Indiana Statutes

§ 4-13-19-3 — Establishment of office of department of child services ombudsman

Indiana § 4-13-19-3
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 13ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF STATE
Ch. 19Department of Child Services Ombudsman

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Ind. Code § 4-13-19-3 (2026).

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The office of department of child services ombudsman is established as a separate bureau within the department. The ombudsman appointed by the governor shall report directly to the commissioner. The ombudsman appointed by the governor must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana or a social worker with at least a master's degree. The ombudsman appointed by the governor must have significant experience or education in child development and child advocacy, including at least two (2) years experience working with child abuse and neglect.

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Royce A Pruitt v. State of Indiana
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2024)

Legislative History

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.55.

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