The Department of Corrections Inmate Disciplinary Hearings Unit is responsible for the centralized processing, tracking, and monitoring of inmate disciplinary hearings held at correctional institutions state-wide. The unit processes disciplinary actions for inmate misconduct and coordinates with Department Hearings Officers who may conduct hearings at any of the correctional institutions. Disciplinary hearings are classified as either formal or informal, depending on the nature of the violation filed against the inmate by the reporting correctional officer. Formal hearings are held for some minor violations and for all major violations, such as arson, smuggling, assault, use of deadly force, or possession of a weapon. If it has been determined that the violation occurred, sanctions are imposed against the inmate.
Formal hearings are audio taped and a report of the final decision is made.
057 Inmate Formal Disciplinary Hearings Records - Retain formal misconduct report and final order, transfer to Offender Case Record. Retain all other records 2 years, destroy. In coordination with the Internal Affairs and Drug Control units, the Inspector General refers matters requiring criminal investigation to the Oregon State Police. The Inspector General, also designated as a Department Assistant Director, is a member of the executive team staff and advises the Director and other managers of issues and problems that may affect Department policy. The Warden Report documents the agency response to the investigation order by Judge Warden.