Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 167 - JAIL INSPECTIONS
Section 291-167-0005 - Authority, Purpose and Policy

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-167-0005

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

(1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 169.070, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075.

(2) Purpose: To provide coordinated state services to local governments with respect to local correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities within the State of Oregon.

(3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to designate staff within the state to:

(a) Provide technical assistance to local governments in planning and operation of county correctional facilities.

(b) Inspect local facilities for compliance with standards established in ORS 169.070, 169.076 to 169.078, 169.740, 419A.052, 419A.061 and 419B.180.

(c) Take appropriate action to insure compliance as provided in ORS 169.080;

(d) Review plans of new construction or major renovation of local correctional facilities, temporary holds, lockups and juvenile detention facilities providing advisory recommendation on safety and security as provided in ORS 169.085.

(e) Develop, publish, distribute, and maintain a manual of recommended guidelines for the operation of local correctional facilities, lockups, temporary holds, and juvenile detention facilities as provided in ORS 169.090.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 169.070, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 169.070 - 169.750, 179.040, 419A.052, 419A.061, 419B.180, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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