- (1) Review: In the event of the unexpected death of an adult in custody, including a death that is suspected to be caused by, related to, or associated with an act of self-harm, the Inspector General will conduct an Unexpected Death Review in accordance with the department’s rules on Death (AIC) (OAR 291-027).
- (2) The Director, Deputy Director, Inspector General, Assistant Director of Health Services, Assistant Director of Operations, or Behavioral Health Services Administrator may request a review from a multi-disciplinary team, as described in (1) above, of any incident involving suspected self-harm by an adult in custody that presented a substantial risk of serious injury or death.
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 19-2026, amend filed 06/08/2026, effective 06/08/2026
DOC 6-2026, temporary amend filed 03/24/2026, effective 03/31/2026 through 09/26/2026
DOC 17-2025, temporary suspend filed 10/02/2025, effective 10/02/2025 through 03/30/2026
DOC 20-2008, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-08