OAR 291-046-0020: Voluntary Administrative Housing

(1) An inmate may be voluntarily placed in protective custody for a period in excess of 30 days without a hearing only when: (a) He/she consents in writing; (b) There is substantial evidence that protective custody is warranted and such evidence is documented; (c) There is no reasonable alternative available; and (d) The functional unit manager or designee authorizes such an assignment. (2) The voluntary housing packet for protective custody will contain information as outlined in the Department’s policy on Administrative Housing (40.3.3). (3) Once the functional unit manager or designee has signed the voluntary assignment, the functional unit manager or designee will forward the voluntary packet recommending assignments over 30 days to the SPM Committee. Upon receipt of the voluntary packet, the SPM Committee will review the information and determine which administrative housing unit the inmate will be assigned.