Oregon Administrative Code

291-069-0210 Definitions (1) Administrator of Special Operations: A department employee or designee assigned to coordinate communication between institution managers and STM Lieutenants; and monitor, conduct, develop and coordinate employee training. (2) Adult in Custody: Any per…

291-069-0220 Institution Intelligence Officer(s) Each functional unit manager shall designate one security manager or Assistant Superintendent of Security, and a designated backup, to act as the institution intelligence officer. This employee will be the direct liaison of STM int…

291-069-0230 Identification of AICs That Present Elevated Security Threat Risk (1) The department will identify adults in custody and groups of adults in custody that present an elevated security threat risk for management by the department’s STM Unit. (2) The department will ide…

291-069-0240 Reporting The STM Unit will produce a periodic security threat management report and distribute the report to the Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Directors, Inspector General, Institutions Administrator, Chief of Security, institution functional unit managers, a…

291-069-0250 Discipline (1) The hearings officers and adjudicators shall report all disciplinary actions which involve security threat related activity to the STM Lieutenant to assist in tracking security threat group activity, trends, etc. (2) Any AIC found in violation of a rul…

291-069-0260 Security Threat Group Paraphernalia All security threat group paraphernalia, as defined in this rule, is unauthorized and considered contraband within Department of Corrections facilities and is subject to confiscation. Security threat group paraphernalia may be used…

291-069-0270 Management of AICs Presenting an Elevated Security Threat Risk (1) AICs identified by the department as presenting an elevated security threat risk may be managed by the department’s STM Unit. (2) AIC Management Plans: The STM Lieutenant will develop an approved AIC …

291-069-0280 Administrative Review (1) An adult in custody who has been identified by the department as presenting an elevated threat risk and has been assigned for management by the STM Unit may obtain an administrative review of the action in accordance with this rule, by submi…

291-070-0100 Authority, Purpose, and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to establish standards fo…

291-070-0110 Definitions (1) Adult in Custody: Any person under the supervision of the Department of Corrections who is not on parole, post-prison supervision, or probation status. (2) Adult on Supervision: Any person under the supervision of the Department of Corrections who is …

291-070-0115 Working File (1) Working files on all Department of Corrections adults in custody shall be established upon initial reception at a Department of Corrections facility or intake center. (2) Working files shall remain decentralized to ensure that all employees that work…

291-070-0120 Access to Files (1) Only Department of Corrections employees or contractors, and representatives of criminal justice agencies may be authorized access to adult in custody and adult on supervision files. Department of Corrections employees shall request access to adul…

291-070-0125 Transporting Working Files (1) The department will use proper security controls for transportation of adult in custody and adult on supervision working files during transit between institutions, functional units, agencies, or customers. (2) Each functional unit that …

291-070-0130 Retention and Destruction of Adult in Custody and Adult on Supervision Records (1) The State Archivist, who authorizes retention or disposition of public records to Oregon government agencies in the form of records retention schedules, provided a Special Schedule for…

291-070-0135 Public Requests for Adult in Custody or Adult on Supervision Records It is the responsibility of all persons accessing Department of Corrections adult in custody and adult on supervision files to ensure the confidentiality of and access to the files in strict accorda…

291-070-0140 Sealing of Adult in Custody or Adult on Supervision Records (1) Sealing of a working file or record may only be accomplished after receipt of a certified order from the court. (2) Upon receipt of a certified order directing a working file or record be sealed, when th…

291-071-0010 Authority, Purpose and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to provide guidance and direction…

291-071-0020 Definitions (1) Clinical Record: The record of mental health treatment provided to an inmate. This record is maintained as part of the inmate’s individual medical record. (2) Inmate: Any person under the supervision of the Department of Corrections who is not on paro…

291-071-0030 Application (1) Therapeutic restraints shall be used to control a mentally disordered inmate only in an emergency. An emergency exists when, because of an inmate’s behavior: (a) There is a substantial likelihood of immediate harm to the inmate or others in the facili…

291-071-0040 Authorization (1) Therapeutic restraint shall be applied only upon the verbal or written order of a physician. In the absence of a physician, a registered nurse may authorize application of therapeutic restraint for a period not to exceed one hour. The nurse shall do…

291-071-0050 Time Limits (1) Any order authorizing use of therapeutic restraint expires after 12 hours. (2) A physician may renew the order for a second 12-hour period. (3) If therapeutic restraint is necessary for more than 24 consecutive hours, a second consulting physician mus…

291-071-0060 Release (1) An inmate will be released from therapeutic restraint by the officer-in-charge or clinical staff as soon as it is reasonable to believe the behavior authorizing use of therapeutic restraint will not immediately resume. (2) Therapeutic restraint shall be t…

291-071-0070 Condition and Observation (1) To the extent possible without endangering the inmate, staff or others in the facility, inmates in therapeutic restraint shall be: (a) Offered fluids if capable of sitting up or laying on the side once every hour while awake or upon requ…

291-071-0080 Review (1) Any application of therapeutic restraint must be reported to the Director or designee within one working day of such application. (2) The Director or designee will review and evaluate the appropriateness of each application of therapeutic restraint at leas…

291-072-0005 Authority, Purpose, and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to establish Department of …

291-072-0007 Definitions (1) Adult in Custody (AIC): Any person under the supervision of Department of Corrections who is not on parole, post-prison supervision, or probation status. (2) AIC Identification Card: A photo identification card issued by the Department of Corrections …

291-072-0010 Procedures (1) ID Card Issuance: (a) The Department of Corrections shall issue an AIC identification card to each AIC upon their delivery to the Oregon Corrections Intake Center or other designated Department of Corrections facility. (b) If identification cards must …

291-073-0010 Authority and Purpose (1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 421.614, 423.020, 423.030 and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish mandatory and des…

291-073-0020 Mandatory Criteria for all Sites The mandatory criteria for all sites (including medium security and minimum work camps) are listed below. They are not in any order of preference. (1) A proposed site must be available by purchase, condemnation, exchange or otherwise.…

291-073-0030 Desirable Criteria for Medium Security Sites The desirable criteria for medium security sites are listed below. They are not in any order of preference. An alternate means of meeting the intent of a criterion may be considered. (1) A proposed site which is available …

291-073-0040 Desirable Criteria for Minimum Security Work Camp Sites The desirable criteria for minimum security work camps sites are listed below. They are not in any order of preference. An alternate means of meeting the intent of a criterion may be considered. (1) A proposed s…

291-073-0100 Authority, Purpose and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish as policy of the …

291-073-0110 Utilization (1) The Savanna Haven Property is a relatively undeveloped area that possesses scenic, aesthetic, open space, agricultural, natural resources, and wildlife habitat values (collectively "conservation values") of great importance to the people of Marion Cou…

291-075-0005 Authority, Purpose, and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to provide for the reporting,…

291-075-0010 Definitions (1) Citizen Complaint: Any person writing to the Governor’s Office requesting a response regarding the Oregon Department of Corrections. (2) Functional Unit Manager: Any person within the Department of Corrections who reports to the Director, Deputy Direc…

291-075-0015 Procedures (1) All citizen complaints directed to the Governor’s Office and forwarded to the Department of Corrections regarding the Department or Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall be reviewed and logged by the Director’s designee. The citizen complaint shall be a…

291-076-0010 Authority, Purpose and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to prevent suicides among …

291-076-0020 Definitions (1) Adult in Custody: Any person under the supervision of the Department of Corrections who is not on parole, probation, or post-prison supervision status. (2) Behavioral Health Services (BHS): A unit within Oregon Department of Corrections Health Service…

291-076-0030 Procedures (1) Identification: All new admissions to the Department of Corrections will receive a mental health screening interview as part of the intake process. The mental health screening will include mental health history, suicide potential, and evidence of psych…

291-076-0040 Review of Incidents Involving Suspected Self-Harm (1) Review: In the event of the unexpected death of an adult in custody, including a death that is suspected to be caused by, related to, or associated with an act of self-harm, the Inspector General will conduct an U…

291-077-0010 Authority, Purpose and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 421.440, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075 and Article I, Section 41 of the Oregon Constitution. (2) Purpo…

291-077-0020 Definitions (1) Approved Programming: Inmate program assignments which are in compliance with the inmate’s Oregon Corrections Plan or Article I, Section 41 of the Oregon Constitution. (2) Functional Unit Manager: Any person within the Department of Corrections who re…

291-077-0030 Performance Awards (1) All inmates housed in a Department of Corrections facility, or housed with a designated outside agency while participating in a work release program administered under the authority of the Department of Corrections, except inmates who are provi…

291-077-0033 Behavioral Adjustments, Unsatisfactory Performance and Program Failures (1) Daily Fail: Program supervisors may submit a fail assessment of an inmate’s daily performance in any qualifying program. (a) When a daily fail assessment is submitted, it is the supervisor’s …

291-077-0035 Non-Monetary Incentives (Non-Cash Incentives) The purpose of non-cash incentives is to enhance cost effective inmate management by providing tiered access to services and privileges at department facilities. Non-cash incentives encourage pro-social behavior among inm…

291-077-0040 Special Meritorious Awards Inmates are eligible to be considered at the discretion of the department for special meritorious awards, as follows: (1) Exceptional Acts or Behaviors: The functional unit manager may grant an inmate a special meritorious award for excepti…

291-078-0005 Authority, Purpose, and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to: (a) Provide uniform bus…

291-078-0010 Definitions (1) Adult on Supervision: Any person under the supervision of the Department of Corrections or a county community corrections agency who is on probation, parole, post-prison supervision or any form of temporary or transitional leave from custody. (2) Agen…

291-078-0020 Risk Assessment (1) Proper assessment ensures the classification of adults on supervision according to risk and their assignment to specified levels of community supervision. The following risk assessment tools are utilized by the Department of Corrections and county…

291-078-0021 Minimum Contact Standards (1) General: (a) The location, frequency, and manner of reporting for purposes of supervision must be focused on client success while seeking to minimize disruptions to the life of the supervised person, avoid unnecessary hardships, and offe…