OAR 291-011-0025
Assignment and Removal of Inmates
(1)
Inmates will be assigned to disciplinary segregation in accordance with the Department of Corrections rule on Prohibited Inmate Conduct and Processing Disciplinary Actions (OAR 291-105). The functional unit manager or designee or the officer-in-charge may order immediate placement of an inmate in disciplinary segregation when it is necessary to protect the inmate or others, or for the safety, security and orderly operation of the facility.(2)
Immediately following any verbal threat of self destruction or act of self-destruction by an inmate, a mental health professional, if readily available or a registered nurse if a mental health professional is not readily available, will be consulted by the officer-in-charge to determine the proper course of action, in accordance with the rule on Suicide Prevention in Correctional Facilities (OAR 291-076).(3)
Dry Cell Status:(a)
An inmate may be placed on dry cell status by the officer-in-charge.(b)
An inmate placed on dry cell status will remain isolated from other inmates for a period not to exceed 72 hours, unless authorized by the functional unit manager.(c)
An inmate shall not be permitted visits while on dry cell status.(d)
There will be no interruption of normal food intake. The inmate will be provided water upon request.(e)
Additional specific procedures for placing an inmate on dry cell status are included in the department’s policy on Dry Cell Status (40.1.11).(4)
Inmates assigned to the Disciplinary Segregation Unit may be temporarily assigned to other treatment, program or service units (e.g., infirmary, Administrative Segregation Unit, Special Management Unit) for treatment or programming as deemed necessary and advisable by the department. Once the inmate has been assigned to a unit other than the Disciplinary Segregation Unit, the operating policies of the newly assigned unit will be used to manage the inmate.(5)
Release from disciplinary segregation, other than for emergency medical treatment or for transfer to another agency, will be authorized only upon order of the functional unit manager or designee.(6)
Inmates assigned to disciplinary segregation will be permitted minimally to leave their cell for visits, exercise, showers, medical, dental, mental health or authorized services or activities. An employee designated by the officer-in-charge will assign escort supervision. Disciplinary-segregated inmates will not be permitted to leave their cells without prior approval from the disciplinary segregation supervisor. Routine staff/inmate interviews shall take place at the inmate’s cell.
Source:
Rule 291-011-0025 — Assignment and Removal of Inmates, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-011-0025.