OAR 291-027-0065: Disposition of Remains

(1) The deceased adult in custody’s emergency contact person will be given the option of arranging for the final disposition of the adult in custody’s remains. All costs for those arrangements are the responsibility of the emergency contact person or family member that wishes to make those arrangements. (2) Adults in custody shall make prior arrangements with their designated emergency contact person concerning any religious or personal preferences they have regarding the disposition of their remains. (3) The Department of Corrections is responsible for the final disposition of remains if the emergency contact person or family member of the adult in custody are unwilling or unable to do so. (4) If the Department of Corrections becomes the responsible agent in this matter, the authorized mortuary will provide this final service in accordance with contracted services or local agreements. (5) Trust funds from the deceased adult in custody’s accounts shall not be used to offset expenses incurred by the Department of Corrections related to the adult in custody’s death.