Indiana Code 4-13-19-3. Establishment of office of department of child services ombudsman
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-13-19-3
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- child: means a person who:
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- ombudsman: means :
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Sec. 3. 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.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.55.