OAR 416-410-0050: Initial Placement in Close Custody

(1) Youth in custody initially committed to OYA close custody must be oriented to OYA at a close-custody intake facility. During the first 30 days, each youth in custody must receive medical, dental, and psychological evaluations as needed, and educational testing and evaluation. OYA must assess youth in custody for criminogenic areas of risk, protective factors, and resource need. (2) OYA will determine a youth in custody’s initial close-custody facility or living unit placement after reviewing information gathered from the sending community, and reports and assessments generated within the intake facility. (3) Youth in custody must be informed of their right to appeal the placement decision through the youth in custody grievance process in accordance with OAR 416-020.