OAR 859-200-0025. Board Responsibilities for Extremely Dangerous Person Civil Commitments

The Board shall have as its primary concern the protection of society. In addition, the Board’s responsibilities shall include but not be limited to: (1) Conducting hearings, as required by law, to determine jurisdictional status and appropriate placement of persons under its jurisdiction. (2) Overseeing the supervision of persons on conditional release in the community, including approving conditional release and modifying release conditions, as appropriate. (3) Facilitating the certification process at the conclusion of each commitment period, including making determinations regarding continued jurisdiction and placement. (4) Developing criteria for the qualification and approval of examiners authorized to conduct evaluations for purposes of hearings before the Board. (5) Establishing the required content and format of examination reports prepared for use in Board hearings.