Indiana Code 35-44.2-1-2. Retaliation for reporting to the inspector general
(1) an employee (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1);
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-44.2-1-2
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(3) a state officer (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1).
(b) A state employee who knowingly or intentionally retaliates or threatens to retaliate against another state employee or former state employee for:
(1) filing a complaint with the state ethics commission or the inspector general;
(2) providing information to the state ethics commission or the inspector general; or
(3) testifying at a state ethics commission proceeding;
commits retaliation for reporting to the inspector general, a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the reporting state employee or former state employee:
(1) did not act in good faith; or
(2) knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly provided false information or testimony to the state ethics commission or the inspector general.
As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.78.