Sec. 6. (a) The department, during the ninety (90) days before a committed offender is:
(1) released on parole;
(2) assigned to a community transition program;
(3) discharged from the department; or
(4) released on probation;
shall allow the committed offender to have Internet access to use web sites that contain employment information in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
(b) The department shall provide employment counseling and Internet assistance to a committed offender who qualifies for Internet access under subsection (a), by a person trained in employment counseling and the use of Internet employment services.
(c) The department may restrict Internet access for a committed offender under subsection (a) if the committed offender:
(1) has a warrant or detainer seeking transfer of the person to a county or another jurisdiction;
(2) is no longer within ninety (90) days of release due to loss of educational credit or good time credit, or the imposition of an additional criminal sentence;
(3) does not reside in a department facility; or
(4) has engaged in misconduct involving use of the Internet.
As added by P.L.119-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.74-2015, SEC.10.
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