Sec. 4. There is established the office of commissioner of correction. The commissioner must hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and must have held a management position in correctional or related work for at least five (5) years. The commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The commissioner is entitled to a salary to be determined by the state budget agency with the approval of the governor.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8. General Provisions: Department of Correction
Chapter 2. Organization of Department
11-8-2-1. Department of Correction; Establishment
11-8-2-4. Office of Commissioner of Correction; Commissioner's Qualifications, Term, Salary
11-8-2-5. Commissioner's Powers and Duties
11-8-2-6. Deputy Commissioners; Appointment; Qualifications; Terms; Salary
11-8-2-8. Personnel; Standards; Programs
11-8-2-9. Research and Statistics
11-8-2-10. Continuance of Rules Adopted and in Effect on October 1, 1980
11-8-2-11. Corrections Drug Abuse Fund
11-8-2-12.4. Duties Concerning the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry
11-8-2-13. Operation of the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry