- (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 prevent suicides among the adult in custody population.
- (3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to provide immediate assistance whenever an adult in custody demonstrates or is reported to be at risk of self-directed violence.
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 9-2026, amend filed 04/24/2026, effective 04/24/2026
CD 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-97