OAR 291-027-0055: Duties of the Facility Contact Person

(1) The facility contact person will coordinate contact with the deceased adult in custody’s emergency contact person after the State Police have authorized notification. The employee notifying the adult in custody’s emergency contact person may be the chaplain, facility contact person, or any other employees designated by the functional unit manager. (2) The facility contact person is responsible for coordinating the processes associated with disposition of the deceased adult in custody’s remains and personal property. (a) No specific details about circumstances surrounding the death will be provided without authorization of the State Police, district attorney, and the functional unit manager or designee. (b) The notifying employee shall not engage in speculation concerning the possible cause of death.