An adult in custody that, in the judgment of Behavioral Health Services, meets one or more of the following conditions because of a mental illness should be considered for admission to mental health special housing:

1. (1) A danger to others;
2. (2) A danger to self;
3. (3) Unable to care for their own basic needs;
4. (4) Significant functional impairment; or
5. (5) Needs a diagnostic evaluation or medication adjustment.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

History

DOC 25-2026, amend filed 07/30/2026, effective 08/01/2026
DOC 6-2011, f. 3-31-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11
DOC 18-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-13-10 thru 6-11-11