OAR 291-082-0100: 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, 421.445, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 and Article I, Section 41 of the Oregon Constitution. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to establish Department of Corrections policy and procedures relating to the assessment, assignment, and supervision of adults in custody assigned to community custody work crews, on-site work assignments , and unfenced minimum housing. (3) Policy: It is the policy of the department to establish specific eligibility criteria for adults in custody who are assigned to community custody work crews, on-site work assignments , and unfenced minimum housing. (a) Consistent with the mandates and purposes of Article I, section 41 of the Oregon Constitution, the Department of Corrections will seek opportunities to enter into cooperative agreements with local, state, or federal governmental agencies, and private entities , to include non-profit entities, for the use and supervision of adults in custody to provide labor and services for work projects. (b) The department will enforce the following procedures for adult in custody work crew supervision to support the safety and security of the community, employees , supervisors, and adults in custody .