Oregon § 408.511 Services for incarcerated veterans

Oregon Statutes

§ 408.511 — Services for incarcerated veterans

Oregon § 408.511

Vol.10

Title 33Privileges and Benefits of Veterans and Service Personnel

Ch. 408Miscellaneous Benefits for Veterans and Service Personnel

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 408.511 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section:

(a)“Incarcerated veteran” means a veteran sentenced to a period of incarceration in a prison or other correctional facility until such time as a lawful release authority authorizes the release of the veteran.

(b)“Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225.

(2)The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall establish a program to provide services to incarcerated veterans.

(3)The program shall:

(a)Conduct outreach to, and provide assistance designed for the unique needs of, veterans during incarceration and post-release, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans.

(b)Provide assistance in applying for or obtaining reinstatement of federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid that incarcerated veterans and their spouses and dependents may be ent

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(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Incarcerated veteran” means a veteran sentenced to a period of incarceration in a prison or other correctional facility until such time as a lawful release authority authorizes the release of the veteran.
(b) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225.
(2) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall establish a program to provide services to incarcerated veterans.
(3) The program shall:
(a) Conduct outreach to, and provide assistance designed for the unique needs of, veterans during incarceration and post-release, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans.
(b) Provide assistance in applying for or obtaining reinstatement of federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid that incarcerated veterans and their spouses and dependents may be entitled to and help to appeal any denial of benefits and aid.
(c) Provide assistance in applying for and obtaining veterans’ benefits and benefits available through other programs that provide services and resources to incarcerated veterans and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans.
(d) Develop and distribute informational materials for incarcerated veterans and their spouses and dependents regarding veterans’ benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to incarcerated veterans and their spouses and dependents.
(4) The director, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, shall appoint one or more veterans’ service officers certified under ORS 406.452 to carry out the program requirements under subsection (3) of this section.