OAR 291-167-0005
Authority, Purpose and Policy
(1)
Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 169.070 (Coordination of state services by Department of Corrections), 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 provide coordinated state services to local governments with respect to local correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities within the State of Oregon.(3)
Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to designate staff within the state to:(a)
Provide technical assistance to local governments in planning and operation of county correctional facilities.(b)
Inspect local facilities for compliance with standards established in ORS 169.070 (Coordination of state services by Department of Corrections), 169.076 (Standards for local correctional facilities) to 169.078 (Standards for temporary hold facilities), 169.740 (Standards for juvenile detention facilities), 419A.052 (Specifications of facilities), 419A.061 (Inspection of detention facilities) and 419B.180 (Shelter facilities).(c)
Take appropriate action to insure compliance as provided in ORS 169.080 (Effect of failure to comply with standards);(d)
Review plans of new construction or major renovation of local correctional facilities, temporary holds, lockups and juvenile detention facilities providing advisory recommendation on safety and security as provided in ORS 169.085 (Submission of construction or renovation plans to Department of Corrections).(e)
Develop, publish, distribute, and maintain a manual of recommended guidelines for the operation of local correctional facilities, lockups, temporary holds, and juvenile detention facilities as provided in ORS 169.090 (Manual of guidelines for local correctional facility operation).
Source:
Rule 291-167-0005 — Authority, Purpose and Policy, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-167-0005.