Indiana § 12-9-3-2 - Criminal or civil proceedings against division personnel as result of official acts; defense by state; exceptions

§ 12-9-3-2. 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 within the course of the individual's employment or because of an act performed 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.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-2-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.3.

IC 12-9-4Chapter 4. Division Advisory Council

12-9-4-1"Council" defined 12-9-4-2Establishment of advisory council; duties 12-9-4-3Membership 12-9-4-4Term of office 12-9-4-5Presiding officer 12-9-4-6Meetings 12-9-4-6.5Reports 12-9-4-7Application of IC 12-8-2.5-9 through IC 12-8-2.5-11.5 12-9-4-8Special service review team; duties; powers; membership; per diem and expenses; immunity