These rules are authorized by ORS 430.041 and ORS 179.040 and carry out the provisions of ORS 179.473 through 179.479 and ORS Chapters 426 and 427. Persons of borderline intelligence may be considered mentally retarded if there is also serious impairment of adaptive behavior.
Mental retardation is synonymous with mental deficiency.
Unless the inmate voluntarily consents, no treatment or psychotropic drug shall be administered except when, in the judgment of the attending physician, treatment or medication is considered necessary to preserve the life of the inmate. In making the determination of eligibility of transfer, the functional unit manager for the Department of Corrections facility shall have the inmate evaluated. In making a recommendation for administrative transfer, the functional unit manager of the Department of Corrections facility that houses the inmate may stipulate certain conditions governing transfer. An administrative transfer shall not exceed 15 days from the date of transfer. Any discrepancies with the published version are satisfied in favor of the Administrative Order.