Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 202 - CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF SEX OFFENDERS, RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS
Section 291-202-0010 - Authority, Purpose, and Policy
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-202-0010
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 144.625, 144.627, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 and 423.075.
(2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to:
(a) Establish a pilot program to study
the feasibility and effectiveness of treating a limited number of sexual
offenders (no more than 40 to 50 each year) with hormone or antiandrogen
agents, such as medroxyprogesterone acetate, as provided in 1999 Or Laws,
Chapter 435.
(b) Establish
Department of Corrections policies and procedures relating to the
implementation and enforcement of the pilot chemical treatment
program.
(c) Establish criteria to
be considered in determining the permanent residence requirements for certain
sex offenders upon release.
(3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to:
(a) Promote
public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions, and by
seeking ways to reduce their risk of committing future criminal acts.
(b) Establish a pilot program for the
evaluation and chemical treatment of a limited number of sexual offenders (no
more than 40 to 50 each year) who are within six months of release on parole or
post-prison supervision, and who are determined by the department to be most
likely to benefit from chemical treatment upon their release.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 144.625, 144.627, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
Stats. Implemented: ORS 144.625, 144.627, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
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