OAR 291-149-0135
Approval Process

(1) The work release approval authority, in its sole discretion, may approve or deny assignment and participation of eligible inmates in a Department-approved work release program based on its determination that the inmate’s participation in a program is consistent with the safety of the community, the welfare of the inmate, the program objectives and the rules of the Department.
(2) Inmates Meeting criteria for “Community” Work Assignments:
(a) In addition to receiving approval from the work release approval authority for assignment and participation in a work release program, inmates meeting the criteria for ‘Community’ work assignment pursuant to OAR 291-082-0110 (Work Housing Assignment Level Evaluation (WHALE) Eligibility)(3) must also receive approval from either the Assistant Director of Correctional Services or designee, or from the Assistant Director of Operations or designee, as described below:
(A) Approval of the Assistant Director of Correctional Services or designee is required for placement of an inmate in a work release program for the purposes of alcohol and drug treatment; education, including but not limited to vocational, technical and general education; mental health programs; or specific treatment to develop independent living skills.
(B) Approval of the Assistant Director of Operations or designee is required for placement of an inmate in a work release program for the purpose of participating in an inmate work program.
(3) The work release approval authority may specify conditions for the inmate’s assignment and participation in a work release program.
(4) Inmates approved for assignment and participation in a Department-approved work release program will be notified in writing of the approval, and of any conditions of participation specified by the work release approval authority.

Source: Rule 291-149-0135 — Approval Process, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=291-149-0135.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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