OAR 291-027-0090: Death Investigations and Handling Cause and Manner of Death Determinations

(1) Investigations: The Department of Corrections will cooperate with any death investigation conducted under ORS 146.100 concerning any adult in custody death. (2) Handling Cause and Manner of Death Determinations: (a) Under no circumstances shall the Department of Corrections or any of its employees decide the cause or manner of death of any adult in custody. (b) When the Department of Corrections receives a determination of the cause or manner of death under ORS Chapter 146 or other applicable law, the Inspector General or designee will track the information as needed to meet state or federal reporting requirements, and will retain it in compliance with applicable patient privacy laws, including ORS 179.495 and ORS 179.505.