OAR 291-167-0005: Authority, Purpose and Policy

(1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 169.070, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: To provide coordinated state services to local governments with respect to local correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities within the State of Oregon. (3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to designate employees within the state to: (a) Provide technical assistance to local governments in planning and operation of county correctional facilities. (b) Inspect local facilities for compliance with standards established in ORS 169.070, 169.076 to 169.078, 169.740, 419A.052, 419A.061 and 419B.180. (c) Take appropriate action to ensure compliance as provided in ORS 169.080; (d) Review plans for new construction or major renovation of local correctional facilities, temporary holds, lockups, and juvenile detention facilities providing advisory recommendation on safety and security as provided in ORS 169.085. (e) Develop, publish, distribute, and maintain a manual of recommended guidelines for the operation of local correctional facilities, lockups, temporary holds, and juvenile detention facilities as provided in ORS 169.090.