OAR 291-024-0005
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 137.463 (Death warrant hearing), 137.473 (Means of inflicting death), 179.040 (General powers and duties), 423.020 (Department of Corrections), 423.030 (Department not limited by ORS 423.020), and 423.075 (Director).(2)
Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish specific procedures for administration of capital punishment in accordance with Oregon statutes. In addition, the rule establishes specific procedures for the care, custody and treatment of condemned inmates from the time an inmate is received through execution, and identifies responsibilities for preparation and carrying out of death sentences imposed under Oregon law.(3)
Policy:(a)
It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to discharge its statutory responsibility to carry out death sentences imposed under Oregon law in a manner that is consistent with Oregon statutes, and with the safe, secure and orderly management and operation of the Department of Corrections institution in which the execution takes place, the safety and security of Department staff and other persons directly involved in the execution process, and their families, with due regard for the dignity of the condemned inmate, and within the limitations of space and resources. Consistent with these policies, executions will be conducted in a manner designed to protect as completely as possible the anonymity of Department staff and other persons involved. All executions shall take place within the enclosure of a Department of Corrections institution designated by the Director of the Department of Corrections.(b)
Conscience Clause: Except as provided by statute, no employee of the Department of Corrections shall be required to participate in the execution of an inmate sentenced to death.
Source:
Rule 291-024-0005 — Authority, Purpose, and Policy, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-024-0005.