Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 141 - LIBRARY SERVICES (INMATE)
Section 291-141-0005 - Authority, Purpose and Policy
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Authority: The authority for this rule 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 this rule is to establish uniform guidelines for the operation of libraries and the provision for library services in each Department of Corrections facility.
(3) Policy: It is the Department of Corrections policy to maintain institution libraries for the educational reinforcement, broadening and strengthening of the rehabilitative program of each inmate.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030 & ORS 423.075
Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030 & ORS 423.075