Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 § 161.385 — Psychiatric Security Review Board; composition, term, qualifications,

Psychiatric Security Review Board; composition, term, qualifications, compensation, appointment, confirmation and meetings. (1) There is hereby created a Psychiatric Security Review Board consisting of the members described in subsection (2) of this section appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate under section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution. (2)(a) The membership of the board may not include any district attorney, deputy district attorney or public defender. (b) The Governor shall appoint: (A) A psychiatrist experienced in the criminal justice system and not otherwise employed on a full-time basis by the Oregon Health Authority or a community mental health program; (B) A licensed psychologist experienced in the criminal justice system and not otherwise employed on a full-time basis by the authority or a community mental health program; (C) A member with substantial experience in the processes of parole and probation; (D) A lawyer with substantial experience in criminal trial practice; and (E) A member of the general public. (c) The Governor may appoint a sixth member, to serve as an alternate member as described in subsection (6)(b) of this section, who has previously served on the board for one or more terms, has demonstrated commitment to the board’s strategic plan and is well-versed in the board’s operations, policies and procedures. (3) The term of office of each member is four years. The Governor at any time may remove any member for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. (4) A member of the board not otherwise employed full-time by the state shall be paid on a per diem basis an amount equal to $289.22, adjusted according to the executive pay plan for the biennium, for each day during which the member is engaged in the performance of official duties, including necessary travel time. In addition, subject to ORS 292.220 to 292.250 regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, the member shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. (5) Subject to any applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law, the board may hire employees to aid it in performing its duties. (6)(a) The board consists of a single panel of five members appointed under subsection (2)(b) of this section. The panel is responsible for persons placed under the board’s jurisdiction under ORS 161.315 to 161.351 and young persons placed under the board’s jurisdiction under ORS 419C.529, and for carrying out the board’s duties described in ORS 163A.125, 166.273, 426.701 and 426.702. (b) If a member is appointed under subsection (2)(c) of this section, that member serves as an alternate member of the panel, and may participate as a voting member of the panel for board hearings described in ORS 161.315 to 161.351, 163A.125, 419C.529 to 419C.542, 426.701 and 426.702, when a member appointed under subsection (2)(b) of this section is unavailable. (7)(a) The panel shall select one of its members as chairperson to serve for a one-year term with such duties and powers as the panel determines. (b) A majority of the voting members of the panel constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business of the panel. (8) The panel shall meet at least twice every month, unless the chairperson determines that there is not sufficient business before the panel to warrant a meeting at the scheduled time. The panel shall also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the panel. [1977 c.380 §8; 1979 c.867 §7; 1979 c.885 §6; 1981 c.711 §15; 1981 s.s. c.3 §132; 1983 c.740 §26; 1983 c.800 §12; 1987 c.133 §1; 2001 c.962 §70; 2005 c.843 §20; 2009 c.595 §109; 2011 c.708 §8; 2025 c.56 §1]