Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 131 - MAIL (AIC)
Section 291-131-0005 - Authority, Purpose, and Policy

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-131-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 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 of Corrections policy and procedures governing the sending, receipt, and processing of inmate mail in Department of Corrections facilities.

(3) Policy: Within the inherent limitations of resources and the need for facility security, safety, health, order and discipline, and inmate rehabilitation, it is the policy of the Department of Corrections (DOC) to permit inmates to send and receive mail in the manner, and under the circumstances, set forth in these rules.

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

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

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