Contracts with Department of Corrections for county prisoners awaiting sentencing.

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(2) Nothing in this section requires the Department of Corrections to incarcerate a county prisoner in a Department of Corrections facility.

(3) A county prisoner poses an unusual security risk under this section if the prisoner poses a level of risk of violence or escape that exceeds the security level of the county facility. The risk of violence or escape may result from or be manifested by:

(a) A history of violence against law enforcement or corrections employees;

(b) A history of escape attempts;

(c) Documented enemies in the county facility; or

(d) A charge of aggravated murder. [1997 c.369 §1]

Note: 169.055 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 169 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.


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