OAR 416-260-0015
Offender Welfare Accounts

(1)

OYA has established Offender Welfare Accounts for each OYA close-custody facility to provide funds to benefit the close-custody offender population and enhance offender activities and programs.

(2)

Revenue from offender work programs, donations made to OYA for the benefit of all close custody facility offenders, and fundraisers benefiting close custody offender programs will be deposited into an Offender Welfare Account.

(3)

OYA may use monies in Offender Welfare Accounts to fund a variety of programs, services and activities benefiting the close custody offender population and enhancing offender close custody facility activities and programs. Specific uses of the funds may include, but are not limited to, operations, support or enhancement of the following programs, services and activities:

(a)

Recreational activities;

(b)

Incentive awards;

(c)

Holiday events, decorations, and gifts;

(d)

Entertainment equipment and supplies;

(e)

Repair of equipment purchased from an Offender Welfare Account; and

(f)

Offender work or vocational program startup costs, equipment, attire, and safety supplies.

Source: Rule 416-260-0015 — Offender Welfare Accounts, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=416-260-0015 (accessed May 26, 2025).

Verified

May 26, 2025

Rule 416-260-0015’s source at or​.us