Assembly Bill 1222 establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Corrections within the Department of Administration, which will be directed by an ombudsperson appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. This office will handle complaints from prisoners, staff, contractors, family members, and community members regarding state adult and juvenile correctional facilities and community corrections services. The bill mandates the creation of a complaint form and self-sealing envelopes to facilitate the submission of complaints, which must be made readily available in correctional institutions. The ombudsperson is also tasked with collecting these complaints, investigating them, and making recommendations to the relevant facilities, which must respond within 30 days.

Additionally, the bill requires the Office of the Ombudsperson for Corrections to maintain an online dashboard of complaint statistics and publish annual reports detailing findings and recommendations. It authorizes 26 full-time equivalent positions to support the office's operations and outlines the ombudsperson's authority to investigate policies and practices of correctional facilities, subpoena documents, and refer matters for potential criminal or disciplinary action. The bill aims to enhance oversight and accountability within the correctional system in Wisconsin.