1. (1) The Corrections Ombudsman shall investigate, on complaint or on the ombudsman’s own motion, any corrections action that is or is alleged to be:

   1. (a) Contrary to or inconsistent with law or Department of Corrections practice;
   2. (b) Based on mistaken facts or irrelevant considerations;
   3. (c) Inadequately explained when reasons should have been revealed;
   4. (d) Inefficiently performed; or
   5. (e) Unreasonable, unfair, or otherwise objectionable, even though in accordance with law.

2. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Corrections Ombudsman may decide not to investigate because:

   1. (a) The complainant could reasonably be expected to use a different administrative remedy or action;
   2. (b) The complaint is trivial, frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith; or
   3. (c) The complaint has been too long delayed to justify present examination.

[1977 c.378 §6; 1987 c.320 §217]