Section 4.363 - Prisoner not to be penalized for complaint, cooperation, or communication; prohibitions(1) A prisoner must not be penalized in any way by an official or the department as a result of filing a complaint, complaining to a legislator, or cooperating with the ombudsman in investigating a complaint.(2) A person or the department shall not hinder the lawful actions of the ombudsman or employees of the office, or willfully refuse to comply with lawful demands of the office.(3) The department shall not take disciplinary action against an employee for communicating with the ombudsman.Amended by 2018, Act 571,s 5, eff. 3/29/2019.1975, Act 46, Imd. Eff. 5/16/1975 ;--Am. 1995, Act 197, Imd. Eff. 11/29/1995 ;--Am. 1998, Act 318, Eff. 3/23/1999.