Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 109 - GRIEVANCE REVIEW SYSTEM (AIC)
Section 291-109-0100 - Authority, Purpose, and Policy
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-109-0100
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075.
(2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to establish department policy and procedures for adult in custody (AIC) communication with staff and the administration of the department's internal grievance review and appeal system for AICs confined in Department of Corrections facilities.
(3) Policy:
(a) It is the policy of the Department of
Corrections to encourage AICs to address their concerns informally with
appropriate staff and managers through dialog or by utilizing communication
forms. AICs having information or concerns regarding the conduct or behavior of
staff that may directly threaten the life, health, and safety of staff or AICs
are also encouraged to communicate their information and concerns to the
department using such other systems as the department may develop, for example,
the Inspector General's hotline.
(b) Recognizing that due to the complex
nature of the correctional setting some issues or disputes between staff and
AICs may not be readily resolved at an informal level, it is the policy of the
Department of Corrections to permit and encourage AICs to seek resolution of
issues or disputes with employees, contractors, or volunteers of the Department
of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises using the department's
internal AIC grievance review and appeal system established in these
rules.
(c) Within the inherent
limitations of resources and the need for facility security, safety, health and
good order, it is the policy of the Department of Corrections that all AICs be
treated fairly and equitably, and that staff actions and decisions be
consistent with the rules, policies and procedures of the department.
Statutory/Other Authority: 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & ORS 179.040
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
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