Or. Admin. R. 291-011-0060
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
Section 291-011-0060 - Services and Activities(1) Canteen: Canteen items may be purchased every other week by those AICs who have available funds in their trust accounts.(a) Close supervision status and short-term status AICs may only purchase envelopes (maximum of 20).(b) Long-term status AICs may purchase authorized items from the disciplinary segregation canteen list and additional items as authorized by the functional unit manager.(2) Food: (a) Except when following a special diet specifically prescribed by the medical officer, each disciplinary-segregated AIC shall receive food prepared in accordance with the sanitation standards specified in the department's rules on Food Service Programs (OAR 291-061). AICs in disciplinary segregation will receive food of the same quality and standard ration as AICs in general population unless security circumstances dictate otherwise or the AIC has been placed on a special diet specifically prescribed by the medical officer. Partial meals will not be served.(b) An AIC must receive approval for a religious diet in accordance with the department's rules on Religious Services (AIC) (OAR 291-143).(c) Food delivery to each AIC in their assigned cell will be accomplished by a staff member.(d) Controlled feeding (Nutraloaf) may be substituted for the meal in accordance with the department's rules on Controlled Feeding (OAR 291-083).(e) Food shall never to be used as a reward or as a punishment.(3) Clothing: A clean set of outer garments and undergarments will be provided on an exchange basis three times a week.(4) Linen: A clean towel will be provided when an AIC showers. Clean sheets and pillowcases will be provided on a weekly basis.(5) Medical, Dental, or Mental Health Services:(a) Each disciplinary-segregated AIC will be visited at least daily by a member of the medical staff. The medical staff member will then process requests for medical, dental, and mental health services to the appropriate staff member.(b) Health care and mental health services will be provided to AICs in disciplinary segregation according to the department's rules on Health Services (AIC) (OAR 291-124).(c) If a disciplinary-segregated AIC complains of a medical, dental, or psychological problem at a time other than the time of the medical staff member's visit, the staff member receiving the complaint will notify the disciplinary segregation supervisor who will make the request for service to the appropriate section in a timely manner. The request for service will be documented on the AIC's record.(d) If the disciplinary-segregated AIC's medical or mental health condition is not treatable in their assigned cell, the AIC will be escorted to appropriate facilities. Unless otherwise ordered by the Assistant Superintendent of Security or security manager, security supervision will be maintained throughout the AIC's examination and treatment.(e) Any disciplinary-segregated AIC transferred from the facility for treatment will, upon their return, resume disciplinary segregation assignment unless confinement elsewhere is recommended by facility medical, dental, or mental health professionals and approved by the functional unit manager or the officer-of-the-day.(6) Personal Hygiene: (a) AICs in disciplinary segregation will have the opportunity to shower and shave at least three times weekly.(b) Arrangements for haircuts will be made by the disciplinary segregation supervisor once a month.(7) AIC Communication Form: Each disciplinary-segregated AIC may write to any staff member by submitting an AIC communication form. AIC communication forms will be made available once per day. Submitted AIC communication forms will be forwarded without undue delay.(8) Correspondence: (a) Each disciplinary-segregated AIC will be allowed to correspond in accordance with the department's rules on Mail (AIC) (OAR-291-131).(b) Disciplinary segregation staff will inspect all incoming mail prior to distributing to AIC. All legal mail must be opened in the presence of the AIC.(9) Visits: AICs assigned to disciplinary segregation may be granted visits in accordance with the department's rules on Visiting (OAR 291-127).(10) Legal visits will not be denied to a disciplinary-segregated AIC unless the OIC determines the AIC's conduct is so disruptive that the safety, security, orderly, and efficient operation of the facility would be compromised.(11) Reading: (a) Reading material will be issued or exchanged at least weekly.(b) The disciplinary segregation supervisor will coordinate activity with the appropriate staff member to assure adequate availability of books or magazines for disciplinary-segregated AICs. All such items entering or leaving disciplinary segregation shall be inspected by the Disciplinary Segregation Unit staff member handling entry or exit for contraband or abuse.(12) Exercise: AICs in disciplinary segregation will be provided opportunity to exercise a minimum of 40 minutes per day, which includes shaving and showering, five days a week in an area and manner specified by the functional unit manager, unless security, staff availability, or safety considerations dictate otherwise as authorized by the security manager.(13) Religious Services:(a) As staff availability allows and if requested by the AIC, Religious Services staff will visit each disciplinary-segregated AIC once a week, if the AIC requests.(b) No AIC will be denied the opportunity to receive religious guidance from staff chaplains or approved religious volunteers while in disciplinary segregation. The practice of the AIC's religion may be restricted to the AIC's assigned cell.(14) Work: AICs in disciplinary segregation will only be permitted work assignments that include maintenance of their own quarters and the disciplinary segregation facilities.(15) Correctional Communication Services: Telephone calls related to legal matters will be handled in accordance with the department's rules on Correctional Communication Services (OAR 291-130).(16) Legal Activities: AICs assigned to disciplinary segregation shall be permitted to pursue their legal activities according to the procedures prescribed in the department's rules on Legal Affairs (AIC) (OAR 291-139).Or. Admin. R. 291-011-0060
CD 21-1978, f. & ef. 8-29-78; CD 33-1983, f. & ef. 10-14-83; CD 23-1985, f. & ef. 8-16-85; CD 18-1987(Temp), f. & ef. 3-5-87; CD 33-1987, f. & ef. 8-28-87; CD 19-1991, f. & cert. ef. 8-21-91; DOC 10-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-01; DOC 11-2006, f. 10-12-06, cert. ef. 10-16-06; DOC 3-2024, amend filed 04/01/2024, effective 4/1/2024Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075