CHAPTER 1.5. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OMBUDSMAN BUREAU

IC 11-11-1.5
    Chapter 1.5. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau

IC 11-11-1.5-1
"Bureau" defined
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the departmentof correction ombudsman bureau established within the departmentof administration by IC 4-13-1.2-3. The term includes individualsapproved to act in the capacity of ombudsmen by the department ofcorrection ombudsman bureau.
As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

IC 11-11-1.5-2
"Ombudsman" defined
    Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "ombudsman" means an employeeof the bureau or an individual approved by the bureau to investigateand resolve complaints regarding the health and safety of any person,and violations by the department of specific laws, rules, or writtenpolicies.
As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

IC 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 acomplaint under this chapter; and
        (2) immediate access to any correctional facility administeredor supervised by the department of correction.
As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

IC 11-11-1.5-4
Office space for ombudsman bureau
    Sec. 4. The Indiana department of administration shall provideand maintain office space for the bureau.
As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.

IC 11-11-1.5-5
No investigation of certain employment complaints
    Sec. 5. An ombudsman shall not investigate a complaint from anemployee of the department that relates to the employee'semployment relationship with the department.
As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.5.