Sec. 4. A person who:
(1) intentionally interferes with or prevents the completion of the work of the department of correction ombudsman;
(2) knowingly offers compensation to the department of correction ombudsman in an effort to affect the outcome of an investigation or a potential investigation;
(3) knowingly or intentionally retaliates against an offender or another person who provides information to the department of correction ombudsman; or
(4) makes threats because of an investigation or potential investigation against:
(A) the department of correction ombudsman;
(B) a person who has filed a complaint; or
(C) a person who provides information to the department of correction ombudsman;
commits obstructing the department of correction ombudsman, a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 44.2. Offenses Against State Public Administration
Chapter 1. Interference With State Government
35-44.2-1-1. Retaliation for Reporting a Violation
35-44.2-1-2. Retaliation for Reporting to the Inspector General
35-44.2-1-3. Obstructing the Inspector General
35-44.2-1-4. Obstructing the Department of Correction Ombudsman
35-44.2-1-5. Interference With the Department of Child Services Ombudsman
35-44.2-1-6. Interfering With the State Examiner
35-44.2-1-7. Refusing to Follow the State Examiner's Directives
35-44.2-1-8. Failure to Provide an Annual Report to the State Examiner
35-44.2-1-9. False Certification by an Agency Special Deputy
35-44.2-1-10. False Financial Disclosure
35-44.2-1-11. Failure to Respond to a Demand for an Accounting
35-44.2-1-13. Failure to Follow Notice Publication Rules
35-44.2-1-14. Failure of a Consultant to Make a Disclosure Concerning a Public Works Project