Inspector General

California Office of the Inspector General

OIG-CA

63/100

Summary

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The California Inspector General is appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation to a six-year term and oversees the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The office monitors investigations and internal affairs processes.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 63/100 (good)
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length6 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
California Penal Code, Part 1, Title 7, Chapter 9, Article 1 — Inspector General
Citation
Cal. Penal Code §§ 6125-6141
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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