§ 4-13-19-6 — Access to records

Indiana § 4-13-19-6

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 13: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF STATE
• Ch. 19: Department of Child Services Ombudsman

Text

(a) The office of the department of child
services ombudsman shall be given appropriate access to department
of child services records of a child who is the subject of a complaint
that is filed under this chapter.
(b) A state or local government agency or entity that has records that
are relevant to a complaint or an investigation conducted by an
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) a professional disciplinary procedure; or
(B) procedures related to the termination or imposition of
penalties under a contract dealing with an employee or
contractor of the department of child services;
for the release or disclosure of records to the ombudsman under this
chapter, unless the release or disclosure constitutes gross negligence or
willful or wanton misconduct.
(d) Information or records of a state or local government agency
provided to the office of the department of child services ombudsman
may not be disclosed to the complainant or others if confidential under
laws, rules, or regulations governing the state or local government
agency that provided the information or records.

Legislative History

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