1. (1) When transferring to another Department of Corrections facility, adults in custody shall make every effort to leave all general library books and materials at their originating facility. If an adult in custody inadvertently transfers to another correctional facility with any general library book or material, they shall immediately turn the item into the general library at the facility to which they have been transferred.

2. (2) General Library Books and Materials:

   1. (a) Adults in custody who lose, damage, or fail to return general library books or materials may receive a conduct order for a cell-in. General library books or materials will be considered overdue if not returned within two weeks of due date. After three overdue notices the item will be considered lost, and a conduct order can be issued for the lost or damaged general library books or materials process outlined above. The adult in custody’s conduct history will be used to determine the length of cell-in.

      1. (A) 1st time – Up to 24 Hours
      2. (B) 2nd time – Up to 48 hours
      3. (C) 3rd time – Up to 72 hours
   2. (b) If an adult in custody has already received three conduct orders for losing, damaging, or failing to return a general library book or material, a misconduct report may be written. The offense on the misconduct report will be consistent with the criteria established in 1.06 Property II (Minor).
3. (3) Damage to or defects in general library books and materials shall be documented on the item before it is re‑issued.

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 18-2025, amend filed 10/07/2025, effective 10/07/2025
CD 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 1-18-95
CD 49-1986, f. & ef. 11-20-86
CD 60-1985, f. & ef. 8-16-85
CD 34-1978, f. & ef. 11-3-78