OAR 291-027-0040: Removal of the Deceased

(1) The deceased adult in custody and the death scene will be left undisturbed unless authorized under OAR 291-027-0030(4). (2) When the medical examiner and the State Police have released the body, the functional unit manager or designee will arrange for transportation of the deceased adult in custody to the designated mortuary in accordance with contracts or local agreements negotiated by the department. (3) Assigned employees will maintain supervision of the deceased adult in custody until the appropriate mortuary has taken control of the remains. This includes expected deaths that occur at outside medical facilities. Exceptions may be made by the functional unit manager or designee only after coordination with the assigned State Police investigator. (4) The State Police will determine the time and place that the deceased adult in custody will be fingerprinted and coordinate this process with the assigned institution, when appropriate.