Ind. Code ch. 36-2-21

Ind. Code ch. 36-2-21
in effect

Ind. Code § 36-2-21-1 Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to: (1) a county containing a consolidated city; or (2) employees: (A) of a probation department; (B) of a court; (C) of a judicial officer (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-177.7) or other circuit officers; (D) of a prosecutor's office; (E) of a public defender's office; (F) of a community corrections program; (G) governed by a merit board established under IC 36-8-3.5 or IC 36-8-10-3; or (H) of the state. As added by P.L.40-2026, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 36-2-21-2 Policy or handbook

Sec. 2. (a) Each county executive, in coordination with the county fiscal body if applicable, shall adopt and maintain a written personnel policy, employee handbook, or equivalent document establishing minimum standards for county employee conduct and applicable county policies. (b) A county executive, a county fiscal body, and county officers shall require all county employees, including existing employees, to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of the adopted personnel policy or employee handbook as a condition of employment. As added by P.L.40-2026, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 36-2-21-3 Employee evaluations

Sec. 3. Results of evaluations shall be maintained as part of the employee's personnel record in accordance with county policy. As added by P.L.40-2026, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 36-2-21-4 Disciplinary decisions

Sec. 4. An elected county officer or their designee retains responsibility for and authority over final disciplinary decisions for employees under the officer's supervision, unless otherwise permitted or required by state law. As added by P.L.40-2026, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 36-2-21-5 No infringement of authority

Sec. 5. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon the statutory authority, autonomy, or constitutional duties of: (1) a county executive; (2) a county fiscal body; (3) an elected county officer (as defined in IC 36-2-2.9-3); (4) a judicial officer (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-177.7), other circuit officers, or employees of a judicial or circuit officer; (5) a prosecutor's office; (6) a public defender's office; (7) a community corrections advisory board established under IC 11-12-2-2; or (8) a merit board established under IC 36-8-3.5 or IC 36-8-10-3. As added by P.L.40-2026, SEC.13.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/36Fetched: 10/17/2026

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