Or. Admin. Code § 416-490-0000 - Purpose

(1) The purpose of these rules is to provide guidance and direction on the use of Time-out, Room-lock Other, Isolation, Safety Programs, Physical Intervention, and restraint by OYA staff in the performance of their duties. These rules are written to minimize the risk of injury to youth in custody and staff, prevent serious destruction of state property, and meet OYA's mission.

(2) It is the policy of OYA to authorize different Interventions in circumstances specified in these rules. When a Time-out, Room-lock Other, Isolation, Safety Program, Physical Intervention, or restraint is authorized, the type, amount, and manner of use authorized are specified in these rules and OYA policy.

(3) The use of Physical Intervention and restraint by OYA staff is authorized by the OYA director.

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Or. Admin. Code § 416-490-0000

OYA 2-1995, f. 12-19-95, cert. ef. 1-2-96; OYA 8-2000(Temp), f. 9-28-00, cert. ef. 9-28-00 thru 2-26-01; OYA 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-01; OYA 10-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-20-05; OYA 2-2010, f. 2-12-10, cert. ef. 2-19-10; OYA 14-2018, amend filed 07/13/2018, effective 7/16/2018; OYA 9-2023, amend filed 01/10/2023, effective 1/10/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 420A.105 & 420A.108