Sec. 4. A person who:

(1) intentionally interferes with or prevents the completion of the work of the department of correction ombudsman;

Attorney's Note

Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $5,000
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-44.2-1-4

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
(2) knowingly offers compensation to the department of correction ombudsman in an effort to affect the outcome of an investigation or a potential investigation;

(3) knowingly or intentionally retaliates against an offender or another person who provides information to the department of correction ombudsman; or

(4) makes threats because of an investigation or potential investigation against:

(A) the department of correction ombudsman;

(B) a person who has filed a complaint; or

(C) a person who provides information to the department of correction ombudsman;

commits obstructing the department of correction ombudsman, a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55.