Ind. Code ch. 11-11-1.5

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Ind. Code § 11-11-1.5-1 "Bureau" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the department of correction ombudsman bureau established within the department of administration by IC 4-13-1.2-3. The term includes individuals approved to act in the capacity of ombudsmen by the department of correction ombudsman bureau. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 11-11-1.5-2 "Ombudsman" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "ombudsman" means an employee of the bureau or an individual approved by the bureau to investigate and resolve complaints regarding the health and safety of any person, and violations by the department of specific laws, rules, or written policies. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 11-11-1.5-3 Access to records and other facilities

Sec. 3. The department shall provide an ombudsman with: (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. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 11-11-1.5-4 Office space for ombudsman bureau

Sec. 4. The Indiana department of administration shall provide and maintain office space for the bureau. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 11-11-1.5-5 No investigation of certain employment complaints

Sec. 5. An ombudsman shall not investigate a complaint from an employee of the department that relates to the employee's employment relationship with the department. As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

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