OAR 291-062-0160: Alternative Incarceration Program Prison Management

(1) To the extent that other Department of Corrections rules may conflict with provisions in these rules (OAR 291-062-0100 to 291-062-0160), such rules are inapplicable to alternative incarceration programs and are modified as provided below to reflect the purposes of alternative incarceration programs and the relatively short period of confinement. (2) Modified Rules: (a) Hygiene, Grooming and Sanitation (AIC) (OAR 291-123) and Personal Property (AIC) (OAR 291-117): The functional unit managers in the facilities where alternative incarceration programs are provided may establish separate and distinct standards for personal grooming and hygiene as a means to support program goals. Commissary operations and purchases, food services and educational requirements for participants may be modified by those facilities where alternative incarceration programs are offered as a means of supporting program goals. Each facility may develop internal processes for staff and AICs outlining the applicable requirements or restrictions specific to these programs. (b) Performance Recognition and Award System (PRAS) (OAR 291-077): AICs assigned to an alternative incarceration program will receive a standard number of points for their PRAS award as determined by the department for work and program participation. AICs are eligible for special recognition awards pursuant to the department’s rules on Performance Recognition and Award System. (c) Mail (AIC) (OAR 291-131): AICs participating in an alternative incarceration program may not be allowed to correspond with AICs housed in general population at the facility where the program is operating.