Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “bureau” refers to the department of correction ombudsman bureau established by section 3 of this chapter. The term includes individuals approved to act in the capacity of ombudsmen by the department of correction ombudsman bureau. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
Sec. 10. (a) The director of the bureau shall prepare a report each year on the operations of the bureau. (b) A copy of the report shall be provided to the following: (1) The governor. (2) The legislative council. (3) The department. (4) The department of correction. A report provided under this subsection to the […]
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.
Sec. 12. The department of administration shall provide and maintain office space for the bureau. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
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 […]
Sec. 3. The department of correction ombudsman bureau is established as a separate bureau within the department of administration. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall appoint a director of the bureau. The governor shall appoint a successor director within thirty (30) days after a vacancy occurs in the position of the director. The director serves at the pleasure of the governor. (b) The director may employ technical experts and other employees to carry out […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Sec. 9. The ombudsman is not civilly liable for the good faith performance of official duties. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
