Or. Admin. Code § 416-480-0080 - Decision Appeal

(1) The Religious Program Coordinator will send a written decision to the youth in custody. A copy will be sent to the facility Superintendent/Camp Director.

(2) A youth in custody may appeal a decision by submitting a letter to the facility Superintendent/Camp Director within 10 calendar days after receiving the denial. The Superintendent/Camp Director will collaborate with the Facility Services Assistant Director and OYA Director to review the matter.

(a) Whenever there is a conflict between a request for a religious practice and a facility interest, the matter will be resolved by OYA in consultation with affected parties. When necessary, OYA will consult with appropriate religious representatives or other authorities as needed to clarify issues.

(b) The decision of the OYA Director is final.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 416-480-0080

OYA 2-1995, f. 12-19-95, cert. ef. 1-2-96; OYA 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 1-18-02; OYA 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-17-06; OYA 8-2023, amend filed 01/10/2023, effective 1/10/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 420A.108