OAR 291-149-0120: Work Release Program Approval

(1) The Assistant Director of Correctional Services or designee will recommend for approval to the Director those Department programs which shall be designated to include work release as a program component. (2) In making the recommendation, the Assistant Director of Correctional Services will review work release proposals. Each proposal shall contain: (a) The purpose and goals of the program which are consistent with inmate participation in work release assignments; (b) The specific activities permitted under this rule which will be part of that program's work release component; (c) An outline of the general program requirements and time frame prerequisite to an inmate being considered for specific work release activities; (d) A plan for sufficient program staff resources to supervise specific work release program activities; (e) A description of training for program staff, appropriate to manage inmates assigned to work release; (f) A description of resources sufficient to maintain a work release program consistent with the Department's mission; and (g) A plan for communication with local law enforcement and community corrections.