Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 25. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide a system that governs the use and security of facility vehicles. The distribution of keys and the responsibility for certain vehicles may be assigned to different staff, but one (1) staff is responsible for the vehicle motor pool.

(b) Facility vehicles are issued only to licensed drivers and are subject to the following requirements:

1. (1) Safety inspections are conducted at least annually by qualified individuals.
2. (2) Routine maintenance is conducted according to an established schedule.
3. (3) Mechanical and safety defects are promptly reported and repaired.
4. (4) Facility staff understands the circumstances under which they may use personal vehicles for official use and the associated liability requirements.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-5-25; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR- 210220072FRA)