OAR 291-041-0005
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 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: To ensure safety and security of the Department of Corrections facilities.

(3)

Policy: In order to maintain proper control over persons under its supervision and to ensure the safety and security of its facilities, it is the policy of the Department of Corrections, that any person employed by or volunteering with the department or Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or any person visiting or living in a Department of Corrections facility may be subject to search at any time in accordance with the procedures outlined in this rule.

Source: Rule 291-041-0005 — Authority, Purpose, and Policy, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=291-041-0005.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 291-041-0005’s source at or​.us