The 2009 Legislature approved HB3508 which allows certain inmates to receive 30% Earned Time Credit.

Oregon has a variety of crime victims' services. One is VINE, which is designed for all citizens needing information about offenders' status.

The Inmate Services Unit is responsible for a broad variety of services to institution staff, inmates and their families in support of the Oregon Accountability Model and the Counselor Caseload Initiative.

Governor Kulongoski has signed "Go Oregon!" into law, authorizing the sale of bonds to fund important maintenance and construction projects at public facilities througout Oregon. Of the $175 million in total statewide projects, DOC will receive just under $6.7 million to fund 10 agency projects.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is actively monitoring the emerging H1N1 influenza situation, and has created a response plan to ensure the safe and secure operations of its facilities around the state. For more information about H1N1 influenza please visit:

The purpose of wellness promotion is to improve the health and well-being of Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) employees' lives through health education and workplace health promotion activities that will support positive lifestyle changes.