OAR 291-104-0106
Authority, Purpose, and Policy

(1)

Authority: The authority for these rules 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: The purpose of these rules is to:

(a)

Establish Department of Corrections policy and procedures for identifying and assigning an appropriate custody level to each inmate committed or transferred to the Department of Corrections and housed in a Department of Corrections operated or contracted facility or those adult-sentenced youths in the custody of Oregon Youth Authority;

(b)

Provide information for population management and planning; and

(c)

Provide information to support the appropriate distribution of correctional resources for both inmate and agency needs.

(3)

Policy:

(a)

Custody Level: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to assign each inmate committed or transferred to the custody of the department the lowest custody level deemed appropriate and to:

(A)

Provide the amount of supervision necessary to account for the inmate’s whereabouts;

(B)

Provide for the safe, secure, and orderly operation of Department of Corrections facilities;

(C)

Provide reasonable protection to the general community, staff, and inmate population;

(D)

Allow each inmate to exercise independent responsibility commensurate with his or her demonstrated ability and behavior; and

(E)

Ensure the provision of appropriate inmate health care, mental health treatment, education, and work programs.

(b)

Housing Assignments: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to assign an inmate housing consistent with his/her custody level, demonstrated behavior, and special needs. No Level 5 inmates shall be housed in a general population housing unit.

(c)

The following classification terminology directly corresponds when interpreting DOC administrative rules, policies, or procedures:

(A)

Level 5 — Maximum.

(B)

Level 4 — Close.

(C)

Level 3 — Medium.

(D)

Level 2 — Minimum.

(E)

Level 1 — Minimum.

Source: Rule 291-104-0106 — Authority, Purpose, and Policy, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=291-104-0106.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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