ORS 423.425: Investigatory authority.

(1) The Corrections Ombudsman shall investigate, on complaint or on the ombudsman’s own motion, any corrections action that is or is alleged to be:

      (a) Contrary to or inconsistent with law or Department of Corrections practice;

      (b) Based on mistaken facts or irrelevant considerations;

      (c) Inadequately explained when reasons should have been revealed;

      (d) Inefficiently performed; or

      (e) Unreasonable, unfair, or otherwise objectionable, even though in accordance with law.

      (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Corrections Ombudsman may decide not to investigate because:

      (a) The complainant could reasonably be expected to use a different administrative remedy or action;

      (b) The complaint is trivial, frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith; or

      (c) The complaint has been too long delayed to justify present examination.