Chapter 475 Oregon Laws 2009

AN ACT

SB 911

Relating to persons found guilty except for insanity.

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

SECTION 1. (1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules applicable to secure residential treatment homes and facilities as defined in ORS 443.400 that house persons who, as a condition of release under ORS 161.315 to 161.351, are required to live in a secure home or facility. The rules must:

          (a) Provide minimum security, health and safety standards;

          (b) Require the home or facility to have an emergency preparedness plan;

          (c) Set minimum training standards for the staff of the home or facility; and

          (d) Ensure compliance with any orders of the court or the board.

          (2) As used in this section, a residential treatment home or facility is “secure” if a resident exit from the home, facility or grounds of the home or facility is restricted through the use of locking devices on resident exit doors, gates or other closures.

Approved by the Governor June 23, 2009

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 23, 2009

Effective date January 1, 2010

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