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 consent; or
(B) a court order.
(b) The correspondence and communication between the ombudsman and any person is a privileged communication.
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