460 IAC 17-7-17
460 IAC 17-7-17 Legal counsel
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 460, r. 17-7-17
Sec. 17. (a) State and local ombudsmen shall have access to legal counsel that is able, without conflict of interest, to provide advice and
consultation necessary to:
(1) protect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents of long term care facilities; and
(2) assist the state and local ombudsmen in the performance of their official duties.
(b) The division shall be responsible for arranging for legal representation of state and local ombudsmen against whom legal action is
brought or threatened to be brought in connection with the performance of the official duties of the ombudsmen.