Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-4 — Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 1: Interference with State Government, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-4
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 4. A person who: (1) intentionally interferes with or prevents the completion of the work of the department of correction ombudsman; (2) knowingly offers compensation to the department of correction ombudsman in an effort to affect the outcome of an investigation or a potential investigation; (3) knowingly or intentionally retaliates against an offender or another person who provides information to the department of correction ombudsman; or (4) makes threats because of an investigation or potential investigation against: (A) the department of correction ombudsman; (B) a person who has filed a complaint; or (C) a person who provides information to the department of correction ombudsman; commits obstructing the department of correction ombudsman, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Is obstructing the department of correction ombudsman a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-4.
Which Indiana statute covers obstructing the department of correction ombudsman?
Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-4 (Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.