OAR 291-167-0015: Procedures

The state jail inspector: (1) Shall provide technical assistance, inspection of facilities, and review renovation and new construction plans for all confinement facilities within the state and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with standards established in ORS 169.076 to 169.078, 419A.052 and 419B.180. (2) Will respond to requests for assistance from county commissioners, sheriffs, county legal counsel, mayors, chiefs of police, and city attorneys within a reasonable time frame agreed upon with the requesting parties. (3) Will routinely inspect local confinement facilities and report t h e i r findings with respect to the appropriate statutory standards to the authorities responsible for the facility’s operation and control. (a) County adult confinement facilities reports will be forwarded to the facility director, county commissions, and sheriff of the county. (b) Juvenile confinement facility reports will be forwarded to the chair of the county commissioners, juvenile court director , or facility manager. (c) City confinement facility reports will be forwarded to chief of police, mayor , or city manager. (4) Will establish and maintain a file for each of the confinement facilities within the state and for those contracted out of state which contains: (a) Most recent inspection report; (b) Fire Marshall inspection report; (c) Health and s anitation inspections; and (d) Other pertinent correspondence and information relevant to the facility. (5) Will, for local confinement facilities found to be noncompliant with the applicable standards: (a) Notify the appropriate authority responsible for the facility’s operation in writing, specifying the violation or condition of non-compliance and providing a reasonable time frame for correction . (b) If compliance is not met, the state jail inspector will notify the Director of the Department of Corrections who shall refer the matter to the Attorney General for action as authorized by ORS 169.080. (6) Will review new construction and major renovation plans submitted by local government and make appropriate recommendation s to the local government agency within 45 days of submission of the plans.