Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 137 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Division 68 - BIAS RESPONSE EMERGENCY FUND
Section 137-068-0050 - Dual Reports, Confidentiality and Department Review

(1) Dual reports: In the event of competing allegations of bias between two persons, both alleging the other has perpetrated bias against them, the application for emergency funds will be reviewed by three (3) members of the Department's Civil Rights Unit. A determination will be made within two (2) weeks of receipt of the application. The applicants will not be made aware of the competing report of bias to protect the confidentiality and safety of the other reporter. Emergency funds may still be awarded to each victim.

(2) Confidentiality: Pursuant to ORS 147.380(6), any data collected by the Department under this section that reveals the identity of any individual is exempt from public disclosure. Information may be shared between state government offices if the fund is audited.

(3) Review: The Department may deem an application ineligible if the applicant fails to meet eligibility requirements, fails to provide requested information in writing by the date required by the Department, or if the application contains false or misleading information. If the Department denies an application for emergency monies, the applicant has thirty (30) days to contact the Civil Rights Director in writing to request a review of the decision. The applicant will be notified in writing of the Civil Rights Director's decision, which is final.