OK SB2321

Creates the Office of the Integrity in Corrections Ombudsman within the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to investigate complaints made by or on behalf of inmates regarding facilities, public agencies, and health/social service agencies that may adversely affect inmate health, safety, welfare, or rights

Grants the Ombudsman and Office representatives access to prison facilities, inmates, medical and social records (with consent or court approval), administrative records, and licensing/certification records

Authorizes the Ombudsman to designate area or local ombudsman entities and representatives, who must demonstrate capability, be free of conflicts of interest, and be public or nonprofit private entities

Provides legal protections for Ombudsman representatives under the Governmental Tort Claims Act and prohibits retaliation against anyone filing complaints with the Office, with violations punishable as a misdemeanor

Requires the Court of Criminal Appeals to promulgate rules governing the Office's powers, qualifications for representatives, facility visit requirements, conflict of interest procedures, and file disclosure policies with effective date of November 1, 2010