OAR 291-028-0105: Definitions

(1) Adult on Supervision: A person who is on probation, parole, post-prison supervision, any other form of temporary or transitional leave from custody, or any form of conditional release. (2) Consent: Obtaining permission from a person to allow a search of areas over which they have authority. The person may give consent verbally or by conduct that clearly indicates consent. (3) Contraband: Any item or material which is prohibited by law or by a condition of supervision. (4) Evidence: Items seized or recovered during an investigation that may be used in the prosecution of a case or of a violation of supervision. (5) Found Property: Items that have no apparent evidentiary value and where the owner cannot be readily identified or contacted. (6) Officer: A parole and probation officer as defined in ORS 181A.355 who is employed by the Department of Corrections. (7) Reasonable Grounds: Exists when facts and circumstances within the officer’s knowledge are sufficient to justify a belief that a violation has occurred. (8) Search: A comprehensive inspection of a person, premises, property, or vehicle. (9) Seizure: To take control and custody of an item or material.