Colorado Department of Corrections Office of the Inspector General
CDOC OIG
Summary
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The CDOC Inspector General is appointed by the DOC executive director under C.R.S. §17-1-103.8 and reports directly to the executive director. The office investigates crimes, administrative violations, waste, mismanagement, and corruption by department staff, and conducts pre-employment integrity screenings. Investigators carry peace officer authority. The IG submits annual reports to legislative judiciary committees on fugitive apprehension activity.
The office lacks subpoena power and civilian membership; its independence from the agency it oversees is structurally limited by its direct executive director reporting line.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Department of Corrections — Inspector General
- Citation
- C.R.S. §17-1-103.8
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Colorado Department of Corrections facilities, staff, contractors, and offender population