Oregon Code § 423.425·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Investigatory authority.
(1) The Corrections Ombudsman shall investigate, on complaint or on the
ombudsmans own motion, any corrections action that is or is alleged to be:
(a) Contrary to
or inconsistent with law or Department of Corrections practice;
(b) Based on
mistaken facts or irrelevant considerations;
(c) Inadequately
explained when reasons should have been revealed;
(d) Inefficiently
performed; or
(e) Unreasonable,
unfair, or otherwise objectionable, even though in accordance with law.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Corrections Ombudsman may
decide not to investigate because:
(a) The
complainant could reasonably be expected to use a different administrative
remedy or action;
(b) The complaint
is trivial, frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith; or
(c) The complaint
has been too long delayed to justify present examination. [1977 c.378 §6; 1987
c.320 §217]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 423.425
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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