ORS 423.075
Director

  • appointment
  • duties
  • rules

(1)

The Department of Corrections shall be under the supervision and control of a director who is responsible for providing for programs for the delivery to the public of the services assigned to the department, and for undertaking long-range planning necessary for the effective and efficient delivery of these services.

(2)

The Governor shall appoint the director for a term of four years, but the director may be removed at any time during such term at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation).

(3)

The director shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or, if not so provided, as may be fixed by the Governor, and shall be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the director in the performance of official duties.

(4)

The director may appoint a deputy director, whose appointment is subject to approval by the Governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the director. The deputy director shall have full authority to act for the director, subject to directions of the director. The appointment of the deputy director shall be by written order, filed with the Secretary of State.

(5)

The Director of the Department of Corrections shall:

(a)

For purposes of administration and control, and with the approval of the Governor, organize and reorganize the department in whatever manner the director deems necessary to conduct the work of the department.

(b)

Appoint all subordinate superintendents, officers and employees, whether classified or unclassified, of the department, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation, subject to applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law.

(c)

Delegate to departmental employees such responsibilities and authority as the director determines to be necessary.

(d)

Provide for the safety of all prisoners in the custody of the department and may adopt rules for the government and administration of the department. [1987 c.320 §§2,3]

Source: Section 423.075 — Director; appointment; duties; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Director of Department of Corrections may adopt rules providing for imposition of fines as disciplinary sanctions. Clark v. Schumacher, 103 Or App 1, 795 P2d 1093 (1990)

Rule of Department of Corrections relating to administrative search of employees did not exceed statutory authority of department to provide secure and healthy environment inside prisons. AFSCME Local 2623 v. Dept. of Corrections, 315 Or 74, 843 P2d 409 (1992)

423.010
Definitions for ORS 423.010 to 423.070 423.020
Department of Corrections 423.030
Department not limited by ORS 423.020 423.035
Application of ORS 411.171 (1) 423.045
Handgun or ammunition on department property 423.055
Provision of personal hygiene products 423.070
Deposit and disbursement of funds received under Western Interstate Corrections Compact 423.075
Director 423.076
Director’s authority to grant peace officer power to corrections officer 423.077
Certification of department employees to provide mental health services 423.078
Visitors 423.085
Administrator of Correctional Education 423.090
Establishment or designation of diagnostic facilities 423.093
Reimbursement of expenses from prisoner 423.097
Department of Corrections Account 423.100
Revolving fund 423.105
Payment of court-ordered financial obligations 423.110
Acceptance of moneys for reentry services 423.120
Supplemental funding for reentry of young offenders 423.150
Treatment for drug-addicted persons 423.160
Bill of rights of children of incarcerated parents 423.400
Office established 423.405
Qualifications for office 423.410
Term 423.415
Deputy and additional officers and employees 423.420
General duties and powers 423.425
Investigatory authority 423.430
Investigative priority 423.435
Recommendations following investigation 423.440
Letters between ombudsman and persons in custody 423.445
Witness rights 423.450
Contempt proceedings against person interfering with ombudsman 423.475
Findings 423.478
Duties of department and counties 423.483
Baseline funding 423.486
Costs incurred by county 423.490
Department reimbursement of counties for costs incurred pursuant to ORS 813.011 423.497
National criminal history check 423.500
Definitions for ORS 423.500 to 423.560 423.505
Legislative policy on program funding 423.520
Financial grants to counties for community corrections programs 423.525
Application for financial aid 423.530
Procedure for determining amount of financial grants 423.535
Biennial community corrections plan required 423.540
Program compliance review by Director of Department of Corrections 423.549
State positions in community corrections branch 423.555
Statewide program evaluation and information system 423.557
“Recidivism” defined for statistical evaluations 423.560
Local public safety coordinating council 423.565
Additional duties of public safety coordinating council 423.569
Annual summary 423.600
Legislative findings 423.605
Definition 423.610
Liability of persons associated with program 423.615
Rules
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Current through early 2024

§ 423.075’s source at oregon​.gov