Chapter 475 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

HB 3349

Relating to corrections; amending ORS 169.070.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 169.070 is amended to read:

169.070. (1) The Department of Corrections shall provide and coordinate state services to local governments with respect to local correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities. The Director of the Department of Corrections shall designate staff to provide technical assistance to local governmental agencies in the planning and operation of local correctional facilities, lockups, temporary holds and juvenile detention facilities, and advice on provisions of state law applicable to these facilities. The [staff] department shall inspect local correctional facilities, lockups, temporary holds and juvenile detention facilities, to [insure] ensure compliance with the standards established in ORS 169.076 to 169.078, 169.740, 419A.059 and 419B.180.

(2) In carrying out its duties under subsection (1) of this section, the department may enter into agreements with public or private entities to conduct inspections of local correctional facilities, lockups, temporary holds and juvenile detention facilities.

Approved by the Governor June 24, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 24, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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