Sec. 49. The refusal or failure of an employee in the state classified service to do any of the following is sufficient grounds for the employee's dismissal by the appointing authority:
(1) The employee willfully refuses or fails to appear before:
(A) a court or judge;
(B) a legislative committee; or
(C) an officer, board, or body authorized to conduct a hearing or inquiry.
(2) After making an appearance, the employee refuses to testify or answer questions relating to:
(A) the affairs or government of the state; or
(B) the conduct of any officer or employee.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 15. Personnel Administration
Chapter 2.2. State Civil Service System
4-15-2.2-2. "Appointing Authority"
4-15-2.2-3. "Class of Positions"
4-15-2.2-4. "Classified Employee"
4-15-2.2-8. "Division of the Service"
4-15-2.2-10. "State Civil Service"
4-15-2.2-11. "State Institution"
4-15-2.2-12. Construction; Merit Principles
4-15-2.2-13. Department Established
4-15-2.2-15. Duties of Director
4-15-2.2-20. Divisions of the Service
4-15-2.2-21. Classified Service
4-15-2.2-22. Unclassified Service
4-15-2.2-23. Classified Service; Standard for Dismissal, Demotion, or Suspension
4-15-2.2-24. Unclassified Service; At-Will Employee
4-15-2.2-25. Reorganization of Agency; Impact on Unclassified Positions
4-15-2.2-26. Classification Plan
4-15-2.2-28. Use of Classification Titles or Code Numbers
4-15-2.2-29. Vacancies in Classified Service
4-15-2.2-30. Rejection of Application for Employment; Grounds
4-15-2.2-31. Notification of Available Job Positions
4-15-2.2-32. Classified Service; Veteran Preference
4-15-2.2-33. Certification and Placement of Individuals With a Disability
4-15-2.2-34. Classified Service; Work Test Period
4-15-2.2-35. Reassignment; Reorganization
4-15-2.2-36. Evaluation Standards; Service Ratings
4-15-2.2-37. Report to Director; Change in Employee Status
4-15-2.2-38. Personnel Records; Roster; Analysis
4-15-2.2-39. Rules Governing Hours of Work and Leaves of Absence
4-15-2.2-40. Lay Off and Furlough Authority; Reduction in Hours
4-15-2.2-41. Recall After Lay Off
4-15-2.2-42. Complaint Procedure
4-15-2.2-43. Retirement Benefits
4-15-2.2-44. Equal Opportunity Requirements
4-15-2.2-45. Resignation; Election to Public Office
4-15-2.2-47. Prohibition on Accepting or Soliciting Benefit for Appointment or Promotion of Employee
4-15-2.2-48. Powers; Administration of Oaths; Subpoenas; Examinations; Production of Records
4-15-2.2-49. Grounds for Dismissal; Failure to Appear; Failure to Testify
4-15-2.2-50. Agreements to Provide Services to Political Subdivision
4-15-2.2-51. Construction; Effect of Law on Grants