IC 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

(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.