Section 2.2-448 - Penalty for filing complaint or cooperating in investigation prohibitedA. An official, the Department, a local department, a child-serving agency, a children's residential facility, or a child-placing agency shall not penalize any person for filing a complaint or cooperating with the Ombudsman in investigating a complaint.B. An individual, the Department, a local department, a child-serving agency, a children's residential facility, or a child-placing agency shall not hinder the lawful actions of the Ombudsman or employees of the Ombudsman.C. A report by the Ombudsman is not subject to prior approval by a person outside of the Office. 2020, c. 1090; 2023, c. 750.Amended by Acts 2023 c. 750,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.Added by Acts 2020 c. 1090, § 1, eff. 7/1/2020.