Or. Admin. R. 291-202-0010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 291-202-0010 - Authority, Purpose, and Policy

(1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 144.637, 144.641, 144.642, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 and 423.075.

(2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to:

(a) Establish criteria to be considered in determining the permanent residence requirements for certain sex offenders upon release.

(b) Establish the eligibility criteria and procedures for identifying sexually violent dangerous offenders, as defined in ORS 144.635.

(3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and by seeking ways to reduce their risk of committing future criminal acts.

Or. Admin. R. 291-202-0010

DOC 6-2000(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-21-00 thru 7-19-00; DOC 19-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-00; DOC 12-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-02; DOC 6-2024, amend filed 04/29/2024, effective 4/29/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075, 144.637, 144.642, 144.644 & 144.646

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075, 144.637, 144.642, 144.644 & 144.646