Oregon Statutes - Chapter 179 - Administration of State Institutions - Section 179.479 - Conveyance of inmates from institution to physician or hospital for treatment; rules.

(1) The superintendent or other chief executive officer of an institution described in ORS 179.321 may, when authorized by regulation or direction of the Department of Corrections or Department of Human Services, convey an inmate to a physician, clinic or hospital, including the Oregon Health and Science University, for medical, surgical or dental treatment when such treatment cannot satisfactorily be provided at the institution. An inmate conveyed for treatment pursuant to this section shall be kept in the custody of the institution from which the inmate is conveyed.

(2) The Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services each shall prescribe rules and regulations governing conveyances authorized by this section. [1957 c.160 §3; 1969 c.597 §42; 1975 c.693 §1; 1987 c.320 §130; 1999 c.59 §36; 2001 c.900 §42]

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