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 to a complaint or an investigation conducted by the ombudsman shall provide the ombudsman with access to the records.
(c) A person is immune from:
(1) civil or criminal liability; and
(2) actions taken under a professional disciplinary procedure dealing with an employee of the department of correction;
for the release or disclosure of records to the ombudsman under this chapter.
As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property
Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau
4-13-1.2-2. "Ombudsman" Defined
4-13-1.2-3. Ombudsman Bureau; Separate Bureau Within Department of Administration
4-13-1.2-4. Appointment of Director by Governor; Technical Experts and Other Employees
4-13-1.2-6. Access to Records and Facilities; Immunity for Release of Records
4-13-1.2-7. Duties of Ombudsman; Privileged Communication
4-13-1.2-9. No Civil Liability for Good Faith Performance of Duties
4-13-1.2-10. Annual Report on Ombudsman Bureau