OAR 416-150-0040: Other Interviews

(1) Other persons may request to interview a youth in custody relating to benefits for the youth in custody (e.g., Social Security, Veterans’ Administration, Department of Revenue), or to seek information in support of pending litigation or other matters. (2) When such request is received, OYA staff will do the following: (a) Determine the reason for the interview; (b) Contact appropriate OYA Central Office staff, if the request is related to litigation or in response to subpoena; (c) Seek the youth in custody’s consent to the interview; (d) Determine whether legal counsel, the youth in custody’s parents/guardians, or OYA staff should consent or be present; and (e) Set the time and place of the interview.