Chapter 1 Grievance Procedure
Chapter 1.5 Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau
Chapter 2 Searches and Seizures
Chapter 3 Correspondence, Censorship, and Visitation
Chapter 4 Religious and Personal Expression
Chapter 5 Conduct and Discipline
Chapter 6 Safe, Healthful Environment and Inspection
Chapter 7 Access to Legal Materials

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 11 > Article 11 - Correctional Standards and Procedures

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • bureau: refers to the department of correction ombudsman bureau established within the department of administration by Indiana Code 11-11-1.5-1
  • Contraband: means property the possession of which is in violation of an Indiana or federal statute. See Indiana Code 11-11-2-1
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • ombudsman: means an employee of the bureau or an individual approved by the bureau to investigate and resolve complaints regarding the health and safety of any person, and violations by the department of specific laws, rules, or written policies. See Indiana Code 11-11-1.5-2
  • Population: has the meaning set forth in Ind. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Prohibited property: means property other than contraband that the department does not permit a confined person to possess. See Indiana Code 11-11-2-1
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.