Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 93 - DEATH ROW HOUSING UNIT
Section 291-093-0015 - Services and Activities

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-093-0015

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

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