Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 75 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS
Section 291-075-0005 - Authority, Purpose, and Policy

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-075-0005

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 provide for the reporting, receipt, investigation, and resolution of citizen complaints concerning the Department of Corrections, its employees, and inmates and offenders under its jurisdiction.

(3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections that citizen complaints about the Department of Corrections personnel, programs and operations shall be logged and promptly investigated. Corrective action shall be taken if indicated, and a response furnished to the complainant.

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 & ORS 423.075

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