OAR 291-063-1000: Emergency Leave and Supervised Trips - Authority, Purpose, and Policy

(1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 421.166, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075 (2) Purpose: To provide uniform procedures, standards, and guidelines for granting or denying emergency leave or supervised trips and to establish supervision standards for such leaves. (3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to allow inmates emergency leave or supervised trips from department facilities when circumstances indicate a leave or supervised trip would be in accordance with generally accepted correctional and rehabilitation practices.