Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 31 - COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS
Section 291-031-0360 - Appeal Process

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-031-0360

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

(1) A county may appeal the termination of funding as described in OAR 291-031-0350 by submitting reasons for which they believe the termination of funding is not warranted, based upon one or more of the criteria listed below in subsection (3) of this rule. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Department of Corrections.

(2) After state funds have been withdrawn from a program, the program may be reconsidered for state funding upon a finding that the program has incorporated significant and relevant practices based on scientifically based research and is cost effective.

(a) In order to be reconsidered, the program shall submit in writing to the Department of Corrections the steps they have taken to incorporate the principles of evidence-based practices.

(b) The Department of Correction shall determine whether significant changes have been made to merit a program evaluation as described in OAR 291-031-0320.

(3) Criteria which may be considered in the appeal process:

(a) Scientific basis for the program design and evidence that the program is delivered consistent with research;

(b) Outcome study;

(c) Demonstrated cost-effectiveness; or

(d) The program is a single-source provider and there are no reasonable alternatives available to provide that service within the county.

(4) Any decision of the Department of Corrections shall be final.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 182.515, 182.525, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 182.515, 182.525, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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