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Indiana Code 4-13.1-2-6. Office; state agencies

   Sec. 6. (a) The office may request the director of information technology services or another knowledgeable individual employed by a state agency to advise and assist the office in carrying out the functions of the office.

     (b) State agencies may consult with the office concerning hiring information technology directors and staff.

     (c) At the request of the office, a state agency shall submit an inventory of all significant information technology hardware, software, personnel, and information technology contracts.

As added by P.L.177-2005, SEC.9.

Indiana Code 4-13-1.2-6. Access to records and facilities; immunity for release of records

   Sec. 6. (a) An ombudsman shall be given:

(1) appropriate access to the records of an offender who files a complaint under this chapter; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-13-1.2-6

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • ombudsman: means an employee of the bureau or an individual approved by the bureau to investigate and resolve complaints that the department of correction endangered the health and safety of any person, or that the department of correction violated specific laws, rules, or written policies. See Indiana Code 4-13-1.2-2
(2) immediate access to any correctional facility administered or supervised by the department of correction.

     (b) A state or local government agency or entity that has records that are relevant to a complaint or an investigation conducted by the ombudsman shall provide the ombudsman with access to the records.

     (c) A person is immune from:

(1) civil or criminal liability; and

(2) actions taken under a professional disciplinary procedure dealing with an employee of the department of correction;

for the release or disclosure of records to the ombudsman under this chapter.

As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.