The Role of the CIIC

CIIC serves legislators.

• CIIC provides objective, nonpartisan information to confidential legislator requests. 
• CIIC conducts unannounced inspections of all state correctional facilities for an unvarnished view of current corrections in Ohio. 
• CIIC published over 70 reports in the last biennium and is on track to publish a similar number this biennium, providing necessary information to decision-making legislators.
• CIIC responds promptly to legislative offices that receive prison-related questions from district voters.
• CIIC analyzes thousands of staff and inmate contacts, keeping its finger on the pulse of current issues in Ohio prisons. 

CIIC serves Ohio taxpayers.

• CIIC can reduce inmate litigation, thus reducing the cost to the state. 
• CIIC reports on inefficiencies when identified.
• CIIC conducts inquiries to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and the Department of Youth Services regarding loved ones behind bars.

CIIC serves prison stakeholders.

• CIIC provides expert recommendations for operational improvements.
• CIIC evaluates both the ODRC and ODYS grievance procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
• CIIC continually pushes itself to determine current issues in state corrections and provide insightful research and analysis.