Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 11 - SEGREGATION (DISCIPLINARY)
Section 291-011-0050 - Property

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-011-0050

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) Any personal property, as defined in the Department of Corrections rule on Personal Property Control (Inmate) (OAR 291-117), not permitted in the cell of any disciplinary-segregated inmate will be properly protected in a location designated by the functional unit manager. Upon release from the Disciplinary Segregation Unit, the inmate will check his/her personal property and sign the property sheet.

(2) The following standard items are issued to all inmates in disciplinary segregation:

(a) Writing utensil

(b) Coveralls (orange)/two-piece scrub;

(c) Shower shoes (one pair);

(d) Towel;

(e) Blanket(s) (staff will determine appropriate number issued consistent with general population standards;

(f) Sheets (two total);

(g) Mattress;

(h) Pillow;

(i) Pillow case;

(j) Socks (one pair);

(k) Soap;

(l) Toothbrush;

(m) Comb;

(n) Undergarments;

(o) Property box;

(p) Envelopes (two);

(q) Writing paper; and

(r) Inmate communication forms (two total).

(3) Inmates classified as short-term status are allowed the standard issued items plus the following personal property:

(a) Envelopes (20 total);

(b) Library book (one);

(c) Newspaper (one);

(d) Magazines (three total);

(f) Legal work (pending); and

(g) Address book.

(4) Those inmates classified as long-term status are allowed the standard issued items, personal property identified for short-term status inmates, plus the following personal property:

(a) Library books (three total)

(b) Disciplinary Segregation Unit approved canteen items purchased after admission to DSU;

(c) Photographs (ten total); and

(d) Magazines and newspapers which MAY be exchanged if approved by the disciplinary segregation supervisor.

(5) Property for inmates in close supervision status includes the following (unless a specific deprivation order exists as authorized in OAR 291-011-0064):

(a) Clothing (coveralls, shower shoes, undergarments, socks);

(b) Bedding/linens (mattress, pillow and pillowcase, two sheets, blankets and towel); and

(c) Basic hygiene items (toothbrush, comb, toilet paper and soap).

(6) An inmate on close supervision status will not be allowed to maintain personal property in his/her cell. Pen or pencil, paper, envelopes and mail/legal work will be issued daily if requested for a four-hour block of time.

(7) Disciplinary-segregated inmates will be permitted to retain basic personal health items (i.e., dentures, prescribed glasses, hearing aids).

(8) Disciplinary-segregated inmates will be permitted religious items as approved by the chaplain and security manager in accordance with the rule on Religious Activities (OAR 291-143).

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, 421, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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