1. (a) An ombudsman shall be given:

   1. (1) appropriate access to the records of an offender who files a complaint under this chapter; and
   2. (2) immediate access to any correctional facility administered or supervised by the department of correction.
2. (b) A state or local government agency or entity that has records that are relevant to a complaint or an investigation conducted by the ombudsman shall provide the ombudsman with access to the records.

3. (c) A person is immune from:

   1. (1) civil or criminal liability; and

   2. (2) actions taken under a professional disciplinary procedure dealing with an employee of the department of correction;

      for the release or disclosure of records to the ombudsman under this chapter.

As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.