ORS 420.260: Participant in program not agent of state.

A person assigned by the Oregon Youth Authority to participate in the work release program described in ORS 420.240 to 420.265, or any other work program, is not an agent, employee or servant of a youth correction facility, the youth authority, the Department of Corrections or this state or a political subdivision of this state:

      (1) While working, seeking gainful employment or otherwise participating in the work release or other work program; or

      (2) While going to the place of employment or work release assignment from the place where the person is quartered or while returning therefrom.