OAR 291-076-0010: Authority, Purpose and Policy

(1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to prevent suicides among the adult in custody population. (3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to provide immediate assistance whenever an adult in custody demonstrates or is reported to be at risk of self-directed violence.