Oregon Administrative Code

291-141-0045 General (1) All general library books and materials entering Department of Corrections facilities and made available to adults in custody shall conform to the department’s standards for mail in OAR 291-131. (2) The following information will be included in the genera…

291-143-0005 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: To establish department policy and procedures regarding i…

291-143-0010 Definitions (1) Administrator of Religious Services: The Department of Corrections manager assigned responsibility for administering religious programming and services for the Department of Corrections. (2) Chaplain: A person employed by the Department of Corrections…

291-143-0070 Chaplains/Religious Volunteers (1) A chaplain in each Department of Corrections facility is responsible for coordination and facilitation of inmate religious activities. (2) Chaplains shall attend to the religious requests of each inmate, regardless of the inmate's r…

291-143-0080 Religious Activities (1) Inmates should have the opportunity for reasonable access to religious activities which may include but are not limited to the following: (a) Regular religious services and ceremonies; (b) Special ceremonies, holiday services, and sacraments;…

291-143-0090 Religious Activity Areas (1) Religious Activity Areas: The functional unit manager of each facility shall designate areas of sufficient size and quantity appropriate for the conduct of approved religious activities. (2) Access to Religious Activity Areas: The use of …

291-143-0100 Provisions of Religious Items for Conduct of Religious Activities Items required for the conduct of a religious activity may be supplied by the Department of Corrections or donated by a religious representative, religious volunteer, or other approved source at the di…

291-143-0110 Inmate Religious Items (1) An inmate may be authorized to express his/her religious customs and beliefs in appropriate ways, consistent with facility security, safety, health and order, through the use of approved religious items: (a) While participating in individua…

291-143-0112 Religious Dietary Accommodations (1) The department will satisfy the special religious dietary needs of inmates within the context of the Food Services cyclical menu. (2) Requests for inmate religious dietary needs that cannot be satisfied within the context of the F…

291-143-0115 Request for Religious Accommodation (1) An inmate may make a request for religious accommodation for the following: (a) A religious activity not currently available at the facility where the inmate is housed; (b) A religious item not currently approved by the departm…

291-143-0120 Searches of Religious Activity Areas/Religious Items (1) All designated religious activity areas and religious items shall be subject to search conducted in accordance with the department's rule on Searches (Institutions)(OAR 291-041). (2) Staff shall conduct searche…

291-143-0125 Religious Grooming Requirements Inmates may comply with religious practices relating to head or facial hair if the observance remains consistent with the department's rules on Hygiene and Grooming (OAR 291-123). Statutory/Other Authority: 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & …

291-143-0130 Restriction of Religious Activity/Items An inmate's participation in approved religious activities and possession of approved religious items may be restricted by the Department of Corrections when deemed necessary to maintain facility security, safety, health and or…

291-143-0140 Religious Exercise Dispute Resolution If an inmate has a dispute regarding the denial of a request for a religious practice or property items, he/she may use the inmate grievance system as described in the rules on Inmate Grievance Review System (OAR 291-109). Statut…

291-145-0005 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 these rules is to establish Department of …

291-145-0010 Definitions (1) Functional Unit Manager (FUM): Any person within the Department of Corrections who reports to either the Director, Deputy Director, an Assistant Director, or an Administrator and has responsibility for the delivery of program services or coordination …

291-145-0015 Recognition and Control (1) All AIC group activities will be under the administrative control and responsibility of Department of Corrections staff. The FUM or designee must approve all groups and activities of groups. (2) Before any group activity is approved, the s…

291-145-0020 Membership, Meetings, and Events (1) A waiting list may be maintained for groups with limited membership. (2) AICs nominated to be club representatives must have approval of the FUM or designee. An AIC will not be a club representative of more than one group. AICs wi…

291-145-0025 Volunteers and Guests (1) Persons working with groups may be given volunteer status in accordance with the department’s rule on Volunteers/Student Interns (OAR 291-015). (2) All guests at group activities must be approved in advance by the FUM or designee for each ac…

291-145-0045 Group Assets (1) Money: (a) Money generated on behalf of a club is held in trust by DOC for the benefit of a club to further their purpose, including money generated through fundraising events. At the request of the club, the FUM or designee may request a club trust …

291-145-0050 Legal Entity Status (1) Groups shall not be permitted to apply for non-profit status or any other incorporation status. (2) Groups shall not be allowed to enter into contractual agreements or relationships. (3) Groups shall not act in a manner that portrays themselve…

291-149-0100 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 144.260, ORS 144.410 - ORS 144.525, ORS 179.040,ORS 421.170, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030, ORS 423.075, OR Const., …

291-149-0110 Definitions (1) Designated Outside Agency: A custody agency, other than the Oregon Department of Corrections, that houses inmates who are still under the legal supervision of the Oregon Department of Corrections, including an Oregon county. (2) Inmate: Any person und…

291-149-0120 Work Release Program Approval (1) The Assistant Director of Correctional Services or designee will recommend for approval to the Director those Department programs which shall be designated to include work release as a program component. (2) In making the recommendat…

291-149-0130 Inmate Eligibility (1) The Department will identify inmates who are eligible to be considered for participation in a work release program. To be eligible to participate in a program an inmate must: (a) Be serving a sentence that does not disqualify the inmate from pa…

291-149-0135 Approval Process (1) The work release approval authority, in its sole discretion, may approve or deny assignment and participation of eligible inmates in a Department-approved work release program based on its determination that the inmate’s participation in a progra…

291-149-0140 Release Notification Pursuant to ORS 144.260, the work release approval authority shall ensure that the proper authorities and persons are notified of an inmate's pending release to participate in a work release program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.260, 144.41…

291-149-0150 Inmate Status (1) Inmates participating in a Department-approved work release program shall comply with all Department of Corrections administrative rules, or designated outside agency rules and policies as applicable, and with any special conditions of participation…

291-149-0160 Performance Awards Inmates participating in a Department of Corrections work release program may be considered at the discretion of the Department for monetary awards and non-monetary incentives in accordance with the Department of Corrections rules on Performance Re…

291-149-0180 Escort/Transport (1) The work release approval authority may require that inmates participating in a work release program be escorted to and from specific activities by program staff. The mode of transportation must be approved in advance by the work release approval…

291-149-0200 Suspension or Termination from a Work Release Program (1) Temporary Removal from Work Release Assignment: The work release approval authority or designee, program staff, or other designated Department of Corrections staff may, in their sole discretion, temporarily re…

291-149-0205 Administrative Review (1) An inmate who is terminated from a work release program may obtain review of his/her termination by requesting an administrative review in writing to: (a) The Assistant Director for Correctional Services or designee, if participating in a wo…

291-149-0210 Security Precautions for Work Release Program Staff Program staff acting as escorts for inmates going to or returning from work release activities in the community must receive Department of Corrections or designated outside agency training on basic security and esco…

291-149-0220 Written Agreements with Public and Private Agencies/Persons (1) No inmate will participate in a work release program without a written agreement between the Department of Corrections or designated outside agency and the public or private agency or person with whom th…

291-153-0005 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 144.123, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: (a) The purpose of these rules is to establish…

291-153-0020 Inmate Accompaniment to Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision Hearing (1) Inmates are permitted to have a person accompany them in hearings before the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision in accordance with ORS 144.123. This rule establishes jointly with…

291-153-0025 Attendance at a Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision Hearing (1) A person who may attend a Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision hearing in person at a Department of Corrections facility is subject to the approval of the functional unit manager or design…

291-156-0005 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, 179.510 through 179.530, 421.068, 423.020, 423.030 and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these r…

291-156-0010 Definitions (1) Adult in Custody (AIC): Any person under the supervision of the DOC who is not on parole, post-prison supervision, or probation status. (2) Adult in Custody Welfare Fund: An account established under ORS 421.068 for uses benefiting the general AIC pop…

291-156-0015 Adult in Custody Welfare Fund Sources DOC revenue, less operating expenses, from the following sources shall be deposited into the Adult in Custody Welfare Fund account: (1) Operation of DOC canteens; (2) Operation of the vending machines in the visiting area of corr…

291-156-0020 Specific Uses of Funds The department may use Adult in Custody Welfare Fund monies to fund a variety of programs, services, and activities. Specific uses of the fund may include, but are not limited to, operation, support, or enhancement of the following programs, se…

291-157-0005 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, 423.075, and 423.105. (2) Purpose: To ensure adults in custody have access to basi…

291-157-0010 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 in Custody Trust Account: An account established and maintained in trust by the Departmen…

291-157-0015 Procedures (1) Notice to Adults in Custody: During the term of incarceration, each adult in custody is responsible for accumulating funds in anticipation of parole, post-prison supervision, or discharge. All monies received in the trust account during the term of inc…

291-157-0021 Distribution and Processing of Release Funds (1) An adult in custody’s trust account will be calculated by Central Trust. (2) A Release Services Manager will: (a) Determine whether the adult in custody needs release funds to meet minimum release needs, in accordance …

291-158-0005 Authority, Purpose, and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections (DOC) in accordance with ORS 30.643, 34.365, 34.370, 98.302, 138.590, 144.335, 179.040, 179.510 to 179.530, 421.068, 421.125, 423.0…

291-158-0010 Definitions (1) Administrative Trust Account: An account created and approved by Central Trust that is in the adult in custody financial banking system. This type of account may be used for club accounts, group activities or special interest groups, and is not associ…

291-158-0015 Trust Accounts (1) The Central Trust Unit will establish one trust account for each adult in custody which corresponds to the SID number issued. A trust account may include one or more sub-accounts as described in these rules. The trust account will accrue interest a…

291-158-0025 Designated Funds (1) An adult in custody may receive and expend designated funds as authorized by the functional unit manager or designee. (2) The functional unit manager or designee may authorize an adult in custody’s expenditure of designated funds for optical, med…

291-158-0035 Interest Accruals Any interest accrued on funds in an adult in custody’s protected money’s reserve account will be credited into that account monthly. Interest accrued on funds in any other account or sub-account will be credited monthly into the general spending tru…