OAR 416-150-0020
Attorney Interview
(1)
When an attorney asks to interview an offender, the following provisions shall apply:(a)
The attorney of record representing the offender may interview the offender privately. If the attorney, or the offender requests, an OYA staff will be present during the interview.(b)
An adversarial attorney will not be permitted to interview an offender unless the offender’s legal guardian consents to the interview and the offender’s own attorney is also present.(2)
Offenders may request an opportunity to privately consult with legal counsel, either face-to-face or by telephone.(a)
Attorneys of record who wish to consult face-to-face with offenders will make an appointment in advance.(b)
When an offender requests to telephone an attorney or an attorney attempts to make contact via telephone with his/her client, OYA staff will arrange the call as soon as reasonably practical within normal business hours, and in all cases within 24 hours of the request, excluding weekends or holidays. In an emergency, the call will be arranged as soon as reasonably practical without regard to normal business hours, weekends or holidays.(c)
Staff will not screen or inquire into the reason for or the purpose of the call, except to determine if an emergency exists.(3)
A copy of the current directory of attorneys in Oregon will be maintained at each OYA facility.(4)
All offenders may access the courts, without obstruction or interference by OYA staff, in order to challenge unlawful commitments and to seek redress for violations of their constitutional rights.(5)
All offenders will be permitted to retain legal papers and correspondence in a confidential manner. Written correspondence between attorneys and offenders is discussed in OAR 416-440-0020 (Offender Mail).
Source:
Rule 416-150-0020 — Attorney Interview, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=416-150-0020.