ORS 169.140: Furnishing prisoners food, clothing and necessary medical aid.

Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07

The keeper of each local correctional facility shall furnish and keep clean the necessary bedding and clothing for all prisoners in the custody of the keeper, and shall supply them with wholesome food, fuel and necessary medical aid. [Amended by 1973 c.740 §15]

Administrative rules citing this section

OAR 291-167-0005: Authority, Purpose and Policy — implements
OAR 291-167-0010: Definitions — implements
OAR 291-167-0015: Procedures — implements

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Cited by

ORS 169.152: Liability for costs of medical care for persons in county facility.
ORS 169.166: Liability for costs of medical services.
ORS 418.034: Department responsible for costs of medical care of certain children in detention or lockup facilities; recovery of costs; obtaining additional funds.

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