4-13-1.2-10. Annual Report on Ombudsman Bureau
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 […]
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.
4-13-1.2-12. Office Space for Ombudsman Bureau
Sec. 12. The department of administration shall provide and maintain office space for the bureau. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
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 […]
4-13-1.2-3. Ombudsman Bureau; Separate Bureau Within Department of Administration
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.
4-13-1.2-4. Appointment of Director by Governor; Technical Experts and Other Employees
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 […]
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.