OAR 291-081-0060: Conditions of AIC Participation in the PS/PIE Program

(1) AIC participation in a Private Sector/Prison Industries Program shall be voluntary. Prior to acceptance for participation in a PS/PIE Program work project, all AIC applicants shall sign a form indicating the AICs voluntary participation in the work project and acknowledging the AICs consent to the Department's PS/PIE Program requirements, including the compensation disposition procedure set forth in these rules. (2) The following deductions shall be made from a participating AIC’s gross compensation, which shall not in the aggregate exceed 80% of the AIC’s gross compensation: (a) State, federal, and local taxes if required to be withheld from the AIC’s compensation by law; (b) Family support obligations pursuant to state statute or court order, including income withholding orders and garnishments for family support; (c) Five percent of the AIC’s gross compensation shall be contributed to the Victims Compensation Fund established pursuant to ORS 147.005 through ORS 147.415; (d) Room and board shall be as follows: The amount deducted from an AIC's monthly gross compensation for room and board charges shall equal the amount of compensation remaining after deductions from 80% of gross compensation are made as required under subsections (a) through (c) of this section. (3) An AIC shall receive 20% of gross compensation for personal use, which shall be deposited into the AIC's trust account. In no instance shall the AIC retain more than 20% of gross compensation for personal use.