Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 78 - CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Section 291-078-0005 - Authority, Purpose, and Policy

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-078-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 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:

(a) Provide uniform business practices in accordance with evidence-based practices of case management for offender supervision in the community;

(b) Establish a level of statewide consistency for the classification of offenders;

(c) Classify offenders based upon the risk of recidivism;

(d) Operate on the principle of limited risk control and utilize an objective risk assessment tool for making classification decisions;

(e) Quantify workload, including both investigative and supervision services;

(f) Assign levels of supervision;

(g) Provide the data necessary for policy decisions, program planning, effective utilization of resources, research, and evaluation;

(h) Enhance corrections system credibility by providing a means of accountability through established auditing methods; and

(i) Provide workload data which may be used for resource allocation.

(3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to target resources to those offenders who are most likely to recidivate using evidence-based practices in a comprehensive case management approach.

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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