Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 149 - WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS
Section 291-149-0110 - Definitions

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-149-0110

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Designated Outside Agency: A custody agency, other than the Oregon Department of Corrections, that houses inmates who are still under the legal supervision of the Oregon Department of Corrections, including an Oregon county.

(2) Inmate: Any person under the supervision of the Department of Corrections who is not on parole, post-prison supervision or probation status.

(3) Program Staff: Any Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or County employee, contractor (and contractor's employees/staff), or volunteer who works with inmates in a Department approved program which includes work release.

(4) Work Release Approval Authority: A Department of Corrections employee designated by the Director to approve and assign inmates to work release programs.

(5) Work Release Program: A program in which an inmate may be released from confinement in a Department of Corrections facility or authorized to leave other assigned quarters for the purpose of:

(a) Participating in an inmate work program approved by the Director of the Department of Corrections, including work with public or private agencies or persons, with or without compensation,

(b) Obtaining additional education, including but not limited to vocational, technical and general education;

(c) Participating in alcohol or drug treatment programs;

(d) Participating in mental health programs; or

(e) Specific treatment to develop independent living skills.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.260, 144.410-525, 179.040, 421.440, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 1997 OL, Ch. 313, 851 & 852

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.260, 144.410-525, 179.040, 421.440, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 1997 OL, Ch. 313, 851 & 852

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