Treatment for persons with substance use disorder

ORS 423.150

ORS 423.150

(1) The Department of Corrections shall:

(a) Provide appropriate treatment services to persons with substance use disorder who are in the custody of the department and who have moderate to severe treatment needs; and

(b) Determine which persons are eligible for treatment under this subsection using an actuarial risk assessment tool.

(2) Nothing in this section:

(a) Creates any claim, right of action or civil liability; or

(b) Requires a supervisory authority or the Department of Corrections to provide treatment to any individual under the authority’s supervision or in the custody of the department. [2009 c.660 §12; 2011 c.673 §14; 2017 c.21 §59; 2025 c.557 §20]

Note: The amendments to 423.150 by section 20, chapter 557, Oregon Laws 2025, become operative July 1, 2026, and apply to grants that the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission first advertises or otherwise solicits on or after July 1, 2026. See sections 50 and 51, chapter 557, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that is operative until July 1, 2026, is set forth for the user’s convenience.