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Developing, Adopting, and Distributing Rules, Policies and Procedures


Published: 2015

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

 

DIVISION 1
RULES DEVELOPMENT
Developing, Adopting, and Distributing Rules, Policies and Procedures

291-001-0020
Notice of Proposed Rule
Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a permanent rule, the Department of Corrections shall give notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal:
(1) In the Secretary of State's Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 at least 21 days prior to the effective date of the rule;
(2) By mailing a copy of the notice to persons on the department's mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(7) at least 28 days prior to the effective date of the rule;
(3) By mailing a copy of the notice to the legislators specified in ORS 183.335(14) at least 49 days before the effective date of the rule; and
(4) By furnishing or mailing a copy of the notice to the following at least 28 days prior to the effective date of the rule:
(a) Capitol Press Room;
(b) Associated Press (AP);
(c) American Federation of State-County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME);
(d) Oregon Public Employees Union (OPEU);
(e) American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU);
(f) Public Defender's Office, Marion County;
(g) Oregon State Bar Association;
(h) Crime Victims United;
(i) Department of Corrections -- Institution Legal Libraries; and
(j) Department of Corrections -- Inmate Newsletters.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.335 & 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.335 & 183.341

Hist.: CD 34-1980, f. & ef. 11-7-80; CD 3-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 4-26-85; CD 9-1985, f. & ef. 7-26-85; CD 2-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 1-31-86; CD 9-1986, f. & ef. 4-18-86; CD 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-9-91; CD 5-1995, f. 2-22-95, cert. ef. 3-1-95; DOC 18-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-28-99 thru 4-25-00; DOC 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-14-00; DOC 17-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-12-03; DOC 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-07
291-001-0025
Model Rules of Procedure
Pursuant to the provisions of ORS 183.341 the Department of Corrections adopts the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure Under the Administrative Procedures Act effective January 1, 2006.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.335 & 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.335 & 183.341

Hist.: CD 34-1980, f. & ef. 11-7-80; CD 3-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 4-26-85; CD 9-1985, f. & ef. 7-26-85; CD 2-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 1-31-86; CD 9-1986, f. & ef. 4-18-86; CD 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-9-91; CD 5-1995, f. 2-22-95, cert. ef. 3-1-95; DOC 18-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-28-99 thru 4-25-00; DOC 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-14-00; DOC 17-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-12-03; DOC 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-07
291-001-0051
Inmate Written Submissions on Proposed Rules
In accordance with ORS 183.335(3)(b) and 1999 Oregon Laws, Chapter 123, inmate participation to provide comments on the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal of any Department of Corrections administrative rule is limited to written submissions.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.335 & ORS 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.335 & ORS 183.341

Hist.: DOC 18-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-28-99 thru 4-25-00; DOC 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-14-00
291-001-0060
Mailing List Fees
(1) Any individual, organization representing more than ten individuals, or agency may request to be included in the department's mailing list for notification of any proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of any department rule. The subscription fee to be on the mailing list is $35 annually. The fee established under this rule does not apply to any federal, state, county, or local government entity. Mailings are created for interested persons who want to receive notice of administrative rules promulgated by the Department of Corrections. The request must be sent to the Department of Corrections, Rules Coordinator, 2575 Center St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-4667.
(2) Mail List Subscription Renewal: One annual billing will be sent in July of each year. Subscriptions fees must be paid by September 1 of each year. Government agencies or entities will be sent a confirmation notice and an opportunity to renew their subscription. Anyone not requesting renewal of subscription will be removed at the end of October.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.335 & ORS 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.335 & ORS 183.341

Hist.: CD 5-1995, f. 2-22-95, cert. ef. 3-1-95; DOC 18-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-28-99 thru 4-25-00; DOC 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-14-00
291-001-0080
Copies of Department Permanent and Temporary Rules, and Fees
(1) Individuals or organizations requesting copies of the department's permanent or temporary rules, who are not on the department's mailing list, shall be required to prepay to the department a fee of $.50 per page in accordance with the department's rule on Release of Public Record. Requests for copies of department temporary or permanently adopted rules must be in writing and directed to the Rules Coordinator, Oregon Department of Corrections, 2575 Center Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-4667.
(2) The department's notices of intended rulemaking and permanent and temporary rules will be available for review by inmates in manual set(s) located in facility law libraries. If necessary, copies of the department's notices of intended rulemaking will be available to inmates upon request.
(3) Inmates may obtain copies of department permanent or temporary rules in facility law libraries in those facilities with photocopying machines designated for inmate use. Inmates will use their copy cards purchased through the canteen to obtain such copies.
(4) Inmates may also obtain copies of department's permanent or temporary rules by submitting a written request to the department's Rules Coordinator, together with a completed Withdrawal Request form (CD 28). Inmates will be required to pay a fee of $.50 per page, in accordance with the department's rule on Release of Public Records, and must have sufficient funds in their department trust account to cover the photocopying fee at the time of the request. The fee will be debited from the trust account of the inmate to whom the copies are provided.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.335 & ORS 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.335 & ORS 183.341

Hist.: CD 5-1995, f. 2-22-95, cert. ef. 3-1-95; DOC 18-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-28-99 thru 4-25-00; DOC 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-14-00
291-001-0110
Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Workplace Interpersonal Dispute Mediation Communications
(1) This rule applies to workplace interpersonal disputes, which are disputes involving the interpersonal relationships between Department of Corrections' (department) employees, officials or employees and officials. This rule does not apply to disputes involving the negotiation of labor contracts or matters about which a formal grievance under a labor contract, a tort claim notice or a lawsuit has been filed.
(2) The words and phrases used in this rule have the same meaning as given to them in ORS 36.110 and 36.234.
(3) Nothing in this rule affects any confidentiality created by other law.
(4) To the extent mediation communications would otherwise be compromise negotiations under ORS 40.190 (OEC Rule 408), those mediation communications are not admissible as provided in 40.190 (OEC Rule 408), notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in section (9) of this rule.
(5) Disclosures by Mediator: A mediator may not disclose or be compelled to disclose mediation communications in a mediation and, if disclosed, such communications may not be introduced into evidence in any subsequent administrative, judicial or arbitration proceeding unless:
(a) All the parties to the mediation and the mediator agree in writing to the disclosure; or
(b) The mediation communication may be disclosed or introduced into evidence in a subsequent proceeding as provided in subsections (c) or (h)-(j) of section (7) of this rule.
(6) Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Mediation Communications: Except as provided in section (7) of this rule, mediation communications in mediations involving workplace interpersonal disputes are confidential and may not be disclosed to any other person, are not admissible in any subsequent administrative, judicial or arbitration proceeding and may not be disclosed during testimony in, or during any discovery conducted as part of a subsequent proceeding, or introduced into evidence by the parties or the mediator in any subsequent proceeding so long as:
(a) The parties to the mediation and the department have agreed in writing to the confidentiality of the mediation; and
(b) The person agreeing to the confidentiality of the mediation on behalf of the department:
(A) Is neither a party to the dispute nor the mediator, and
(B) Is designated by the department to authorize confidentiality for the mediation; and
(C) Is at the same or higher level in the department than any of the parties to the mediation or who is a person with responsibility for human resources or personnel matters in the department, unless the Director or Deputy Director is one of the persons involved in the interpersonal dispute, in which case the Governor or the Governor's designee.
(7) Exceptions to confidentiality and inadmissibility:
(a) Any statements, memoranda, work products, documents and other materials, otherwise subject to discovery that were not prepared specifically for use in the mediation are not confidential and may be disclosed or introduced into evidence in a subsequent proceeding.
(b) Any mediation communications that are public records; as defined in ORS 192.410(4), and were not specifically prepared for use in the mediation are not confidential and may be disclosed or introduced into evidence in a subsequent proceeding unless the substance of the communication is confidential or privileged under state or federal law;
(c) A mediation communication is not confidential and may be disclosed by any person receiving the communication to the extent that person reasonably believes that disclosing the communication is necessary to prevent the commission of a crime that is likely to result in death or bodily injury to any person. A mediation communication is not confidential and may be disclosed in a subsequent proceeding to the extent its disclosure may further the investigation or prosecution of a felony crime involving physical violence to a person;
(d) The parties to the mediation may agree in writing that all or part of the mediation communications are not confidential or that all or part of the mediation communications may be disclosed and may be introduced into evidence in a subsequent proceeding unless the substance of the communication is confidential, privileged or otherwise prohibited from disclosure under state or federal law;
(e) A party to the mediation may disclose confidential mediation communications to a person if the party's communication with that person is privileged under ORS Chapter 40 or other provision of law. A party to the mediation may disclose confidential mediation communications to a person for the purpose of obtaining advice concerning the subject matter of the mediation, if all the parties agree;
(f) A written mediation communication may be disclosed or introduced as evidence in a subsequent proceeding at the discretion of the party who prepared the communication so long as the communication is not otherwise confidential under state or federal law and does not contain confidential information from the mediator or another party who does not agree to the disclosur;.
(g) In any proceeding to enforce, modify or set aside a mediation agreement, a party to the mediation may disclose mediation communications and such communications may be introduced as evidence to the extent necessary to prosecute or defend the matter. At the request of a party, the court may seal any part of the record of the proceeding to prevent further disclosure of mediation communications or agreements to persons other than the parties to the agreement;
(h) In an action for damages or other relief between a party to the mediation and a mediator or mediation program, mediation communications are not confidential and may be disclosed and may be introduced as evidence to the extent necessary to prosecute or defend the matter. At the request of a party, the court may seal any part of the record of the proceeding to prevent further disclosure of the mediation communications or agreements;
(i) To the extent a mediation communication contains information the substance of which is required to be disclosed by Oregon statute, other than ORS 192.410 to 192.505, that portion of the communication may be disclosed as required by statute;
(j) The mediator may report the disposition of a mediation to the department at the conclusion of the mediation so long as the report does not disclose specific confidential mediation communications. The department or the mediator may use or disclose confidential mediation communications for research, training or educational purposes, subject to the provisions of ORS 36.232(4).
(8) The terms of any agreement arising out of the mediation of a workplace interpersonal dispute are confidential so long as the parties and the agency so agree in writing. Any term of an agreement that requires an expenditure of public funds, other than expenditures of $1,000 or less for employee training, employee counseling or purchases of equipment that remain the property of the agency, may not be made confidential.
(9) When a mediation is subject to section (6) of this rule, the department will provide to all parties to the mediation and to the mediator a copy of this rule or an explanation of where a copy of the rule may be obtained. Violation of this provision does not waive confidentiality or inadmissibility.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 36.224

Stats. Implemented: ORS 36.224,36.230(4)

Hist.: DOC 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-07

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