OAR 291-064-0070
Good Cause for Involuntary Administration of Psychotropic Medications to Inmates

Good cause exists for recommending involuntary administration of psychotropic medications if, in the opinion of the treating practitioner:

(1)

The inmate is suffering from a mental disorder and as a result of the disorder:

(a)

The inmate is gravely disabled; or

(b)

The inmate’s behavior creates a likelihood of serious harm to self or others; and

(2)

The inmate:

(a)

Is deemed not competent to give informed consent to administration of psychotropic medications as provided in OAR 291-064-0030 (General Policy on Obtaining Informed Consent for Administration of Psychotropic Medications); or

(b)

Has refused to give informed consent to the administration of psychotropic medications; and

(3)

The use of psychotropic medications is clinically indicated for:

(a)

Restoring, or preventing deterioration of the inmate’s mental or physical health; or

(b)

Alleviating extreme suffering; or

(c)

Saving or extending the inmate’s life; and

(4)

Psychotropic medications are the most appropriate treatment for the inmate’s condition according to current clinical practice; and

(5)

Other less intrusive procedures have been considered and the reasons for rejecting those procedures have been documented in the inmate’s treatment record; and

(6)

The treating practitioner attempted to first obtain the inmate’s written informed consent.

Source: Rule 291-064-0070 — Good Cause for Involuntary Administration of Psychotropic Medications to Inmates, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=291-064-0070.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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