Section 423.420 - General duties and powers; rules.

OR Rev Stat § 423.420 (2019) (N/A)

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(1) To investigate, on complaint or on the ombudsman’s own motion, any action by the Department of Corrections or any employee thereof without regard to its finality;

(2) To adopt rules required for the discharge of the duties of office, including procedures for receiving and processing complaints, conducting investigations, and reporting findings, not inconsistent with ORS 423.400 to 423.450;

(3) To examine by subpoena the records and documents of the Department of Corrections or any employee thereof;

(4) To enter and inspect without notice any premises under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections;

(5) To subpoena any person to appear, to give sworn testimony or to produce documentary or other evidence that is reasonably material to an inquiry;

(6) To undertake, participate in or cooperate with persons and agencies in such conferences, inquiries, meetings or studies as might lead to improvements in the functioning of the Department of Corrections;

(7) To bring suit in the Circuit Court for Marion County to enforce ORS 423.400 to 423.450;

(8) To establish and administer a budget for the office; and

(9) To strengthen procedures and practices which lessen the possibility that objectionable corrections actions will occur. [1977 c.378 §5; 1987 c.320 §216]

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