Or. Admin. Code § 291-027-0065

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 291-027-0065 - Disposition of Remains

(1) The inmate's emergency contact person will be given the option of arranging for the final disposition of the inmate's remains. All cost for those arrangements are the responsibility of the emergency contact person or family member that wishes to make those arrangements.

(2) Inmates shall make prior arrangements with their designated emergency contact person concerning any religious or personal preferences that they have regarding the disposition of their remains.

(3) The Department of Corrections is responsible for the final disposition of remains if the emergency contact person or family member of the inmate are unwilling or unable to do so.

(4) If the Department of Corrections becomes the responsible agent in this matter, the authorized mortuary will provide this final service in accordance with contracted services or local agreements.

(5) Trust funds from the deceased inmate's accounts shall not be used to offset expenses incurred by the Department of Corrections related to the inmate's death.

Or. Admin. Code § 291-027-0065

DOC 8-2011, f. 4-29-11, cert. ef. 5-2-11

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075