Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 27 - DEATH (INMATE)
Section 291-027-0010 - Authority, Purpose and Policy

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-027-0010

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 proper notification and documentation of an inmate death.

(3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to assure that effective channels of communication exist for prompt and proper reporting and investigation of inmate deaths and for timely and compassionate notification of the emergency contact person.

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 & 423.075

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