Or. Admin. R. 291-024-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 4, April 1, 2024

Section 291-024-0020 - Programming: From Date of Receipt of Death Warrant Until Four Days Prior to the Scheduled Execution Date

(1) Media Contact: Interviews by media representatives with the condemned inmate will be permitted only with the consent of the inmate, and with the prior approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Media contacts will be coordinated between the Superintendent (or his/her designee) and the Department of Corrections Communications Manager. If approved, media representatives will be admitted to the appropriate Department of Corrections institution to conduct the interview(s), provided they are properly credentialed and attired. Any interview by a media representative, if permitted, shall be conducted as basic visiting. A camera (i.e., still photography or video) may be used during the interview if its use is approved in advance by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

(2) Visiting: All visits will be basic visiting and arranged by appointment through the institution visiting desk staff. Visitor(s) must be on the approved visiting list.

(3) Invitation to Witness the Execution:

(a) Prior to the scheduled execution date, the Superintendent shall invite the following persons to attend and witness the execution:

(A) One or more physicians;

(B) The Attorney General;

(C) The sheriff of the county in which the judgment was rendered;

(D) The district attorney of the county in which the judgment was rendered;

(E) if requested by the condemned inmate, no more than two religious representatives designated by the inmate;

(F) If requested by a member of the immediate family of the victim, one or more members of the victim's immediate family as determined by the Superintendent; and

(G) Designated media representatives:

(i) The media representatives will consist of two persons selected by the Oregon Association of Broadcasters, two persons selected by the Oregon Newspaper Publisher's Association (one of the two persons will represent a newspaper from the county in which the judgment was rendered), and one person selected by the Associated Press (AP).

(ii) Only designated media representatives who are properly credentialed, and who agree to act as pool reporters for other media present following the execution, will be admitted inside the secure perimeter of the institution to attend and witness the execution.

(b) In addition to those persons listed above, the Superintendent may, in his/her discretion, invite the following persons to attend and witness the execution:

(A) No more than a total of five of the inmate's friends and relatives designated by the inmate, and

(B) Such other persons as the Superintendent thinks expedient, including but not limited to peace officers.

(c) The total number of persons invited to attend and witness the execution shall be determined by the Superintendent, taking into account the limitations of space and resources.

(d) In order to enter the secure perimeter of the institution, all persons witnessing the execution shall:

(A) Be 18 years of age or older;

(B) Undergo and pass a criminal history and security check;

(C) Be properly attired in accordance with the Superintendent's instructions.

Or. Admin. R. 291-024-0020

CD 3-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-88; CD 20-1993, f. 7-20-93, cert. ef. 8-1-93; CD 10-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-23-96; CD 2-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-97; DOC 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-03; DOC 9-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-31-11 thru 11-27-11; Administrative correction, 12-27-11

Stat. Auth.: ORS 137.463, 137.473, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 137.463, 137.473, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075