OAR 291-011-0060
Services and Activities
(1)
Canteen: Canteen items may be purchased every other week by those inmates who have available funds in their trust accounts.(a)
Close supervision status and short-term status inmates may ONLY purchase envelopes (maximum of 20).(b)
Long-term status inmates may purchase authorized items from the disciplinary segregation canteen list and additional items as authorized by the functional unit manager.(2)
Food:(a)
Except when under special diet specifically prescribed by the medical officer, each disciplinary-segregated inmate shall receive food prepared in accordance with the sanitation standards specified in the Department of Corrections rule on Food Service Programs (OAR 291-061). Inmates in disciplinary segregation will receive food of the same quality and standard ration as inmates in general population, unless security circumstances dictate otherwise or the inmate has been placed on a special medically approved diet. Partial meals will not be served.(b)
Religious diets must be approved by the facility chaplain.(c)
Food delivery to each inmate in his/her cell will be accomplished by a staff member.(d)
Controlled feeding (nutra loaf) may be substituted for the meal in accordance with the department’s rule on Controlled Feeding (OAR 291-083).(e)
Food shall never to be used as a reward or as a punishment.(3)
Clothing: A clean set of outergarments and undergarments will be provided on an exchange basis three times a week.(4)
Linen: A clean towel will be provided when an inmate showers. Clean sheets and pillow cases will be provided on a weekly basis.(a)
Each disciplinary-segregated inmate will be visited at least daily by a member of the medical staff. The medical staff member will then process requests for medical, dental, and mental health services to the appropriate staff member.(b)
Health care and mental health services will be provided to inmates in disciplinary segregation according to the Department of Corrections rule on Health Services (Inmate) (OAR 291-124).(c)
If a disciplinary-segregated inmate complains of a medical, dental or psychological problem at other than the time of the medical staff member’s visit, the staff member receiving the complaint will notify the disciplinary segregation supervisor who will make the request for service to the appropriate section in a timely manner. The request for service will be documented on the inmate’s record.(d)
If the disciplinary-segregated inmate’s medical or mental health condition is not treatable in his/her cell, the inmate will be escorted to appropriate facilities. Unless otherwise ordered by the Assistant Superintendent of Security or security manager, security supervision will be maintained throughout the inmate’s examination and treatment.(e)
Any disciplinary-segregated inmate transferred from the facility for treatment will, upon his/her return, resume disciplinary segregation assignment unless confinement elsewhere is recommended by facility medical, dental, or mental health professionals and approved by the functional unit manager or the officer-of-the-day.(6)
Personal Hygiene:(a)
Inmates in disciplinary segregation will have the opportunity to shower and shave at least three times weekly.(b)
Arrangements for haircuts will be made by the disciplinary segregation supervisor once a month.(7)
Inmate Communication Form: Each disciplinary-segregated inmate may write to any staff member by submitting an inmate communication form. Inmate communication forms will be made available once per day. Submitted inmate communication forms will be forwarded without undue delay.(8)
Correspondence:(a)
Each disciplinary-segregated inmate will be allowed to correspond in accordance with the Department of Corrections rule on Mail (Inmate) (OAR-291-131).(b)
Disciplinary segregation staff will inspect all incoming mail prior to distributing to inmate. All legal mail must be opened in the presence of the inmate.(9)
Visits: Inmates assigned to disciplinary segregation shall be granted visits in accordance with the Department of Corrections rule on Visiting (Inmate) (OAR 291-127).(10)
Legal visits will not be denied to a segregated inmate unless his/her conduct is so disruptive that the safety, security and orderly operation of the facility would be compromised.(11)
Reading:(a)
Reading material will be issued or exchanged at least weekly.(b)
The disciplinary segregation supervisor will coordinate activity with the appropriate staff member to assure adequate availability of books and/or magazines for disciplinary-segregated inmates. All such items entering or leaving disciplinary segregation shall be inspected by the Disciplinary Segregation Unit staff member handling entry/exit for contraband and/or abuse.(12)
Exercise: Inmates in disciplinary segregation will be provided opportunity to exercise a minimum of 40 minutes, which includes shaving and showering, per day, five days a week, in an area and manner specified by the functional unit manager, unless security, staff availability or safety considerations dictate otherwise as authorized by the security manager.(13)
Religious Services:(a)
Religious Services staff will visit each disciplinary-segregated inmate once a week, if the inmate requests.(b)
No inmate will be denied the opportunity to receive religious guidance from staff chaplains or approved religious volunteers while in disciplinary segregation. The practice of his/her religion may be restricted to the inmate’s cell.(14)
Work: Inmates in disciplinary segregation will only be permitted work assignments that include maintenance of their own quarters and the disciplinary segregation facilities.(15)
Telephone Services: Telephone calls related to legal matters will be handled in accordance with the Department of Corrections rule on Telephones (Inmate) (OAR 291-130). Telephone calls other than legal calls will be limited to verified emergency situations (death, serious illness, or injury to an immediate family member, etc.) or as authorized by the functional unit manager or designee.(16)
Legal Activities: Inmates assigned to disciplinary segregation shall be permitted to pursue their legal activities according to the procedures prescribed in the Department of Corrections rule on Legal Affairs (Inmate) (OAR 291-139).
Source:
Rule 291-011-0060 — Services and Activities, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-011-0060.