Or. Admin. Code § 291-109-0100 - Authority, Purpose, and Policy
(1) Authority: The authority for these rules
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 these rules is to
establish department policy and procedures for adults in custody (AIC) to
communicate with employees, and the administration of the department's internal
grievance review and grievance appeal system for individuals in the custody of
the Department of Corrections.
(3)
Policy:
(a) It is the policy of the
Department of Corrections to encourage adults in custody to address their
concerns informally with appropriate employees and managers through dialog or
in writing by utilizing communication forms. Adults in custody having
information or concerns regarding the conduct or behavior of employees that may
directly threaten the life, health, and safety of employees or adults in
custody are also encouraged to communicate their information and concerns to
the department using such other systems as the department may develop, for
example, the Inspector General's hotline.
(b) Recognizing that due to the complex
nature of the correctional setting some disputes between employees and adults
in custody may not be readily resolved at an informal level, it is the policy
of the Department of Corrections to permit and encourage adults in custody to
seek resolution of disputes with employees, contractors, or volunteers of the
Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises using the
department's internal grievance review and appeal system established in these
rules.
(c) Within the inherent
limitations of resources and the need for facility security, safety, health,
and good order, it is the policy of the Department of Corrections that all
adults in custody be treated fairly and equitably, and that employee actions
and decisions be consistent with the rules, policies, and procedures of the
department.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & ORS 179.040
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
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