OAR 291-066-0100: Authority, Purpose and Policy

(1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections (DOC) in accordance with ORS 179.040, 421.168, 421.500 to 421.512, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075 (2) Purpose: To provide uniform procedures for revoking short-term transitional leave authorized under ORS 421.168 or nonprison leave authorized under ORS 421.510. (3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections that short-term transitional leave and nonprison leave may be revoked based upon a finding that the terms of leave have been violated, there are substantial reasons or circumstances that warrant the adult in custody be returned to the Department of Corrections, or both, and it has been deemed necessary that the revocation of leave is in the best interest of public safety.