OAR 291-207-0030: Release

(1) Correctional Case Management is used to prepare an inmate for reentry into the community. This includes release preparation, reentry programming, community responsibilities, supervision responsibilities, family support, employment readiness and barriers to successful reentry. (2) The department will make every effort to secure identification records, such as birth certificates, social security cards, and Department of Motor Vehicles photo identification cards, for all inmates prior to release. (3) In preparation for release, the department will provide inmates with: (a) Verification of the inmate’s work history while in the custody of the department. (b) Certification of any educational programs completed by the inmate while in the custody of the department. (c) Certification of any treatment programs completed by the inmate while in the custody of the department. (4) Release counselors and transitions coordinators will assist inmates in developing a release plan to prepare for reentry into the community that may include, but will not be limited to, identifying a releasing residence, transportation from the institution, potential support systems, and community resources. (5) Prior to an inmate’s earliest projected release date, a release counselor will begin preparation of an inmate’s proposed release plan. (a) Release counselors will collaborate with other department stakeholders, outside agencies and contacts to prepare a proposed release plan for each inmate who will have supervision post-release that falls under the jurisdiction of the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. (b) The proposed release plan will include recommended conditions of supervision. (c) The proposed release plan will be submitted to the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision no less than 60 days prior to the earliest release date for their review and approval, except in the case of an immediate release or if an inmate arrives at Intake with less than 60 days to the earliest release date. (d) If the proposed release plan is not approved by the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision they will return it to the release counselor with recommended modifications. (e) The release counselor shall modify the plan and re-submit the revised version prior to the inmate’s release, and prior to the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision issuing the Order of Supervision.