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4-13-1.2-11. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 11. A person who interferes with the ombudsman is subject to criminal prosecution under IC 35-44.2-1-4. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.9.

4-13-1.2-2. “Ombudsman” Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “ombudsman” means an employee of the bureau or an individual approved by the bureau to investigate and resolve complaints that the department of correction endangered the health and safety of any person, or that the department of correction violated specific laws, rules, or written policies. As added by […]

4-13-1.2-5. Powers of Ombudsman; Reports, Notices, and Recommendations Following Report; Notice of Decision Not to Investigate; Evidence of Crimes

Sec. 5. (a) The ombudsman may receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints that the department of correction: (1) violated a specific law, rule, or department written policy; or (2) endangered the health or safety of any person. However, the ombudsman shall not investigate a complaint from an employee of the department of correction that […]

4-13-1.2-6. Access to Records and Facilities; Immunity for Release of Records

Sec. 6. (a) An ombudsman shall be given: (1) appropriate access to the records of an offender who files a complaint under this chapter; and (2) immediate access to any correctional facility administered or supervised by the department of correction. (b) A state or local government agency or entity that has records that are relevant […]

4-13-1.2-7. Duties of Ombudsman; Privileged Communication

Sec. 7. (a) The ombudsman shall do the following: (1) Establish procedures to receive and investigate complaints. (2) Establish access controls for all information maintained by the bureau. (3) Except as is necessary to investigate and resolve a complaint, ensure that the identity of a complainant will not be disclosed without: (A) the complainant’s written […]

4-13-1.2-8. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 8. The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.