OAR 416-420-0010
Facility Entrance


(1)

OYA acknowledges the importance of partnerships with community members, knowing that the effectiveness of those partnerships is increased when community members understand the services offered by OYA. OYA recognizes the importance of interaction between offenders in its custody with family and members of the community. Such access allows offenders to maintain contact with their families and community, and contributes to effective planning for an offender’s treatment needs.

(2)

OYA will control access into and out of facilities that physically house offenders, in order to maintain the security, safety, sound order, and discipline within the facility.

(a)

Approval to enter facilities is granted by the facility superintendent or camp director. This approval may be delegated according to OYA policy.

(b)

Requests to enter a facility require advance notice, according to OYA policy and local operating protocol.

(c)

All persons who enter OYA facilities will be supervised by staff. Individual contact with offenders is prohibited, unless specifically authorized by the facility superintendent or camp director.

(d)

Persons must conform to all security and control procedures enforced at the facility. Failure to do so is grounds for refusal of entry or removal if entry has already been gained.

(A)

Facility staff will notify persons of all relevant rules, policies, procedures, and protocols prior to entry into the facility.

(B)

Persons may be asked to submit to a search of their person (may include use of visual inspection, metal detectors, or other electronic devices) or personal property.

(C)

Persons may be subject to an electronic criminal records check.

(D)

The facility will place limitations on the type of property that is allowed within the secure perimeter of the facility. Visitors will not possess or carry onto the grounds of any OYA facility explosive devices, firearms, ammunition, pocket knives, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, dangerous drugs, aerosol spray cans, or objects or material of any kind that might be used to compromise the safety and security of the facility. No cameras, tape recorders, or electronic devices are allowed without specific written authorization of the facility superintendent or camp director.
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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