CT prison ombudsman stops taking complaints due to a large backlog

CT prison ombudsman stops taking complaints due to a large backlog

(Molly Ingram / WSHU)The Connecticut Correctional Ombudsman said he’s temporarily stopped accepting new complaints from incarcerated people, with nearly 200 cases already awaiting review.DeVaughn Ward, who took on the role in September 2024, is currently the only employee in the office. His job is to investigate complaints from prisoners, monitor prison conditions, suggest improvements, and report to the state government. Ward has visited 13 pri…