CHAPTER 3. PERSONNEL OF DIVISION
IC 12-9.1-3
Chapter 3. Personnel of Division
IC 12-9.1-3-1
Application of IC 4-15-2
Sec. 1. Except as provided in IC 4-15-2-3.8, IC 4-15-2 applies toall employees of the division.
As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.38.
IC 12-9.1-3-2
Criminal or civil proceedings against division personnel as resultof official acts; defense by state; exceptions
Sec. 2. (a) If a member, an officer, or an employee of the divisionis accused of an offense or sued for civil damages because of an actperformed:
(1) within the course of the individual's employment; or
(2) under the authority or order of a superior officer;
the attorney general shall defend the individual in an action for civildamages. If the action or proceeding is criminal in nature, thegovernor shall designate counsel to represent and defend the accused,and the state is financially responsible for the expense of the defense.
(b) This section does not do either of the following:
(1) Deprive an individual of the right to select defense counselof the individual's choice at the individual's expense.
(2) Relieve any person from responsibility in civil damages.
As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.38.