OAR 291-121-0015
Methods of Application and Approval for Program Participation
(1)
Mill Creek Correctional Facility: Inmate applications for admission to the hobby shop will be submitted on an Interview Request (CD 214) to the facility commander or designee:(a)
The facility commander or designee will determine the inmate’s eligibility for assignment to the hobby shop program;(b)
The facility commander or designee will maintain a list by date of application of the inmates requesting hobby shop admission;(c)
As space becomes available in the hobby shop, inmates will be assigned from the list, in order of application, to the hobby shop.(2)
Oregon State Correctional Institution:(a)
Inmates may apply to participate in the hobby shop program by sending an Interview Request (CD 214) to the hobby shop supervisor;(b)
If there are no vacancies in the hobby shop, names will be placed on a waiting list in the order in which applications are received by the hobby shop supervisor;(c)
A person who has documented and demonstrated past behavior as a threat to others or to the security and safety of the institution may be defined placement in the hobby shop program;(d)
Inmates must show sufficient resources are available to secure needed supplies prior to hobby shop program admission. Inmate without funds must show donated property availability which will need final approval by the hobby shop supervisor;(e)
If, in the hobby shop supervisor’s opinion, an inmate is no longer benefitting from the program, the supervisor may submit a recommendation to the Activities Manager to review the inmate for removal from the program;(f)
If an inmate is absent from the institution for forty-five days, his property will be removed from the hobby shop, packaged and stored in the property room located in the back of Unit #1 for subsequent disposition as appropriate in accordance with the Department of Corrections rule on Personal Property Control and Disposition (Inmate) and Oregon State Correctional Institution requirements;(g)
There are no full-time assignments to the hobby shop. In the event all hobby work spaces are filled and a waiting list exists, the Activities Manager may elect to remove from active participation the inmates who have held work spaces for the longest period of time to the extent deemed appropriate to accommodate the waiting list and thus assure equal opportunity in the hobby shop. Any inmate removed will be permitted to complete the project then in progress; his name will then be added to the waiting list. Materials sent home during these conditions shall be sent at the institution’s expense or stored at institution discretion. When an inmate voluntarily terminates program involvement or is removed from the program for disciplinary reasons, personal hobby shop materials will be sent out of the institution at the inmate’s expense;(h)
Individual clubs wishing to obtain access to the hobby shop to work on club projects will submit a written request to the Activities Manager. If approved for program placement, the hobby shop supervisor will determine appropriate times and locations for club work to be done.(3)
Oregon State Penitentiary:(a)
Inmate applications for admission to the hobby shop:(A)
Applications will be submitted on an Interview Request Form (CD 214) to the inmate’s respective counselor;(B)
The counselor will present the application to the Assistant Superintendent, Security or designee and a decision will be reached as to whether the inmate is eligible for placement on the hobby shop waiting list;(C)
The hobby shop waiting list will remain in the Operations Captain/Lieutenant’s office.(b)
Eligibility and Assignment Criteria:(A)
Six months served in the institution since admission on current sentence, six months clear conduct (no major rule violation) at time of assignment request, and six months clear conduct at time of actual assignment to the hobby shop;(B)
Twelve months or more to release date;(C)
Sufficient resources available to secure needed supplies at the time of assignment;(D)
A person that has documented and demonstrated past behavior as a threat to others or to the security and safety of the institution may be denied placement on the hobby shop waiting list or admittance to the hobby shop program;(E)
Inmates will be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent, Security or Operations Captain/Lieutenant to the hobby shop from the established eligibility list in chronological order.(c)
Bench Activity by Clubs:(A)
Individual clubs wishing to obtain a bench must submit a request to the Assistant Superintendent, Security for review at the Activities Committee meeting. If approved, they are placed on the bottom of the waiting list;(B)
Eligibility and assignment criteria for clubs is the same as for individual inmates, except the club selects the individual to participate and refers the name to the Assistant Superintendent, Security for consideration and approval;(C)
Inmates selected by the clubs are to use only the benches specified for club use;(D)
Two inmates are allowed to be assigned and/or work on each club bench at a time;(E)
The system for receiving items, selling, etc., is the regular process for other inmates except the club(s) sponsor the material(s) bought. All club-sponsored hobby craft items will be credited to that specific club account;(F)
If an inmate is removed from the hobby shop by the Disciplinary Committee, the club’s status will be reviewed by the Assistant Superintendent, Security. Removal of an assigned inmate will not be an automatic removal of the club bench unless the violation was directly related to the hobby shop.(d)
Attendance/Removal:(A)
All inmates assigned to the hobby shop part-time will maintain a minimum of eight work periods per month. Full-time assignments require the same attendance as full-time jobs. Failure to meet the minimum attendance requirements may result in removal from the hobby shop;(B)
An inmate may be removed by the Assistant Superintendent, Security or designee if the inmate’s actions while working in the hobby shop present a threat to the security of the institution. Inmates working in the hobby shop will work on their own approved hobby craft only.(4)
Oregon Women’s Correctional Center: An arts and crafts area is maintained in the Program Unit:(a)
All arts and crafts projects and materials to be used in the institution shall be approved by the Education Manager and Security Manager. All requests are submitted by the Recreation Supervisor on a Program Proposal Form (CD 812) or Special Program Request Form (CD 812A);(b)
Inmates may use the arts and crafts area to work on approved items unless specifically restricted from the privilege;(c)
Space availability shall be a criterion used to govern inmate participation. If use exceeds available space, the Recreation Therapist shall originate a schedule to permit equal participation by all inmates. Inmates shall obtain permission from the Recreation Supervisor before entering the arts and crafts area.
Source:
Rule 291-121-0015 — Methods of Application and Approval for Program Participation, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-121-0015.