Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 416 - OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
Division 20 - YOUTH IN CUSTODY GRIEVANCE PROCESS
Section 416-020-0020 - Grievance Rights
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) All youth in custody have a right to review any action or decision within OYA's jurisdiction that affects them, and initiate a grievance, without being subjected to reprisal.
(2) A youth in custody may not grieve the following:
(3) The grievance process must be administered in a manner that protects the confidentiality of records and information, in accordance with federal and state law or policies.
(4) OYA must inform youth in custody at intake about the grievance process.
(5) Staff and youth in custody are encouraged to handle questions and complaints informally at the lowest level possible.
(6) The grievance process must be conducted as informally as possible, consistent with the need for orderly and complete resolution of issues.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 420A.010, 420A.014, 420A.015 & 420A.108