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PSRB Rulemaking

Overview

This page will display proposed rule changes of the Psychiatric Security Review Board and announce the comment period for public comments. You can also review recently adopted rules and link to the agency's current, published rules.


Proposed Rules

Proposed rule changes open for public comment. Please send your written comments to the PSRB Rules Coordinator.
Chapter/DivisionRule SummaryUpdates
Related Materials
OAR 859-030-0010
On March 10, 2025, the Psychiatric Security Review Board passed a temporary rule modifying OAR 859-030-0010  to clarify its jurisdictional criteria. On April 2, 2025, the Board initiated the permanent rule making process.  

RAC was held on April 14, 2025.  Due to pending legislation, RAC will be rescheduled in July 2025.


 Recordings
Rulemaking on OAR 859 030 0010

Resources

State v. Meiser, 372 Or 438 (2024)

Rinne v. PSRB, 326 Or App 777 (2023)

PSRB Legislative Workgroup (2021)

OAR 859-200

The Psychiatric Security Review Board is undertaking a review and update of its Division 200 Administrative Rules, which govern those individuals committed to the Board pursuant to ORS 426.701-702 (Extremely Dangerous Persons with Qualifying Mental Disorder).  

To date the following RACs been held:
08/27/2024
09/12/2024
10/01/2024
10/11/2024

Further RACs will be scheduled in 2025.

 Recordings
Rulemaking on OAR 859-200

Resources
Draft Rules 859-200 (10/01/2024)
State v. T.L.B., 335 Or App 225 (2024)
ORS 426.701 Overview PowerPoint (Presented 8/27/2024)
ORS 426.701-2 Legislative and Rulemaking History



Recently Adopted Rules

Permanent and temporary rule changes that have been approved and filed with the Secretary of State within approximately the last six months.
Chapter/DivisionRule Summary
Related Materials
OAR 859-010-0005(7)
The Court of Appeals issued a decision that relied upon the PSRB’s definition of “danger” in making their finding. The court’s interpretation of the rule is not aligned with the Board’s interpretation and impacts how the Board determines if a person’s jurisdiction under the Board should be retained. The agency filed a temporary modify its definition of “danger” to align with the Board’s practice of determining whether jurisdiction is proper. In addition, the agency filed a petition to the Oregon Supreme Court for review; however, review was denied. Therefore, the agency is moving forward with making the temporary rule permanent.

Recordings

Rulemaking on OAR 859-010-0005(7)


2025 Rulemaking Planning Calendar

  • This section will be updated as PSRB schedule new Rulemaking.


Published Rules

PSRB administrative rules can be found on both the Secretary of State's website and the Oregon Transparency website in the following chapters. Click on a chapter number to link to the corresponding set of published rules:

Quick Links

Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules Database

Oregon Transparency Website, Administrative Rules Section

State Agency Rules Coordinator Contact List

Contact Us

Alison Bort
PSRB Rules Coordinator