OAR 291-206-0005: Authority, Purpose, and Policy

(1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075, 423.478, 423.483, 423.525, and 423.530. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to describe the manner in which an offender sentenced to probation under the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission may be placed on inactive supervision or returned to active supervision in accordance with the provisions of Or Laws 2009 Ch 660. (3) Policy: (a) It is the policy of the Department of Corrections that eligible offenders sentenced to probation may be considered by the supervisory authority for a reduction in the period of active probation for compliance with conditions of probation and their supervision plan pursuant to Or Laws 2009 Ch 660, as provided in these rules. (b) Offenders whose supervision has been transferred to another state under the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision are ineligible for inactive probation under these rules. (c) These rules apply to offenders convicted of a crime committed before July 1, 2011, and who are on probation on or after February 24, 2010.