CHAPTER 3. PERSONNEL OF DIVISION
IC 12-9.1-3
Chapter 3. Personnel of Division
IC 12-9.1-3-1
Application of IC 4-15-2
Sec. 1. Except as provided in IC 4-15-2-3.8, IC 4-15-2 applies to
all employees of the division.
As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.38.
IC 12-9.1-3-2
Criminal or civil proceedings against division personnel as result
of official acts; defense by state; exceptions
Sec. 2. (a) If a member, an officer, or an employee of the division
is accused of an offense or sued for civil damages because of an act
performed:
(1) within the course of the individual's employment; or
(2) under the authority or order of a superior officer;
the attorney general shall defend the individual in an action for civil
damages. If the action or proceeding is criminal in nature, the
governor shall designate counsel to represent and defend the accused,
and the state is financially responsible for the expense of the defense.
(b) This section does not do either of the following:
(1) Deprive an individual of the right to select defense counsel
of the individual's choice at the individual's expense.
(2) Relieve any person from responsibility in civil damages.
As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.38.