer of such employee. The employer may not further distribute the report or any confidential information contained in the report.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 14.
NE Code § 47-915 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-915 - Report; director; accept, reject, or request modification; when final; written response; corrected report; appended material.

47-915.  Report; director; accept, reject, or request modification; when final; written response; corrected report; appended material.(1) Within fifteen days after a report is presented to the director under section 47-914, he or she shall determine whether to accept, reject, or request in writing modification of the recommendations contained in the report. The Inspector General, with input from the Public Counsel, may consider the director's request for modifications but is not obligated to accept such request. Such report shall become final upon the decision of the director to accept or reject the recommendations in the report or, if the director requests modifications, within fifteen days after such request or after the Inspector General incorporates such modifications, whichever occurs earlier.(2) Within fifteen days after the report is presented to the director, the report shall be presented to the private agency or other provider of correctional services that is the subject of the report and to persons involved in the implementation of the recommendations in the report. Within forty-five days after receipt of the report, the private agency or other provider may submit a written response to the office to correct any factual errors in the report. The Inspector General, with input from the Public Counsel, shall consider all materials submitted under this subsection to determine whether a corrected report shall be issued. If the Inspector General determines that a corrected report is necessary, the corrected report shall be issued within fifteen days after receipt of the written response.(3) If the Inspector General does not issue a corrected report pursuant to subsection (2) of this section or if the corrected report does not address all issues raised in the written response, the private agency or other provider may request that its written response, or portions of the response, be appended to the report or corrected report.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 15.
NE Code § 47-916 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-916 - Report or work product; no court review.

47-916.  Report or work product; no court review.No report or other work product of an investigation by the Inspector General shall be reviewable in any court. Neither the Inspector General nor any member of his or her staff shall be required to testify or produce evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding concerning matters within his or her official cognizance except in a proceeding brought to enforce the Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System Act.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 16.
NE Code § 47-917 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 47 - Jails and Correctional Facilities|47-917 - Inspector General; investigation of complaints; priority and selection.

47-917.  Inspector General; investigation of complaints; priority and selection.The Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System Act does not require the Inspector General to investigate all complaints. The Inspector General, with input from the Public Counsel, shall prioritize and select investigations and inquiries that further the intent of the act and assist in legislative oversight of the Nebraska correctional system. If the Inspector General determines that he or she will not investigate a complaint, the Inspector General may recommend to the parties alternative means of resolution of the issues in the complaint.Source Laws 2015, LB598, § 17.