OAR 291-171-0005
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 establish department policy and procedures for offender communication with staff and the administration of the department’s internal grievance review and appeal system for offenders under the supervision of the Department of Corrections.
(3) Policy:
(a) It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to encourage offenders to address their concerns informally with appropriate staff and managers through either dialog or informal written communication.
(b) Recognizing that due to the complex nature of the community corrections setting some issues or disputes between staff and offenders may not be readily resolved at an informal level, it is the policy of the Department of Corrections to permit and encourage offenders to seek resolution of issues or disputes using the department’s offender grievance review and appeal system established in these rules.
(c) Within the inherent limitations of resources, it is the policy of the Department of Corrections that all offenders be treated fairly and equitably, and that staff actions and decisions be consistent with the rules, policies and procedures of the department.

Source: Rule 291-171-0005 — Authority, Purpose, and Policy, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=291-171-0005 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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