Or. Admin. Code § 416-480-0000

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 416-480-0000 - Purpose

(1) The provisions of these rules will be applied to youth in custody who are placed in OYA facilities. "Youth in custody" means a person in the legal and physical custody of OYA in a youth correction facility; or a person in the legal custody of the Department of Corrections and the physical custody of OYA in a youth correction facility.

(2) Federal laws allow all persons to hold individual religious beliefs. Youth in custody maintain this same right. While OYA will make every reasonable effort to allow youth in custody to practice the religion of their choice, OYA may restrict religious practice when:

(a) There is a compelling interest to do so, including but not limited to legitimate security and operational considerations such as safety, health and order; rehabilitation or treatment-related issues; or limitations of resources; and

(b) The imposed limitation is the least restrictive means of addressing the compelling interest.

(3) OYA will apply the standards of these rules, and resulting policy and procedures, to all faiths to ensure that:

(a) Youth in custody have reasonable opportunity for religious practice, unless a compelling reason exists to limit such practice;

(b) Religious activities are provided in an orderly fashion through supervision by facility staff, contracted providers, or approved religious volunteers;

(c) Religious programs encourage and foster understanding and respect for the diversity of religious beliefs and practices; and

(d) Religious programs and practices, or any imposed limitations, are consistent with relevant provisions of federal and state regulations.

Or. Admin. Code § 416-480-0000

OYA 2-1995, f. 12-19-95, cert. ef. 1-2-96; OYA 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 1-18-02; OYA 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-17-06; OYA 8-2023, amend filed 01/10/2023, effective 1/10/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 420A.108