OAR 291-117-0070: Inmate Property (General)

(1) Each Department of Corrections facility shall have a specific location(s) where inmate property may be securely stored when not in the possession of the inmate and where property records are maintained. (2) Property Limit: Inmate property shall not exceed the capacity of storage space located in the inmate’s assigned housing area and designated by the functional unit manager/designee for the storage of inmate personal property. Designated storage space includes, but is not limited to, drawers, storage box(es), cabinet(s), shelf(ves), clothing hook(s), or under the bunk. Inmates shall be informed of the storage space capacity of the facility where they are assigned. (3) All inmate property shall be stored neatly in designated storage space(s) when not in use. (4) All unbound paper products shall be cleared from open areas when not in use, and placed in designated storage, except as authorized by the functional unit manager/designee. (5) Inmates are solely responsible for the care and safekeeping of their personal property while it is in their possession. (6) All personal property must be acquired through authorized means. (7) Property items offered as part of a non-cash incentive program will be handled in accordance with theses rules and the department’s rule on Performance Recognition and Award System (Inmate) (OAR 291-077). (8) Inmates are responsible for retaining canteen receipts for property purchased after the effective date of this rule. Receipts shall be retained as proof of purchase for as long as the property is in the inmate’s possession. (9) Inmates are required to retain authorization slips for property acquired though any other approved process after the effective date of this rule. Slips shall be retained as proof of authorization for as long as the property is in the inmate’s possession.