Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 48 - MENTAL HEALTH SPECIAL HOUSING
Section 291-048-0200 - Authority, Purpose and Policy

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-048-0200

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 department policy and procedures for the assignment of inmates to mental health special housing who, because of a mental illness or severe emotional disturbance, are unable to adjust satisfactorily in the general inmate population.

(3) Policy: The department recognizes there are a number of inmates with significant mental health issues. It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to:

(a) Provide an environment oriented to mental health treatment for inmates within the department who, because of mental illness or severe emotional disturbance, are behaving in such a way as to endanger themselves or others or are unable to provide for their basic needs; and

(b) Adopt practices within this environment to safely manage this high risk inmate population where effective treatment and behavior management can occur.

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

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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