Indiana Code 4-2-7-8. Confidentiality of informant; exceptions; records and disclosure; penalties
(1) the inspector general makes a written determination that it is in the public interest to disclose the individual’s identity; or
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 4-2-7-8
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(b) The investigative records of the inspector general may be kept confidential in whole or in part.
(c) This subsection does not apply to a person who is a party to an action brought by the inspector general. Information received by the inspector general is not required to be produced in the course of discovery unless ordered by a court after a showing of:
(1) particularized need; and
(2) proof that the information requested cannot be obtained from any other source.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), a person who knowingly or intentionally discloses:
(1) confidential information or records; or
(2) the identity of a person whose identity is confidential under subsection (a);
commits unlawful disclosure of confidential information, a Class A misdemeanor.
(e) A person may disclose confidential information or records or the identity of a person whose identity is confidential under subsection (a) if the governor authorizes the disclosure of this information in the public interest.
As added by P.L.222-2005, SEC.14.