Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1)
Commissary:
(a) AICs on death row status may
be allowed to purchase such commissary items that are made available to general
population as determined by the FUM or designee.
(b) When permitted, access to the commissary
will be on a weekly basis. Each week commissary is permitted, commissary slips
shall be handed out based on a schedule to be determined by the FUM or
designee.
(2) Clothing:
(a) A clean set of clothing shall be provided
on an exchange basis at least three times per week.
(b) Coats or other protective clothing may be
issued for yard, transport or escort purposes only, in the case of inclement
weather. Issued coats shall not be permitted in the cell, unless authorized by
FUM or designee.
(3)
Exercise: AICs on death row status shall have an opportunity for inside and
outside exercise.
(a) Inside Exercise: AICs on
death row status may be provided an opportunity for inside exercise a minimum
of 40 minutes per day, seven days per week. The 40 minutes may include shaving
and showering.
(b) Outside
Exercise: AICs on death row status may be provided an opportunity for outside
exercise for one hour per day a minimum of five days per week, if they choose
to participate,
(c) Exercise shall
be permitted in designated areas and conducted in a manner specified by staff
except as authorized by the FUM or designee due to security, staff
availability, safety or other considerations.
(4) Mail: AICs on death row status shall be
allowed to correspond in accordance with the Department of Corrections rules on
Mail (AIC) (OAR 291-131). Legal mail shall be opened in the
presence of the AIC except as outlined in the rules on Mail (AIC)
(OAR 291-131).
(5) Telephone
Services: AICs on death row status will be provided telephone services in
accordance with the Department of Corrections rules on Telephones
(AIC) (OAR 291-130), except as directed by the FUM/designee. Legal and
staff-assisted phone calls shall be allowed as provided in the Department of
Corrections rule on Telephones (AIC) (OAR 291-130).
(6) Visiting:
(a) AICs on death row status who are approved
for visiting shall be permitted two basic visits per week with approved
visitors on their visiting list. The maximum length of visits is limited to two
hours, depending upon space availability. Visits shall be scheduled in
advance.
(b) Visiting shall occur
in accordance with the Department of Corrections rules on Capital
Punishment (Death by Lethal Injection) (OAR 291-024) and Visiting
(AIC) (OAR 291-127).
(7) Religious Services: AICs on death row
status will be afforded Religious Activities in accordance with the Department
of Corrections rules on Religious Activities (OAR
291-143).
(8) Education
Services: AICs on death row status may request and obtain access to authorized
educational materials by submitting an AIC Communication to the housing unit
supervisor. Once the request is approved, the housing unit supervisor shall
forward it to the appropriate education resource.
(9) Food:
(a) Except when under a special diet
specifically prescribed by the medical officer, AICs on death row status shall
receive food prepared in accordance with the sanitation standards specified in
the Department of Corrections rule on Food Service Programs (OAR
291-061). AICs on death row status will receive food of the same quality
and standard ration as AICs assigned to general population housing, unless
security circumstances dictate otherwise or theAIC has been placed on a special
medically approved diet. Partial meals will not be served.
(b) AICs on death row status may request
religious dietary accommodations in accordance with Religious Activities
(OAR 291-143).
(10) Linen:AICs on death row status will be
provided with clean linen in accordance with a cleaning or exchange schedule
established in accordance with the Department of Corrections rule on
Hygiene, Grooming and Sanitation (AIC OAR 291-123).
(11) Personal Hygiene:
(a) AICs on death row status will have the
opportunity to shower and shave at least three times weekly.
(b) AICs on death row status will be afforded
haircuts on a schedule as designated by the FUM or designee.
(12) Medical/Dental/Mental Health
Care and Services:
(a) AICs on death row
status will be provided access to medical, dental, and mental health care and
services in accordance with the Department of Corrections rules on Health
Services (AIC) (OAR 291-124).
(b) AICs on death row status will be provided
regular access to pill line and sick call in accordance with a schedule
established by the FUM/designee in consultation with the institution Medical
Services Manager.
(13)
Request forms will be provided as authorized by the FUM or designee.
(14) Reading material will be available and
exchanged as scheduled.
(15) Work
Assignments: AICs on death row status may be afforded work assignments within
the housing unit and related outside areas as authorized by the FUM or
designee.
(16) Legal Materials and
Activities: AICs assigned to death row status shall be permitted to possess and
access their own legal materials and pursue their legal activities in
accordance with these rules, and as prescribed in the Department of Corrections
rules on Legal Affairs (AIC) (OAR 291-139) and Personal
Property (AIC) (OAR 291-117).
Statutory/Other Authority:ORS
179.040,
423.020,
423.030 &
423.075
Statutes/Other Implemented:ORS
179.040,
423.020,
423.030 &
423.075
