OAR 255-075-0004
Guidelines for “Best Interest” Return

When the Sanction Authority determines that an offender’s release on parole or post-prison supervision is not in the best interest of the offender or in the best interest of society, the Sanction Authority may return the offender to custody. This type of return to custody may apply when:

(1)

The offender is suffering from an emotional or psychological disturbance which makes the offender dangerous to self or others if left in the community. The following behavior may indicate a dangerous emotional or psychological disturbance:

(a)

Showing a present capacity to carry out any statements or threats of violence against the offender or the community; or

(b)

Circumstances and conduct similar to that which led to the initial incarceration; or

(2)

The offender’s behavior cannot be adequately controlled if left in the community.

(3)

Best interest returns for offenders on post-prison supervision shall not exceed 90 days, and must be approved by the Sanction Authority.

Source: Rule 255-075-0004 — Guidelines for “Best Interest” Return, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=255-075-0004 (accessed May 26, 2025).

255–075–0001
Definitions 255–075–0002
Suspension of Parole or Post-Prison Supervision 255–075–0003
Criteria for Allowing Offender to Remain in Community Pending Hearing 255–075–0004
Guidelines for “Best Interest” Return 255–075–0005
Hearing Requirement: Procedure 255–075–0006
Method of Hearing 255–075–0007
Designated Representative Conducts Hearing 255–075–0015
When Offender in Another Jurisdiction: Return 255–075–0025
Rights at Hearing 255–075–0026
Waiver of Hearing 255–075–0030
Board Rejection of Waiver 255–075–0031
Hearings Process 255–075–0035
Representation/Ability to Pay Attorney Fees 255–075–0036
Board Subpoenas 255–075–0040
Compelling of Witnesses: Contempt 255–075–0042
Probable Cause 255–075–0045
Evidence 255–075–0046
Postponement 255–075–0055
Reopening Hearings: Criteria 255–075–0056
Hearings Record 255–075–0065
Ten Day Period for Offender’s Evidence and Exceptions 255–075–0067
Final Action: Authority to Impose Administrative (Local) Sanctions, Revoke Supervision or Modify Conditions of Supervision 255–075–0070
Final Action: Procedure 255–075–0072
Re-release Order After Revocation 255–075–0073
Return to DOC for a Period of Greater than 12 Months 255–075–0075
Parolees/Offenders Convicted of New Crime in This or Another Jurisdiction 255–075–0078
Commencement Date for Prison Term Following a Violation 255–075–0079
Guidelines for Re-release 255–075–0080
Continuance on Parole or Supervision 255–075–0096
Denial of Rerelease Consideration 255–075–0097
Time for Future Disposition Hearing 255–075–0098
Restoration of Statutory and Meritorious Goodtime 255–075–0100
Future Disposition Hearing Packet

May 26, 2025

Rule 255-075-0004's source at or​.us