Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 24 - CAPITAL PUNISHMENT (DEATH BY LETHAL INJECTION)
Section 291-024-0055 - Forty-Eight Hours Prior to Execution

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-024-0055

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

(1) The Superintendent or his/her designee will ensure that all arrangements as required by these rules have been accomplished.

(2) The Assistant Superintendent of Security or his/her designee will conduct training with the special security team to ensure that all team members are familiar with their duties and responsibilities.

(3) The Assistant Superintendent of Security or his/her designee will have a process of identifying all witnesses and visitors who will be entering the institution on the evening of the execution.

(4) The Superintendent or his/her designee will ensure that a sufficient number of staff have been scheduled to work the evening preceding the execution.

(5) The Superintendent or his/her designee will ensure the necessary execution documents have been prepared/obtained to include:

(a) An appropriate certificate of death that reflects the cause of death as execution by lethal injection in the manner prescribed in ORS 137.473; and

(b) A form authorizing release of the body to be signed by the mortician (CD 728P).

Stat. Auth.: ORS 137.463, 137.473, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 137.463, 137.473, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075;

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