Or. Admin. Code § 416-490-0035 - Restraint

(1) OYA staff must not use the following on any YIC:

(a) The placement of a YIC in a prone position with arm(s) and leg(s) restrained behind the back ("hogtie" position);

(b) Restraint positions or techniques that are designed to inflict physical pain, undue physical discomfort, or to restrict blood circulation or breathing;

(c) Chemical agents; or

(d) Chemical restraints.

(2) The use of restraint to punish a YIC, or as a convenience to or substitute for staff supervision is prohibited.

(3) YICs must not restrain or assist in restraining any person.

(4) YICs in restraint devices must be continually observed by staff.

(5) The OYA director must approve all types of restraint devices and techniques prior to their uses on YICs.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 416-490-0035

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