1. (1) Those inmates who have not been able to resolve problems through other available channels (i.e., the Inspector General, Department of Corrections staff, or grievance procedure), may request approval to circulate a petition. Petitions may be circulated with the approval of the functional unit manager as directed in this rule. Any inmate or other person desiring to circulate a petition will present the petition to the functional unit manager adding any supporting information that would justify its approval. Permission to circulate petitions within a Department of Corrections facility will be approved if:

   1. (a) There is factual information;
   2. (b) All other available avenues to remedy a problem or seek a solution to the issue or subject of the petition have been exhausted;
   3. (c) The outcome of circulating the petition has the potential to benefit or improve the facility population or the people of the State of Oregon;
   4. (d) Circulation of the petition would not seriously disrupt the order and security of the facility.

2. (2) The functional unit manager will respond, in writing, within ten days and will:

   1. (a) If the petition is approved, advise the petitioner of the manner in which the petition may be circulated;
   2. (b) If the petition is denied, advise the petitioner of reason for denial.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 179 & 423

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

History

DOC 3-2019, amend filed 01/22/2019, effective 01/22/2019
CD 22-1985, f. & ef. 8-5-85
CD 32-1978, f. 10-24-78, ef. 10-25-78