Or. Admin. Code § 291-076-0010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 291-076-0010 - Authority, Purpose and Policy

(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 prevent suicides among the inmate population.

(3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to provide immediate assistance whenever an inmate demonstrates, or is reported to be at risk of self-destructive behavior.

Or. Admin. Code § 291-076-0010

CD 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-97

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