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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY,
ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION: ADDICTION SERVICES
DIVISION 55
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESTRICTED LICENSE FOR DRIVING
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS AND OTHER RELATED
SUSPENSIONS AND/OR REVOCATIONS
415-055-0000
Purpose
The purpose of these rules is to prescribe standards and procedures for approval of outpatient alcoholism and drug-dependence treatment programs which make recommendations to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regarding persons seeking a restricted operator's license.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.410 & 409.420
Stats. Implemented: ORS 813.500, 813.510 & 813.520
Hist.: MHD 20-1983, f. & ef. 10-12-83; ADAP 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-93, Renumbered from 309-055-0000; ADAP 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-97; ADS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-08
415-055-0005
Definitions
As used in these rules:
(1) "Assistant Director" means the Assistant Director of the Addictions and Mental Health Division of the Oregon Health Authority.
(2) "Client" means a person receiving services under these rules, and who has signed a consent form which complies with Section 2.35 of the federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR Part 2).
(3) "Community Mental Health Program" OR “CMHP” means the organization of all services for persons with mental or emotional disturbances, drug abuse problems, and alcoholism and alcohol abuse problems, operated by, or contractually affiliated with, a Local Mental Health Authority, operated in a specific geographic area of the state under an intergovernmental agreement or direct contract with the Addictions and Mental Health Division.
(4) "Court" means the last convicting court unless specifically noted.
(5) "DMV" means the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Branch of the Department of Transportation.
(6) "Division" means the Addictions and Mental Health Division of the Oregon Health Authority.
(7) "Drug-dependent person" means a person who has lost the ability to control the use of controlled substances or other substances with abuse potential, or who uses such substances to the extent that the person's health or that of others is substantially impaired or endangered or the person's social or economic function is substantially disrupted. A drug-dependent person may be physically dependent, a condition in which the body requires a continuing supply of a drug or controlled substance to avoid characteristic withdrawal symptoms, or psychologically dependent, a condition characterized by an overwhelming mental desire for continued use of a drug or controlled substance.
(8) " Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) Information Program" means a short-term (12-20 hours in duration), didactic, alcohol and driving education program which meets the minimum curriculum, instructor, and hourly standards established in OAR 415-054-0005 through 415-054-0040, Standards for DUII Information Programs.
(9) "DUII Rehabilitation Program" means programs of treatment and therapeutically oriented education services that meet the minimum standards established by the Division.
(11) "Restricted license" means a hardship or probationary license issued by the D MV.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.410 & 409.420
Stats. Implemented: ORS 813.500, 813.510 & 813.520
Hist.: MHD 20-1983, f. & ef. 10-12-83; ADAP 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-93; Renumbered from 309-055-0005; ADAP 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-97; ADS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-08
415-055-0010
Application for Program Approval
(1) New programs seeking Division approval to make recommendations to DMV regarding restricted driving licenses shall:
(a) Comply with applicable rules including OAR 415-012-0000 through 415-012-0090 and 415-051-0000 through 415-051-0150;
(b) Be currently holding a two-year DUII Rehabilitation Program Letter of Approval; and
(c) Have maintained a DUII Rehabilitation Program Letter of Approval from the Division for four continuous years prior to making application.
(2) The application must be accompanied by documentation that the application has been reviewed by the local alcoholism and drug planning committee and the CMHP.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.410 & 409.420
Stats. Implemented: ORS 813.500, 813.510 & 813.520
Hist.: MHD 20-1983, f. & ef. 10-12-83; ADAP 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-93, Renumbered from 309-055-0010; ADAP 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-97; ADS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-08
415-055-0015
Standards for Assessment Services
(1) Assessment Procedure: An approved program shall develop and implement a written procedure for assessing and evaluating each client's treatment needs and extent of the client's alcohol abuse or drug-dependent problem in accordance with the requirements of 415-051-0030. Facts upon which the clinical conclusion is based shall be documented in the client's chart. Recent prior assessments by another program may be honored or disregarded by the program in which the client is presently enrolled.
(2) Determinations: Based on the assessment, one of the following four determinations shall be made and recorded in the client's record:
(a) The client does not have an alcohol or other drug abuse problem: The program shall obtain from the client a written consent to release information and shall notify the last convicting court and DMV, in writing, of its determination and recommend that the client, at a minimum, participate in a DUII information program which has been approved by the Division
(b) The client's participation in the assessment has been too limited to make a determination: The program shall make no recommendations to DMV for a restricted license until a complete assessment has occurred.
(c) The client has an alcohol or drug abuse problem:
(A) After obtaining from the client a written consent to release information, the program shall notify the court, if requested by the court, in writing, that the client has an alcohol or other drug problem, and that the client has agreed to accept the treatment plan and participate in treatment; and
(B) The program must follow the requirements of OAR 415-055-0020 in making recommendations for a restricted license.
(d) The client will not participate in selecting an adequate plan, or the client will not agree to follow a plan proposed by the program:
(A) The facts upon which this conclusion is based shall be documented in the client record; and
(B) Upon request by the court and after obtaining a written consent to release information, the facts upon which this conclusion is based shall be specified in a written report to the court; and
(C) The program shall make no recommendation to DMV for a restricted driver's license.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.410 & 409.420
Stats. Implemented: ORS 813.500, 813.510 & 813.520
Hist.: MHD 20-1983, f. & ef. 10-12-83; ADAP 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-93, Renumbered from 309-055-0015; ADAP 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-97; ADS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-08
415-055-0020
Recommendations for Restricted License
(1) First Offense: When the court or DMV requires a recommendation for a restricted license for a client convicted of a first offense, the treatment provider shall obtain client consent to comply with the following documentation procedures and shall:
(a) Send a written recommendation to DMV regarding the issuance of a restricted license;
(b) Complete evaluation of the client as described in OAR 415-051-0000 through 415-051-0030;
(c) Send a copy of the recommendation to the court;
(d) Document the minimum period of cooperative participation required of the client and, when appropriate, participation in a program of antabuse or urinalysis monitoring;
(e) Document enrollment by the client in a DUII information or rehabilitation program unless there is written documentation that the client has completed a similar program within the last 12 months. If the current incident followed completion of an information program, the client shall be evaluated and could be required to participate in more intense treatment;
(f) Obtain written commitment from the client stating that the client will remain abstinent from alcohol and illicit drugs throughout the entire period of the restricted license; and
(g) Obtain written agreement that the client understands the program will withdraw its recommendation if the client fails to continue in treatment or moves from the county.
(2) Second Offense: When the court or DMV requires a recommendation for a restricted license for a client who has a second conviction or a first conviction with previous participation in an alcohol rehabilitation or diversion program, the treatment provider shall, in addition to the requirements in section (1)(a) through (g) of this rule:
(a) Ensure that a recommendation for a restricted license is not provided until a 90-day waiting period has elapsed.
(A) This 90-day period begins on the effective date of the license suspension for driving under the influence of intoxicants; and
(B) If the applicant is suspended by the court on the date of conviction, and the court notifies DMV of this court-ordered suspension, the 90-day waiting period will begin on the conviction date.
(b) Document required cooperative participation in the treatment plan for a minimum of the first 8 contact hours or 30 days, whichever is greater, unless an earlier recommendation is justified by the client's occupation and approved by the program director. The client record must clearly document this justification.
(c) Document follow-up when a client has completed treatment, but is still driving on a restricted license:
(A) The program must document contact with the client at least once a month for the first 18 months; and
(B) Document contact no less than once every 90 days thereafter while the person is driving on the recommendation of that treatment program.
(3) Third or More Offense: When the court or DMV requires a recommendation for a restricted license for a client who has a third or subsequent suspension for DUII, the treatment provider shall, in addition to the requirements in section (1)(a) through (g) of this rule:
(a) Ensure that a recommendation for a restricted license is not provided until a one-year waiting period has elapsed.
(A) This one-year waiting period begins on the effective date of the license suspension for driving under the influence of intoxicants.
(B) If the applicant is suspended by the court on the date of conviction, and the court notifies DMV of this court-ordered suspension, the one-year waiting period will begin on the conviction date.
(b) Document cooperative participation in the treatment plan for a minimum of the first 24 contact hours or 90 days, whichever is greater.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.410 & 409.420
Stats. Implemented: ORS 813.500, 813.510 & 813.520
Hist.: MHD 20-1983, f. & ef. 10-12-83; ADAP 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-93, Renumbered from 309-055-0020; ADAP 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-97; ADS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-08
415-055-0025
Withdrawal of Recommendation for Restricted License
(1) The program shall notify the court, when requested, and shall withdraw its recommendation to the DMV if the program becomes aware of any of the following:
(a) The client fails to demonstrate progress in the planned course of treatment or follow-up care to which the client agreed;
(b) The client moves from the treatment area. The client and DMV must be notified that a new letter of recommendation must be secured from the new location treatment provider. Both the client and DMV must be notified of the date upon which the current letter of recommendation expires;
(c) The client uses alcohol or drugs; or
(d) The client violates any of the conditions which apply to restricted licenses which have been established by the DMV. Such conditions are contained in OAR 735-064-0005 through 735-064-0237.
(2) The basis upon which the program withdraws its recommendations are to be entered into the client's record and shall identify and document specifically which of the conditions enumerated in sections (1)(a)-(d) of this rule were applicable.
(3) The program must notify the client of the program's decision, and the basis upon which the withdrawal was made. The client may appeal the revocation decision to withdraw the letter of recommendation as provided under OAR 415-055-0030 of these rules.
(4) If the program receives notice from the DMV of a violation of restricted license, the program will review the case to consider withdrawal of the recommendation, and document the review in the client's record.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.410 & 409.420
Stats. Implemented: ORS 813.500, 813.510 & 813.520
Hist.: MHD 20-1983, f. & ef. 10-12-83; ADAP 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-93, Renumbered from 309-055-0025; ADAP 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-97; ADS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-08
415-055-0030
Appeal Process
(1) The program shall establish a procedure for clients to appeal licensing recommendations made by the program or to register complaints. The program is responsible for explaining the appeal process to clients and applicants. A written copy of the process must be available for clients.
(2) The appeal process may be quite informal at the preliminary stage but should be simple, expedient, and readily accessible. For example, the program could plan for review of the client's file by a member of the staff who had no previous contact with the client and provide an opportunity for the client to meet with that staff member.
(a) The appeal process for licensing recommendations shall be conducted as provided for under OAR 735-064-0110.
(b) The appeal process for registering complaints shall be conducted as provided for under OAR 415-012-0080.
(3) The appeal process shall include but not be limited to recourse to the staff supervisor, program director, and CMHP director. Complaints which are unresolved may be referred to the Division for review.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.410 & 409.420
Stats. Implemented: ORS 813.500, 813.510 & 813.520
Hist.: MHD 20-1983, f. & ef. 10-12-83; ADAP 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-93, Renumbered from 309-055-0030; ADAP 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-97; ADS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-08
415-055-0035
Variances
Requirements and standards for requesting and granting variances or exceptions are found in OAR 415-012-0090.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.410 & 409.420
Stats. Implemented: ORS 813.500, 813.510 & 813.520
Hist.: MHD 20-1983, f. & ef. 10-12-83; ADAP 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-93, Renumbered from 309-055-0035; ADAP 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-97; ADS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-08
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