ORS § 419b.646 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.646
419B.646 Right to appear
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) and 9.320 (Necessity for employment of attorney) , a tribe that is a party to a proceeding under ORS 419B.875 (Parties to proceedings) (1)(a)(H) may be represented by any individual, regardless of whether the individual is licensed to practice law.

(2) An attorney who is not barred from practicing law in this state may appear in any proceeding involving an Indian child without associating with local counsel if the attorney establishes to the satisfaction of the Oregon State Bar that:

(a) The attorney will appear in a court in this state for the limited purpose of participating in a proceeding under ORS chapter 419B subject to the provisions of ORS 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) to 419B.654 (Placement preferences) ;

(b) The attorney represents an Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe; and

(c) The Indian child’s tribe has affirmed the Indian child’s membership or eligibility for membership under tribal law.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 419B.875 (Parties to proceedings) (1)(a)(H), an Indian custodian or tribe may notify the court, orally on the record or in writing, that the Indian custodian or tribe withdraws as a party to the proceeding. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §19]

Note: See note under 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) .

Source: Section 419B.646 — Right to appear; withdrawal by party , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.836 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.836
419B.836 Effect of error in summons or service of summons
Status: in_force

Failure to comply with provisions of ORS 419B.812 (Issuance of summons) , 419B.815 (Summons for proceeding to establish jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100) , 419B.818 (Form of summons under ORS 419B.815) , 419B.819 (Summons for proceeding to establish permanent guardianship or terminate parental rights) , 419B.822 (Form of summons under ORS 419B.819) and 419B.839 (Required and discretionary summons) relating to the form of summons, issuance of summons or who may serve summons does not affect the validity of service of summons or the existence of jurisdiction over the person if the court determines that the served person received actual notice of the substance and pendency of the action. The court may allow amendment to a summons or affidavit or certificate of service of summons. The court shall disregard any error in the content of summons that does not materially prejudice the substantive rights of the party to whom summons was issued. If service is made in any manner complying with ORS 419B.812 (Issuance of summons) to 419B.839 (Required and discretionary summons) , the court shall also disregard any error in the service of summons that does not violate the due process rights of the party against whom summons was issued. [2001 c.622 §12; 2003 c.205 §15]

Source: Section 419B.836 — Effect of error in summons or service of summons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.185 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.185
421.185 Assistance and representation in disciplinary procedures
Status: in_force

The procedures adopted pursuant to ORS 421.180 (Disciplinary procedures) shall provide that an adult in custody shall be entitled to assistance and representation under terms and conditions established by the Department of Corrections. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the department to designate persons eligible to assist and represent the adult in custody. [1973 c.621 §5; 1987 c.320 §178; 2019 c.213 §76]

Source: Section 421.185 — Assistance and representation in disciplinary procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.875 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.875
420.875 Application for state support of center
Status: in_force

(1) An approved youth care center is eligible for state support from funds appropriated to the Oregon Youth Authority for that purpose to meet its operating expenses. Public or private agencies operating a youth care center shall make application for state support to the youth authority. The application shall contain such information as may be required by the youth authority.

(2) Upon receiving the application, the youth authority shall cause an investigation of the affairs and methods of the youth care center and, if it finds that the center meets the requirements of ORS 420.870 (Standards for approval of youth care centers) , shall grant its application for state support.

(3) At such times as the youth authority may require, all youth care centers receiving state support under the provisions of ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) to 420.885 (Audit and payment of claims) , shall file with the youth authority a financial and statistical report, and a report on the content and conduct of the youth care center, in such form as may be prescribed by the youth authority. If any youth care center fails to file the prescribed reports within 30 calendar days after requested by the youth authority, no further state support shall be paid until it has complied with the provisions of this subsection. [1967 c.444 §5; 1969 c.196 §1; 1971 c.401 §65; 1995 c.422 §118]

Source: Section 420.875 — Application for state support of center; required reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.046 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.046
418.046 Advisory or technical committees
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor’s Child Foster Care Advisory Commission may establish any advisory or technical committees the commission considers necessary to aid and advise the commission in the performance of its functions. The committees may be continuing or temporary committees. Persons who are not commission members may be appointed as members to serve on the committees with the approval of the commission.

(2) Except as otherwise specifically provided, members of a committee created under this section are not entitled to compensation but, in the discretion of the commission, may be reimbursed from funds available to the commission for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by the members in the performance of official duties in the manner and amount provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall establish a Child Welfare Equity Advisory Committee composed of members of the commission, employees of the Department of Human Services who make decisions regarding the removal of children from their homes, current or former foster parents or foster children and other child welfare stakeholders. The commission shall appoint members of the committee in such a manner as to ensure representation from all segments of the child foster care system that are affected by the work of the committee, taking into consideration the geographic, racial, ethnic and gender diversity of the populations receiving child welfare services. A majority of the members of the committee must represent populations disproportionately overrepresented in the child welfare system.

(b) A member of the committee is entitled to compensation and expenses in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for compensation and expenses incurred in performing the functions of the committee shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the commission for that purpose.

(c) A member of the committee shall serve a one-year term, but a member serves at the pleasure of the commission. A member is eligible for reappointment.

(d) The committee shall advise the commission on culturally appropriate child welfare services, including best practices for keeping families intact, ongoing child welfare support services and the equitable provision of child welfare services across populations being served by state agencies, including the department, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Youth Authority.

(e) The committee shall meet at least once every two months, at times and places fixed by a majority of members of the committee. The department shall provide office space and personnel to assist the committee as requested by the commission.

(f) The committee shall periodically report to the commission. The reports must include recommendations on ways the commission, the department, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Youth Authority may execute their duties to ensure equitable treatment of populations receiving child welfare services. The reports may include recommendations for changes to policies, procedures, administrative rules or legislation to ensure that the commission and the department are effectively serving:

(A) Racial and ethnic minorities;

(B) People with disabilities;

(C) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other minority gender identity communities; and

(D) Other historically disproportionately overrepresented communities in the child welfare system.

(g) The commission shall take the committee’s recommendations into consideration at the next commission meeting or, if the agenda for the next commission meeting has already been posted at the time the commission receives the committee’s recommendations, at the following commission meeting.

(h) No later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall submit a report, in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services. The commission, in its discretion, may submit interim reports. The reports submitted under this paragraph must include information on the activities and recommendations of the committee and information on any actions taken by the commission or the department to implement recommendations of the committee. [2021 c.457 §1]

Note: 418.046 (Advisory or technical committees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.046 — Advisory or technical committees; Child Welfare Equity Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.890 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.890
410.890 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 410.520 (When assessment to occur) shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000, imposed in the manner provided in ORS 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) to 441.745 (Penalties to Quality Care Fund) . [1989 c.912 §9; 1991 c.67 §105]

Source: Section 410.890 — Civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.480 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.480
418.480 “Purchase of care” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 418.480 (“Purchase of care” defined) to 418.500 (Out-of-state care for children) , “purchase of care” includes the purchase of institutional and foster family care and services, adoptive services, services provided by Strengthening, Preserving and Reunifying Families programs under ORS 418.575 (Definitions for ORS 418.575 to 418.598) to 418.598 (Rules) , services to the unwed mother and her child and such other care and services as the Department of Human Services shall determine to be necessary to carry out the policy stated in ORS 418.485 (Policy) . [1971 c.457 §1; 2001 c.900 §119; 2011 c.568 §9]

Source: Section 418.480 — “Purchase of care” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.981 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.981
418.981 Children’s System Data Dashboard
Status: in_force

(1) The System of Care Advisory Council shall maintain the Children’s System Data Dashboard, which must include, at a minimum, the following local and statewide data:

(a) The number of children under 21 years of age, wards, youths and adjudicated youths being served by the Oregon Youth Authority, the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services;

(b) The number of children, wards, youths and adjudicated youths identified in this section who are currently living in each of the following situations:

(A) At home;

(B) In substitute care; or

(C) In specific placement;

(c) The number of children, wards, youths and adjudicated youths identified in this section who were previously identified as being in danger of removal but who have been able to remain in their homes;

(d) The number of children, wards, youths and adjudicated youths identified in this section who are living in hotels, out-of-state placements, congregate care facilities, shelter care or emergency department boarding;

(e) The length of time the children, wards, youths and adjudicated youths identified in this section have been waiting to access services or appropriate placements; and

(f) Outcomes of services that are provided to children, wards, youths and adjudicated youths by the Oregon Youth Authority, the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 418.976 (Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981) , as used in this section, the terms “wards,” “youth” and “adjudicated youths” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(3) The System of Care Advisory Council may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2019 c.616 §4; 2021 c.489 §29]

Note: See note under 418.976 (Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981) .

Source: Section 418.981 — Children’s System Data Dashboard; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.194 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.194
418.194 Scheduling visitation around school attendance
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Foster care” has the meaning given that term in ORS 339.133 (Determination of residency of student for school purposes) .

(b) “Visitation” does not include medical appointments, court appearances or interviews with law enforcement or the Department of Human Services.

(2) When scheduling visitations for a child in foster care, the department must, to the extent practicable, schedule the visitations at times and places that do not require the child to miss part or all of a school day.

(3) If a child in foster care misses part or all of more than four school days in a semester due to visitations scheduled by the department, the child’s caseworker shall ensure that the department’s records regarding the child indicate the number of school days the child missed during that semester. [2021 c.333 §1]

Note: 418.194 (Scheduling visitation around school attendance) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

(Oregon Foster Children’s Bill of Rights)

Source: Section 418.194 — Scheduling visitation around school attendance; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.065 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.065
409.065 Department of Human Services Donated Fund Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services Donated Fund Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned, if any, shall inure to the benefit of the account. The moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the Department of Human Services.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall keep a record of all moneys credited to and deposited in the Department of Human Services Donated Fund Account. The record shall indicate the source from which the moneys are derived and the activity or program against which each withdrawal is charged.

(3) All private donations or contributions made for the use or benefit of the Department of Human Services shall be deposited in the Department of Human Services Donated Fund Account. All funds deposited in that account shall be used to support activities that align with the mission of the Department of Human Services. [Formerly 409.365]

Source: Section 409.065 — Department of Human Services Donated Fund Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.072 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.072
413.072 Public process required if waiver of federal requirement involves policy change
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “policy change” includes any change in the operation of medical assistance programs that affects recipients adversely in any substantial manner, including but not limited to the denial, reduction, modification or delay of benefits. “Policy change” does not include any procedural change that affects internal management but does not adversely and substantially affect the interest of medical assistance recipients.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may submit applications for waiver of federal statutory or regulatory requirements to the federal government or any agency of the federal government. Prior to the submission of any application for waiver that involves a policy change, and prior to implementation, the authority shall do the following:

(a) Conduct a public process regarding the application for waiver or application for waiver renewals;

(b) Prepare a complete summary of the testimony and written comments received during the public process;

(c) Submit the application for waiver or application for waiver renewals involving a policy change to the legislative review agency, as described in ORS 291.375 (Legislative review of applications for federal financial assistance) , and present the summary of testimony and comments described in this section; and

(d) Give notice of the date of the authority’s appearance before the Emergency Board, the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means or the Joint Committee on Ways and Means in accordance with ORS 183.335 (Notice) , and before the Medicaid Advisory Committee. [2011 c.720 §94; 2012 c.107 §14]

Note: See note under 413.071 (Authorization to request federal waivers) .

Source: Section 413.072 — Public process required if waiver of federal requirement involves policy change , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.014 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.014
412.014 State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in the Department of Human Services the State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program. The department shall provide aid under this section to families that are eligible for temporary assistance for needy families under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.069 (Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid) and that include a needy caretaker relative who is unable to maintain substantial gainful activity due to a disability or combination of disabilities that meet the criteria of section 216 of the Social Security Act.

(2) The department shall assist families receiving aid under this section in qualifying for federal Supplemental Security Income and Social Security disability benefits, including obtaining necessary medical records and evaluations. The department shall maintain a list of lawyers admitted to the bar of any state and approved by the Social Security Administration and nonprofit legal services organizations that represent Oregon residents in administrative hearings before the Social Security Administration Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.

(3) The department shall adopt rules for determining the amount of aid granted under this section that is not less than the amount of aid granted under ORS 412.006 (Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program) (1).

(4) Participation in the State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program shall be voluntary. The department shall provide information to potential participants in the State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program about the opportunities for employment while receiving Supplemental Security Income and about employment resources available to State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program participants. The information must be in a format accessible to the potential participant.

(5) Participants in the State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program must cooperate with the department in establishing eligibility for Supplemental Security Income including, but not limited to, signing an interim assistance reimbursement agreement. The department by rule may establish policies for monitoring and encouraging full engagement in the State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program, including activities that promote family stability. The department shall offer participants the opportunity to participate in any suitable activity in the job opportunity and basic skills program under ORS 412.009 (Engagement in JOBS) . [2007 c.861 §8; 2009 c.11 §54; 2011 c.46 §1; 2011 c.604 §§3,4; 2019 c.602 §4]

Source: Section 412.014 — State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.740 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.740
410.740 Oregon Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Program is created in the Department of Human Services. The purpose of the program is to assist members of the public and state agencies in making agency programs available and accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

(2) The program may also provide the following:

(a) Identification and publicity of the needs and concerns of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing as their needs and concerns relate to the full achievement of economic, social, legal and political equity.

(b) Advice to the Department of Human Services, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and appropriate state agency administrators on how state services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing might be improved or better coordinated to meet the needs of these individuals.

(c) Information to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing about where they may obtain assistance in rehabilitation and employment and about laws prohibiting discrimination in employment as a result of disability.

(d) Cooperation with and assistance to interest groups in rehabilitation and employment of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and encouragement of public and private employers to undertake affirmative action to ensure equitable employment of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

(e) Promotion of a continuous program of information and education to employers and the general public to increase awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing for equitable education and training that will ensure for these individuals their full vocational potential.

(f) Promotion of a continuous information program for placement of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in suitable employment.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Director of Human Services shall appoint an advisory committee to advise the director regarding the program. The director shall consult with the advisory committee regarding the services described in this section.

(b) The director shall appoint to the advisory committee 12 individuals who have experience in issues that affect individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. [2005 c.663 §11; 2007 c.70 §185]

Source: Section 410.740 — Oregon Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Program; advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.084 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.084
412.084 Minor parents’ eligibility to receive assistance and support services
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is a minor parent of a child and is receiving or applying for aid shall reside with the person’s parent, parents or legal guardian. The person may substitute an alternative supervised living arrangement if the Department of Human Services determines that it is unsafe or impractical for the person to reside with the person’s parent, parents or legal guardian. Failure of a minor parent applying for or receiving temporary assistance for needy families to reside with the person’s parent, parents or legal guardian or in an alternative supervised living arrangement shall result in the termination of aid.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to an applicant for or recipient of temporary assistance for needy families when circumstances or conditions exist that the department by rule establishes are not in the best interest of the child.

(3) If a person who is a minor parent receiving aid and who is not living with the person’s parent, parents or legal guardian subsequently returns to reside with the parent, parents or guardian and is determined ineligible to receive aid by reason of the parent’s or guardian’s income, the minor parent shall be eligible to receive such services, including medical care, as the department determines are necessary to allow the minor parent to attain a high school diploma or the equivalent, or to participate in the job opportunity and basic skills program as described in ORS 412.009 (Engagement in JOBS) . [Formerly 418.132; 2019 c.602 §10]

Source: Section 412.084 — Minor parents’ eligibility to receive assistance and support services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.575 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.575
414.575 Community advisory councils
Status: in_force

(1) A coordinated care organization must have a community advisory council to ensure that the health care needs of the consumers and the community are being addressed. The council must:

(a) Include representatives of the community and of each county government served by the coordinated care organization, but consumer representatives must constitute a majority of the membership; and

(b) Have its membership selected by a committee composed of equal numbers of county representatives from each county served by the coordinated care organization and members of the governing body of the coordinated care organization.

(2) The duties of the council include, but are not limited to:

(a) Identifying and advocating for preventive care practices to be utilized by the coordinated care organization;

(b) Overseeing a community health assessment and adopting a community health improvement plan in accordance with ORS 414.577 (Community health assessment and adoption of community health improvement plan) ; and

(c) Annually publishing a report on the progress of the community health improvement plan.

(3) The community health improvement plan adopted by the council should describe the scope of the activities, services and responsibilities that the coordinated care organization will consider upon implementation of the plan. The activities, services and responsibilities defined in the plan shall include a plan and a strategy for integrating physical, behavioral and oral health care services and may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Analysis and development of public and private resources, capacities and metrics based on ongoing community health assessment activities and population health priorities;

(b) Health policy;

(c) System design;

(d) Outcome and quality improvement;

(e) Integration of service delivery; and

(f) Workforce development.

(4) The council shall meet at least once every three months. The council shall post a report of its meetings and discussions to the website of the coordinated care organization and other websites appropriate to keeping the community informed of the council’s activities. The council, the governing body of the coordinated care organization or a designee of the council or governing body has discretion as to whether public comments received at meetings that are open to the public will be included in the reports posted to the website and, if so, which comments are appropriate for posting.

(5) If the regular council meetings are not open to the public and do not provide an opportunity for members of the public to provide written and oral comments, the council shall hold quarterly meetings:

(a) That are open to the public and attended by the members of the council;

(b) At which the council shall report on the activities of the coordinated care organization and the council;

(c) At which the council shall provide written reports on the activities of the coordinated care organization; and

(d) At which the council shall provide the opportunity for the public to provide written or oral comments.

(6) The coordinated care organization shall post to the organization’s website contact information for, at a minimum, the chairperson, a member of the community advisory council or a designated staff member of the organization.

(7) Meetings of the council are not subject to ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) . [Formerly 414.627]

Note: 414.575 (Community advisory councils) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.575 — Community advisory councils , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.367 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.367
419C.367 Vacating order waiving future cases
Status: in_force

The juvenile court may at any time direct that the subsequent order entered under ORS 419C.364 (Waiver of future cases) be vacated or that a pending case be waived to the juvenile court for further proceedings. The court may make such a direction on any case but shall do so and require a pending case to be waived to the juvenile court if it cannot support the finding required under ORS 419C.355 (Written findings required) . The juvenile court shall direct that the subsequent order entered under ORS 419C.364 (Waiver of future cases) shall be vacated when the youth is not convicted in the waived case that preceded the order under ORS 419C.364 (Waiver of future cases) . [1993 c.33 §219; 1993 c.546 §85; 1995 c.79 §216]

Source: Section 419C.367 — Vacating order waiving future cases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.452 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.452
419B.452 Distribution of report by court
Status: in_force

Except when a child or ward has been surrendered for adoption or the parents’ rights have been terminated, the court shall send a copy of the report required by ORS 419B.440 (Circumstances requiring reports) to the parents and shall notify the parents either that a hearing will be held or that the parents may request a hearing at which time they may ask for modifications in the care, treatment and supervision of the child or ward. If the court finds that informing the parents of the identity and location of the foster parents of the child or ward is not in the best interest of the child or ward, the court may order such information deleted from the report before sending the report to the parents. If the child is an Indian child, the court shall send a copy of the report to the Indian child’s tribe as required by the notice requirements under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) . [1993 c.33 §133; 1993 c.546 §126; 2003 c.396 §78; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §59; 2021 c.398 §74]

Source: Section 419B.452 — Distribution of report by court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.045 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.045
419B.045 Investigation conducted on school premises
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services or a law enforcement agency has the authority to conduct an investigation, on school premises, of a report of child abuse.

(2) When an investigation of a report of child abuse is conducted on school premises, the school administrator shall first be notified that the investigation is to take place, unless the school administrator is a subject of the investigation.

(3) The department or the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation shall present adequate identification to school staff members.

(4) After the department or law enforcement agency presents adequate identification, school staff members shall cooperate with the investigation by, at a minimum:

(a) Allowing the department or law enforcement agency access to the child who is the suspected victim in the report of child abuse; and

(b) Providing a private space in which to conduct an interview of the child.

(5) The department or the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation is not required to reveal information about the investigation to the school as a condition of conducting the investigation.

(6) The school administrator or a school staff member designated by the administrator may, at the investigator’s discretion, be present to facilitate the investigation.

(7) The investigator shall be advised by a school administrator or a school staff member of the child’s disabling conditions, if any, prior to any interview with the child.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A school administrator or school staff member may not notify any person, including the child’s parents or guardian, other than the department or law enforcement agency and any school employee necessary to enable the investigation, of an investigation described in this section and may not disclose any information obtained during an investigation.

(b) Information obtained during an investigation is not part of the child’s school records.

(9) A school administrator or school staff member may testify at any subsequent court proceeding relating to the investigation and may be interviewed by the respective litigants prior to any court proceeding.

(10) A school district, school administrator or school staff member may not be held liable for civil damages as a result of compliance with this section.

(11) This section applies solely to an investigation that involves an interview of the suspected victim in the report of child abuse or witnesses and does not apply to an investigation or interview of a person who is suspected of having committed the abuse that is the subject of the report. [1993 c.546 §22; 2003 c.14 §225; 2017 c.515 §1; 2018 c.77 §1]

Source: Section 419B.045 — Investigation conducted on school premises; notification; role of school personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.806 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.806
411.806 Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) , unless the context or a specially applicable statutory definition requires otherwise:

(1) “Administrative costs” means, but is not limited to, costs in connection with:

(a) Distributing supplemental nutrition assistance to recipients under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

(b) The compensation of personnel while employed in carrying out ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) ; and

(c) Reimbursement of the federal government for any loss described in ORS 411.830 (Payment of losses from program) .

(2) “Household” means two or more related or nonrelated individuals who do not reside in an institution.

(3) “Issuing agency” means the Department of Human Services.

(4) “Recipient” means an individual or household determined and certified, pursuant to ORS 411.816 (Eligibility for and amount of assistance) or 411.825 (Administration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) , to be eligible to receive supplemental nutrition assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

(5) “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” means a program under which the federal government makes aid available to the state or its agencies for distribution through electronic benefits transfer or by check to individuals and households certified to be in economic need of and eligible to receive such aid for the purchase of food from retail food outlets. [1963 c.599 §3 (enacted in lieu of 411.805); 1971 c.779 §26; 1997 c.581 §10; 2009 c.599 §1]

Note: The amendments to 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) by section 3, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 4, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) . As used in ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) , unless the context or a specially applicable statutory definition requires otherwise:

(1) “Administrative costs” means, but is not limited to, costs in connection with:

(a) Distributing supplemental nutrition assistance to recipients under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

(b) The compensation of personnel while employed in carrying out ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) ; and

(c) Reimbursement of the federal government for any loss described in ORS 411.830 (Payment of losses from program) .

(2) “Graduate assistant” means an extern or a graduate student or fellow at an institution of higher education who is paid to work in teaching, administration or research while the student completes the academic requirements for an advanced degree at the institution.

(3) “Household” means two or more related or nonrelated individuals who reside together not in an institution.

(4) “Issuing agency” means the Department of Human Services.

(5) “Recipient” means an individual or household determined and certified, pursuant to ORS 411.816 (Eligibility for and amount of assistance) or 411.825 (Administration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) , to be eligible to receive supplemental nutrition assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

(6) “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” means a program under which the federal government makes aid available to the state or its agencies for distribution through electronic benefits transfer or by check to individuals and households certified to be in economic need of and eligible to receive such aid for the purchase of food from retail food outlets.

Source: Section 411.806 — Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.522 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.522
419C.522 Qualifying mental disorder as affirmative defense
Status: in_force

Qualifying mental disorder constituting insanity under ORS 419C.411 (Disposition order) (2) is an affirmative defense. [2005 c.843 §4; 2017 c.634 §23]

Source: Section 419C.522 — Qualifying mental disorder as affirmative defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.220 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.220
420A.220 Damage to property of employee of Oregon Youth Authority
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Youth Authority may audit, allow and pay a claim for damage to property made by an employee from funds appropriated to the youth authority if:

(a) The damage to property arises out of the employee’s employment at one of the institutions or facilities operated by the youth authority; and

(b) The employee files a written claim with the employee’s employer within 180 days after the employee discovers or should have discovered the damage.

(2) No claim under subsection (1) of this section shall be paid:

(a) That exceeds, in the aggregate with payments of other claims, the moneys appropriated for such purpose.

(b) To the extent that the person incurring damage has been or may be compensated by liability insurance or otherwise.

(c) If the youth authority determines the cause or occasion of the accident resulting in damage is chargeable to the conduct or negligence of the person damaged.

(3) The decision of the youth authority to reject any claim filed under this section is final and is not subject to review under ORS chapter 183 or by any other agency or court. The provisions of this section do not affect any other remedy that may be available to the claimant under law.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If any person owes a debt to this state or a state agency, and the debt has been fixed by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or is no longer subject to judicial review, the youth authority shall deduct the amount of the debt from any award made to that person under this section.

(b) The youth authority shall request the State Treasurer to transfer to the appropriate fund or account to which the debt is owed, an amount equal to the amount deducted from the award under paragraph (a) of this subsection, for use during that biennium in accordance with law by the state agency administering the fund or account to which the debt is owed. The State Treasurer shall evidence the transfer by proper bookkeeping entries. If the youth authority or State Treasurer cannot determine the appropriate fund or account, the amount shall be transferred to the General Fund for general governmental purposes.

(c) Any debt owed by a person to this state or a state agency is satisfied, upon the completion of a transfer made pursuant to paragraph (b) of this subsection, to the extent of the amount so transferred. [1999 c.905 §10]

Source: Section 420A.220 — Damage to property of employee of Oregon Youth Authority; claims; payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.055 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.055
423.055 Provision of personal hygiene products
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections institutions shall make available tampons, sanitary pads, postpartum pads and panty liners at no cost to all persons confined in a Department of Corrections institution for use in connection with vaginal discharge. The Department of Corrections shall maintain a sufficient supply, which shall be stored, dispensed and disposed of in a sanitary manner. The supply of products available shall include at least the following:

(1) Regular absorbent and super absorbent tampons;

(2) Regular absorbent and super absorbent sanitary pads;

(3) Postpartum pads; and

(4) Regular absorbent panty liners. [2019 c.489 §7]

Source: Section 423.055 — Provision of personal hygiene products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.859 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.859
417.859 Statewide youth reengagement system
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “eligible youth” means a person 14 through 24 years of age who:

(a) Is not currently enrolled in school for the school year and who:

(A) Is not a high school graduate; or

(B) Has not received a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test;

(b) Is recommended to participate in a youth reengagement program by the Department of Human Services, the Housing and Community Services Department, a juvenile court, the Oregon Youth Authority, a county juvenile department, a federally recognized Indian tribe, a school district, an education service district or any other entity identified by the Youth Development Council by rule; or

(c) Is not on track to graduate on time, as determined based on rules adopted by the council.

(2) The Youth Development Division shall develop and administer a statewide youth reengagement system to provide appropriate educational opportunities and access to services for eligible youths.

(3) Under the statewide youth reengagement system, a school district or other entity identified by the Youth Development Council by rule may choose to provide a youth reengagement program. A youth reengagement program must:

(a) Be offered in collaboration with the Youth Development Division; and

(b) Include a partnership with an education service district, a community college district, a federally recognized Indian tribe, a community-based organization or any other entity identified by the Youth Development Council by rule.

(4) A youth reengagement program must offer, at a minimum, the following:

(a) Academic instruction that enables an eligible youth to receive credit that can be:

(A) Applied toward a high school diploma, a modified diploma or an extended diploma; or

(B) Used to improve college or career readiness, including courses that assist the eligible youth in preparing for an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test; or

(b) Services for monitoring and supporting eligible youths, including:

(A) Academic counseling, career coaching and workforce readiness services; or

(B) Assistance with accessing services and resources that support at-risk youth and reduce barriers to educational success.

(5) If a school district or other entity chooses to provide a youth reengagement program, the school district or other entity may enter into an agreement to provide academic instruction or services as described in subsection (4) of this section. The agreement:

(a) May be entered into with:

(A) An education service district, a community college district or another public entity;

(B) A federally recognized Indian tribe or a school or other provider of educational services associated with the tribe; or

(C) A community-based organization; and

(b) Must comply with any other requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education or the Youth Development Council by rule.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Board of Education, in collaboration with the Youth Development Council, shall establish by rule criteria for a school district or other entity to receive funding for eligible youths participating in a youth reengagement program. Funding may be in the form of grants.

(b) The criteria to receive funding may prescribe:

(A) Enrollment and attendance standards for eligible youths.

(B) Performance measures that establish targets that must be met for purposes of accountability. The performance measure targets shall be based on standards adopted by the Youth Development Council and may take into account the specific purpose of the program offered by the school district or other entity, the population served by the program and any other factors identified by the council.

(c) The criteria to receive funding must require a school district or other entity to provide to the Youth Development Division information that, at a minimum, describes:

(A) How the school district or other entity will identify, refer and enroll eligible youths;

(B) How academic instruction and services will be provided through the youth reengagement program and what academic instruction and services will be provided;

(C) How student records will be maintained and how data will be collected and reported;

(D) How any applicable assessments under ORS 329.485 (Statewide assessment system) or 329.488 (Nationally normed assessment) will be administered;

(E) How the school district or other entity will provide special education and related services for eligible youths with disabilities who have an individualized education program or will provide necessary accommodations and plans for eligible youths who qualify under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794);

(F) How the school district or other entity will ensure that eligible youths receive appropriate in-person guidance or support; and

(G) How the school district or other entity will record and report performance measures for purposes of accountability, including longitudinal monitoring of student progress and post-secondary education and employment readiness.

(7) The Department of Education and Youth Development Division shall provide technical assistance to school districts and other eligible entities choosing to provide youth reengagement programs.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Youth Development Council shall coordinate with the State Board of Education to adopt rules under this section.

(b) When adopting rules under this section, the board and the council shall consult or communicate with:

(A) Post-secondary institutions of education, school districts and community-based organizations that have previously offered youth reengagement programs;

(B) Providers of online courses and programs;

(C) Federally recognized Indian tribes; and

(D) Education service districts.

(9) Nothing in this section affects the authority of a school district or other entity to directly offer youth reengagement programs or other educational services for eligible youths. [2019 c.122 §33; 2021 c.87 §1; 2021 c.97 §42]

Source: Section 417.859 — Statewide youth reengagement system; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.612 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.612
419B.612 Best interests of Indian child
Status: in_force

In a child custody proceeding involving an Indian child, when making a determination regarding the best interests of the child under ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) or 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) to 419B.654 (Placement preferences) , ORS chapter 419B, the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) or any regulations or rules regarding ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) or 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) to 419B.654 (Placement preferences) , ORS chapter 419B, or the Indian Child Welfare Act, the court shall, in consultation with the Indian child’s tribe, consider the following:

(1) The protection of the safety, well-being, development and stability of the Indian child;

(2) The prevention of unnecessary out-of-home placement of the Indian child;

(3) The prioritization of placement of the Indian child in accordance with the placement preferences under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) ;

(4) The value to the Indian child of establishing, developing or maintaining a political, cultural, social and spiritual relationship with the Indian child’s tribe and tribal community; and

(5) The importance to the Indian child of the Indian tribe’s ability to maintain the tribe’s existence and integrity in promotion of the stability and security of Indian children and families. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §5; 2021 c.398 §49]

Note: See note under 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) .

Source: Section 419B.612 — Best interests of Indian child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.030 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.030
419B.030 Central registry of reports
Status: in_force

(1) A central state registry shall be established and maintained by the Department of Human Services. The local offices of the department shall report to the state registry in writing when an investigation has shown reasonable cause to believe that a child’s condition was the result of abuse even if the cause remains unknown. Each registry shall contain current information from reports cataloged both as to the name of the child and the name of the family.

(2) When the department provides specific case information from the central state registry, the department shall include a notice that the information does not necessarily reflect any subsequent proceedings that are not within the jurisdiction of the department. [1993 c.546 §19]

Source: Section 419B.030 — Central registry of reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.029 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.029
419B.029 Power to subpoena documents and records in child abuse investigations
Status: in_force

In connection with an investigation under ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) , the Director of Human Services may by subpoena compel the production of documents and records, including audio records, video records, photographs and student records, that the director deems relevant or material to the investigation. [2023 c.195 §1]

Note: 419B.029 (Power to subpoena documents and records in child abuse investigations) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 419B or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 419B.029 — Power to subpoena documents and records in child abuse investigations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.439 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.439
411.439 Twelve-month continuation of medical assistance of persons with serious mental illness admitted to state hospital
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Person with a serious mental illness” means a person who is diagnosed by a psychiatrist, a licensed clinical psychologist or a certified nonmedical examiner as having dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression or other affective disorder or psychotic mental disorder other than a disorder caused primarily by substance abuse.

(b) “Recertification date” means the date 12 months after the date an application for medical assistance was last approved or renewed.

(c) “State hospital” has the meaning given that term in ORS 162.135 (Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205) .

(2) The Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may continue the medical assistance of a person who is admitted to a state hospital until the earlier of:

(a) Twelve months after the person is admitted to the state hospital; or

(b) The person’s recertification date.

(3) This section does not extend eligibility to an otherwise ineligible person or extend medical assistance to a person if matching federal funds are not available to pay for medical assistance.

(4) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to a person with a serious mental illness residing in a state hospital who is under 22 years of age or who is 65 years of age or older.

(5) A person with a serious mental illness whose medical assistance is terminated while the person is admitted to a state hospital may apply for medical assistance up to 120 days prior to the expected date of the person’s release from a state hospital. If the person is found to be eligible, the effective date of the person’s medical assistance shall be the date of the person’s release from the state hospital. [Formerly 414.424; 2011 c.207 §2; 2011 c.720 §109; 2013 c.688 §47; 2015 c.836 §2; 2018 c.43 §1]

Source: Section 411.439 — Twelve-month continuation of medical assistance of persons with serious mental illness admitted to state hospital , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.663 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.663
418.663 Employment goals
Status: in_force

(1) Projects selected under ORS 418.650 (Policy) to 418.663 (Employment goals) shall:

(a) Result in an increase in employment opportunities for disadvantaged and at-risk youth over those opportunities which would otherwise be available;

(b) Not result in the displacement of currently employed workers, including partial displacement such as reduction in the hours of nonovertime work or wages or employment benefits;

(c) Not impair existing contracts for services or result in the substitution of state for other funds in connection with work that would otherwise be performed;

(d) Not substitute jobs assisted under ORS 418.650 (Policy) to 418.663 (Employment goals) for existing federally assisted jobs;

(e) Not employ any person when any other person is on layoff by an employer from the same or any substantially equivalent job in the same area; and

(f) Not be used to employ any person to fill a job opening created by the act of an employer in laying off or terminating employment of any regular employee, otherwise reducing the regular workforce not supported under ORS 418.650 (Policy) to 418.663 (Employment goals) , in anticipation of filling the vacancy so created by hiring a person to be supported under ORS 418.650 (Policy) to 418.663 (Employment goals) .

(2) Where a labor organization represents employees who are engaged in similar work or a workers’ cooperative is engaged in work in the same area to that proposed to be performed under the program for which an application is being developed, the organization or cooperative shall be notified and shall be afforded a reasonable period of time prior to the submission of the application in which to make comments to the applicant and to the program director of the Oregon Youth Corps. [1987 c.326 §9; 1991 c.581 §6; 1999 c.71 §5; 2019 c.209 §8]

Note: See note under 418.650 (Policy) .

A. R. BURBANK TRUST FUND

Source: Section 418.663 — Employment goals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.125 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.125
419C.125 Detention in place where adults are detained of certain persons alleged to be within court’s jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) A juvenile court may order a person who is 18 years of age or older and alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) to be detained in a jail or other place where adults are detained only in those circumstances in which the juvenile court could detain a youth before adjudication on the merits in a detention facility.

(2) In order to detain a person under subsection (1) of this section, the court shall make case-specific findings at a hearing under ORS 419C.145 (Preadjudication detention) that placement in a jail or other place where adults are detained meets the specific needs of the person alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the court.

(3) The court may not detain a person under subsection (1) of this section unless, except for the person’s age, the court would detain the person under ORS 419C.145 (Preadjudication detention) (2).

(4) The provisions of ORS 419C.153 (Detention review or release hearing) apply to a person detained under subsection (1) of this section except that a person detained under subsection (1) of this section has the right to appear in person at any hearing held under ORS 419C.153 (Detention review or release hearing) .

(5) The provisions of ORS 419C.150 (Time limitations on detention) apply to a person detained under subsection (1) of this section.

(6) As used in this section, “adult” does not include a person who is 18 years of age or older and is alleged to be, or has been found to be, within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) . [2003 c.442 §2]

Source: Section 419C.125 — Detention in place where adults are detained of certain persons alleged to be within court’s jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.650 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.650
418.650 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon finds and declares that:

(a) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to maintain a strong economy in order to provide its citizens a stable and plentiful job market, and to conserve and protect its natural resources, scenic beauty, historical and cultural sites and other community facilities;

(b) The development and maintenance of a healthy economy for Oregon depends substantially upon a strong work ethic among Oregon’s disadvantaged and at-risk young adults;

(c) Many public lands and environmental resources, including parks, rangelands, forests, wildlife habitats, fisheries, soils and waters are and will continue to be subject to resource production demand and public uses;

(d) In order to instill and preserve superior work attitudes among Oregon’s disadvantaged and at-risk young adults and to maintain, protect and conserve the valuable resources of the State of Oregon, programs need to be implemented which will assure continued economic productivity and scenic beauty, as well as the public health, safety and social benefit;

(e) To these ends, conservation work programs may prove successful and cost-effective both in providing jobs for disadvantaged and at-risk young adults and in assisting land preservation and management agencies to conserve and protect natural and urban facilities; and

(f) As a result of such employment opportunities, benefits will redound to the state’s environmental maintenance and productivity, the state’s economy and to the disadvantaged and at-risk youth participants who benefit from the exposure to and respect for the work ethic in the context of safeguarding and improving the environmental resources of the state.

(2) The general purposes of ORS 418.650 (Policy) to 418.663 (Employment goals) are:

(a) To establish a disadvantaged and at-risk youth work program in order to perform conservation work of public value in the most cost-effective manner;

(b) To utilize such a program as a means of needed assistance to protect, conserve, rehabilitate and improve the natural, historical and cultural resources of the state; and

(c) To utilize such a program to increase educational, training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged and at-risk youth for the purpose of improving work skills, instilling a work ethic and increasing employability. [1987 c.326 §§1,2; 1991 c.581 §1; 2019 c.384 §1]

Note: 418.650 (Policy) to 418.663 (Employment goals) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.650 — Policy; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.822 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.822
419B.822 Form of summons under ORS 419B.819
Status: in_force

The summons for appearance in a proceeding to establish permanent guardianship under ORS 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) or to terminate parental rights under ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) , 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) , 419B.504 (Termination upon finding of unfitness) , 419B.506 (Termination upon finding of neglect) or 419B.508 (Termination upon finding of abandonment) must be in substantially the following form:

In the Matter of )

) No.

) Petition No.

)

A Child. ) SUMMONS

TO: Name and address

IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:

You are directed:

___To appear in person before this Court at _______________ (address), Courtroom #_____, _______________, Oregon, on: the _____ day of_____, 2___, at ___ o’clock__.m. for a hearing on the allegations of the petition and at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. You must appear personally in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above. An attorney may not attend the hearing in your place.

___To appear in person before this Court at _______________ (address), Courtroom #_____, _______________, Oregon, on: the _____ day of_____, 2___, at ___ o’clock__.m. to admit or deny the allegations of the petition and at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. You must appear personally in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above. An attorney may not attend the hearing in your place.

___To file a written answer to the petition no later than 30 days after the date you were served with this summons and to appear at any court-ordered hearing. An attorney may not attend any court-ordered hearing in your place.

NOTICE:

READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY!!

A petition has been filed to:

___Establish a permanent guardianship under ORS 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) .

___Terminate your parental rights under ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) , 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) , 419B.504 (Termination upon finding of unfitness) , 419B.506 (Termination upon finding of neglect) or 419B.508 (Termination upon finding of abandonment) .

A copy of the petition is attached.

If you do not appear or file a written answer as directed above, or do not appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing, the Court may proceed without further notice and (establish a permanent guardianship) (terminate your parental rights) either on the date specified in this summons or on a future date, and make such orders and take such action as authorized by law.

You have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you wish to be represented by an attorney, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. To request appointment of an attorney to represent you at state expense, you must contact the juvenile court immediately. Phone _____ for further information. If you are represented by an attorney, it is your responsibility to maintain contact with your attorney and to keep your attorney advised of your whereabouts.

If this summons requires you to appear before the court to admit or deny the allegations of the petition or requires you to file a written answer to the petition and you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. If you are ordered to appear, you must appear personally in the courtroom, unless the court has granted you an exception in advance under ORS 419B.918 (Manner of appearance) to appear by other means including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means.

By: (Name and Title)

Date Issued: ____________

[2003 c.205 §7; 2007 c.497 §8]

Source: Section 419B.822 — Form of summons under ORS 419B.819 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.101 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.101
415.101 Requests for information
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may request information from any coordinated care organization or its officers in relation to the activities or condition of the coordinated care organization or any other matter connected with a coordinated care organization’s transactions, and the person of whom the information is requested shall promptly and truthfully reply using the form of communication requested by the authority and verified by an officer of the coordinated care organization, if the authority so requires. A response is subject to the provisions of ORS 415.103 (False or misleading filings prohibited) . [2019 c.478 §6]

Source: Section 415.101 — Requests for information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.572 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.572
414.572 Coordinated care organizations
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule the qualification criteria and requirements for a coordinated care organization and shall integrate the criteria and requirements into each contract with a coordinated care organization. Coordinated care organizations may be local, community-based organizations or statewide organizations with community-based participation in governance or any combination of the two. Coordinated care organizations may contract with counties or with other public or private entities to provide services to members. The authority may not contract with only one statewide organization. A coordinated care organization may be a single corporate structure or a network of providers organized through contractual relationships. The criteria and requirements adopted by the authority under this section must include, but are not limited to, a requirement that the coordinated care organization:

(a) Have demonstrated experience and a capacity for managing financial risk and establishing financial reserves.

(b) Meet the following minimum financial requirements:

(A) Maintain restricted reserves of $250,000 plus an amount equal to 50 percent of the coordinated care organization’s total actual or projected liabilities above $250,000.

(B) Maintain capital or surplus of not less than $2,500,000 and any additional amounts necessary to ensure the solvency of the coordinated care organization, as specified by the authority by rules that are consistent with ORS 731.554 (Capital and surplus requirements) (6), 732.225 (Impairment of required capitalization prohibited) , 732.230 (Order to cure impairment) and 750.045 (Required capitalization) .

(C) Expend a portion of the annual net income or reserves of the coordinated care organization that exceed the financial requirements specified in this paragraph on services designed to address health disparities and the social determinants of health consistent with the coordinated care organization’s community health improvement plan and transformation plan and the terms and conditions of the Medicaid demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315).

(c) Operate within a fixed global budget and other payment mechanisms described in subsection (6) of this section and spend on primary care, as defined by the authority by rule, at least 12 percent of the coordinated care organization’s total expenditures for physical and mental health care provided to members, except for expenditures on prescription drugs, vision care and dental care.

(d) Develop and implement alternative payment methodologies that are based on health care quality and improved health outcomes.

(e) Coordinate the delivery of physical health care, behavioral health care, oral health care and covered long-term care services.

(f) Engage community members and health care providers in improving the health of the community and addressing regional, cultural, socioeconomic and racial disparities in health care that exist among the coordinated care organization’s members and in the coordinated care organization’s community.

(2) In addition to the criteria and requirements specified in subsection (1) of this section, the authority must adopt by rule requirements for coordinated care organizations contracting with the authority so that:

(a) Each member of the coordinated care organization receives integrated person centered care and services designed to provide choice, independence and dignity.

(b) Each member has a consistent and stable relationship with a care team that is responsible for comprehensive care management and service delivery.

(c) The supportive and therapeutic needs of each member are addressed in a holistic fashion, using patient centered primary care homes, behavioral health homes or other models that support patient centered primary care and behavioral health care and individualized care plans to the extent feasible.

(d) Members receive comprehensive transitional care, including appropriate follow-up, when entering and leaving an acute care facility or a long term care setting.

(e) Members are provided:

(A) Assistance in navigating the health care delivery system;

(B) Assistance in accessing community and social support services and statewide resources;

(C) Meaningful language access as required by federal and state law including, but not limited to, 42 U.S.C. 18116, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI Guidance issued by the United States Department of Justice and the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care as issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services; and

(D) Qualified health care interpreters or certified health care interpreters listed on the health care interpreter registry, as those terms are defined in ORS 413.550 (Definitions for ORS 413.550 to 413.559) .

(f) Services and supports are geographically located as close to where members reside as possible and are, if available, offered in nontraditional settings that are accessible to families, diverse communities and underserved populations.

(g) Each coordinated care organization uses health information technology to link services and care providers across the continuum of care to the greatest extent practicable and if financially viable.

(h) Each coordinated care organization complies with the safeguards for members described in ORS 414.605 (Consumer and provider protections) .

(i) Each coordinated care organization convenes a community advisory council that meets the criteria specified in ORS 414.575 (Community advisory councils) .

(j) Each coordinated care organization prioritizes working with members who have high health care needs, multiple chronic conditions or behavioral health conditions and involves those members in accessing and managing appropriate preventive, health, remedial and supportive care and services, including the services described in ORS 414.766 (Behavioral health treatment) , to reduce the use of avoidable emergency room visits and hospital admissions.

(k) Members have a choice of providers within the coordinated care organization’s network and that providers participating in a coordinated care organization:

(A) Work together to develop best practices for care and service delivery to reduce waste and improve the health and well-being of members.

(B) Are educated about the integrated approach and how to access and communicate within the integrated system about a patient’s treatment plan and health history.

(C) Emphasize prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, evidence-based practices, shared decision-making and communication.

(D) Are permitted to participate in the networks of multiple coordinated care organizations.

(E) Include providers of specialty care.

(F) Are selected by coordinated care organizations using universal application and credentialing procedures and objective quality information and are removed if the providers fail to meet objective quality standards.

(G) Work together to develop best practices for culturally and linguistically appropriate care and service delivery to reduce waste, reduce health disparities and improve the health and well-being of members.

(L) Each coordinated care organization reports on outcome and quality measures adopted under ORS 413.022 (Metrics and scoring subcommittee) and participates in the health care data reporting system established in ORS 442.372 (Definitions for ORS 442.372 and 442.373) and 442.373 (Health care data reporting by health insurers) .

(m) Each coordinated care organization uses best practices in the management of finances, contracts, claims processing, payment functions and provider networks.

(n) Each coordinated care organization participates in the learning collaborative described in ORS 413.259 (Patient centered primary care home program and behavioral health home program) (3).

(o) Each coordinated care organization has a governing body that complies with ORS 414.584 (Meetings of coordinated care organization governing body to be open to public) and that includes:

(A) At least one member representing persons that share in the financial risk of the organization;

(B) A representative of a dental care organization selected by the coordinated care organization;

(C) The major components of the health care delivery system;

(D) At least two health care providers in active practice, including:

(i) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) , whose area of practice is primary care; and

(ii) A behavioral health provider;

(E) At least two members from the community at large, to ensure that the organization’s decision-making is consistent with the values of the members and the community; and

(F) At least two members of the community advisory council, one of whom is or was within the previous six months a recipient of medical assistance and is at least 16 years of age or a parent, guardian or primary caregiver of an individual who is or was within the previous six months a recipient of medical assistance.

(p) Each coordinated care organization’s governing body establishes standards for publicizing the activities of the coordinated care organization and the organization’s community advisory councils, as necessary, to keep the community informed.

(q) Each coordinated care organization publishes on a website maintained by or on behalf of the coordinated care organization, in a manner determined by the authority, a document designed to educate members about best practices, care quality expectations, screening practices, treatment options and other support resources available for members who have mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

(r) Each coordinated care organization works with the Tribal Advisory Council established in ORS 414.581 (Tribal Advisory Council established) and has a dedicated tribal liaison, selected by the council, to:

(A) Facilitate a resolution of any issues that arise between the coordinated care organization and a provider of Indian health services within the area served by the coordinated care organization;

(B) Participate in the community health assessment and the development of the health improvement plan;

(C) Communicate regularly with the Tribal Advisory Council; and

(D) Be available for training by the office within the authority that is responsible for tribal affairs, any federally recognized tribe in Oregon and the urban Indian health program that is located within the area served by the coordinated care organization and operated by an urban Indian organization pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1651.

(3) The authority shall consider the participation of area agencies and other nonprofit agencies in the configuration of coordinated care organizations.

(4) In selecting one or more coordinated care organizations to serve a geographic area, the authority shall:

(a) For members and potential members, optimize access to care and choice of providers;

(b) For providers, optimize choice in contracting with coordinated care organizations; and

(c) Allow more than one coordinated care organization to serve the geographic area if necessary to optimize access and choice under this subsection.

(5) On or before July 1, 2014, each coordinated care organization must have a formal contractual relationship with any dental care organization that serves members of the coordinated care organization in the area where they reside.

(6) In addition to global budgets, the authority may employ other payment mechanisms to reimburse coordinated care organizations for specified health services during limited periods of time if:

(a) Global budgets remain the primary means of reimbursing coordinated care organizations for care and services provided to the coordinated care organization’s members;

(b) The other payment mechanisms are consistent with the legislative intent expressed in ORS 414.018 (Legislative intent) and the system design described in ORS 414.570 (System established) (1); and

(c) The payment mechanisms are employed only for health-related social needs services, such as housing supports, nutritional assistance and climate-related assistance, approved for the demonstration project under 42 U.S.C. 1315 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. [Formerly 414.625; 2021 c.453 §§13,14; 2023 c.584 §21]

Source: Section 414.572 — Coordinated care organizations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.105 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.105
420A.105 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Oregon Youth Authority may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 420A.105 (Rules) to 420A.155 (Regional residential academies) . The rules must include but need not be limited to:

(1) Procedures by which adjudicated youths may apply for transfers from one level of custody to another; and

(2) Rules applicable to parole of adjudicated youths. [1995 c.422 §15; 2021 c.489 §144]

Source: Section 420A.105 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.550 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.550
410.550 Medicaid Long Term Care Quality and Reimbursement Advisory Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Medicaid Long Term Care Quality and Reimbursement Advisory Council is created, to consist of 12 members. Appointed members shall be residents of the State of Oregon and representative of the geographic locations of all long term care facilities and community-based care facilities in this state. The members shall include:

(a) The Long Term Care Ombudsman, who shall serve as a standing member of the council;

(b) A representative of the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services, to be appointed by the commission;

(c) A representative of the Oregon Disabilities Commission, to be appointed by the commission;

(d) A representative of the Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities, to be appointed by the Governor;

(e) A representative of a senior or disabilities advocacy organization or an individual who advocates on behalf of seniors or persons with disabilities, to be appointed by the Governor;

(f) A nursing home administrator licensed under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) who has practiced continuously in Oregon in long term care for three years immediately preceding appointment, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(g) Two consumers of residential or long term care facilities, as defined in ORS 441.402 (Definitions for ORS 441.402 to 441.419) and 442.015 (Definitions) , or community-based care facilities or family members of such residents, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(h) A director of nurses of an Oregon long term care facility who has practiced in this state in long term care for three years preceding appointment, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(i) A representative of an assisted living facility or a residential care facility, to be appointed by the President of the Senate;

(j) A representative of an adult foster home, to be appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(k) An in-home care agency provider, to be appointed by the President of the Senate.

(2) The term of office for each member appointed under this section shall be three years or until a successor has been appointed and qualified.

(3) Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services but unpaid volunteers not otherwise compensated shall be allowed actual and necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(4) The council shall:

(a) Elect a chairperson from among its members and elect or appoint a secretary, each of whom shall hold office for one year or until successors are elected;

(b) Hold an annual meeting and hold other meetings at such times and places as the Department of Human Services or the chairperson of the council may direct;

(c) Keep a record of its proceedings that is open to inspection at all times; and

(d) Act in an advisory capacity to the department on matters pertaining to quality of long term care facilities and community-based care facilities and reimbursement for long term care services and community-based care services. [1995 c.667 §1; 2001 c.104 §142; 2013 c.717 §17; 2017 c.441 §26]

Source: Section 410.550 — Medicaid Long Term Care Quality and Reimbursement Advisory Council; membership; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.780 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.780
414.780 Coordinated care organization reporting of data to assess compliance with mental health parity requirements
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Behavioral health coverage” means mental health treatment and services and substance use disorder treatment or services reimbursed by a coordinated care organization.

(b) “Coordinated care organization” has the meaning given that term in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) .

(c) “Mental health treatment and services” means the treatment of or services provided to address any condition or disorder that falls under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the mental disorders section of the current edition of the:

(A) International Classification of Disease; or

(B) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

(d) “Nonquantitative treatment limitation” means a limitation that is not expressed numerically but otherwise limits the scope or duration of behavioral health coverage, such as medical necessity criteria or other utilization review.

(e) “Substance use disorder treatment and services” means the treatment of and any services provided to address any condition or disorder that falls under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the substance use section of the current edition of the:

(A) International Classification of Disease; or

(B) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

(2) No later than March 1 of each calendar year, the Oregon Health Authority shall prescribe the form and manner for each coordinated care organization to report to the authority, on or before June 1 of the calendar year, information about the coordinated care organization’s compliance with mental health parity requirements, including but not limited to the following:

(a) The specific plan or coverage terms or other relevant terms regarding the nonquantitative treatment limitations and a description of all mental health or substance use disorder benefits and medical or surgical benefits to which each such term applies in each respective benefits classification.

(b) The factors used to determine that the nonquantitative treatment limitations will apply to mental health or substance use disorder benefits and medical or surgical benefits.

(c) The evidentiary standards used for the factors identified in paragraph (b) of this subsection, when applicable, provided that every factor is defined, and any other source or evidence relied upon to design and apply the nonquantitative treatment limitations to mental health or substance use disorder benefits and medical or surgical benefits.

(d) The number of denials of coverage of mental health treatment and services, substance use disorder treatment and services and medical and surgical treatment and services, the percentage of denials that were appealed, the percentage of appeals that upheld the denial and the percentage of appeals that overturned the denial.

(e) The percentage of claims for behavioral health coverage and for coverage of medical and surgical treatments that were paid to in-network providers and the percentage of such claims that were paid to out-of-network providers.

(f) Other data or information the authority deems necessary to assess a coordinated care organization’s compliance with mental health parity requirements.

(3) Coordinated care organizations must demonstrate in the documentation submitted under subsection (2) of this section, that the processes, strategies, evidentiary standards and other factors used to apply nonquantitative treatment limitation to mental health or substance use disorder treatment, as written and in operation, are comparable to and are applied no more stringently that the processes, strategies, evidentiary standards and other factors used to apply nonquantitative treatment limitations to medical or surgical treatments in the same classification.

(4) Each calendar year the authority, in collaboration with individuals representing behavioral health treatment providers, community mental health programs, coordinated care organizations, the Consumer Advisory Council established in ORS 430.073 (Consumer Advisory Council) and consumers of mental health or substance use disorder treatment, shall, based on the information reported under subsection (2) of this section, identify and assess:

(a) Coordinated care organizations’ compliance with the requirements for parity between the behavioral health coverage and the coverage of medical and surgical treatment in the medical assistance program; and

(b) The authority’s compliance with the requirements for parity between the behavioral health coverage and the coverage of medical and surgical treatment in the medical assistance program for individuals who are not enrolled in a coordinated care organization.

(5) No later than December 31 of each calendar year, the authority shall submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to mental or behavioral health, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , that includes:

(a) The authority’s findings under subsection (4) of this section on compliance with rules regarding mental health parity, including a comparison of coverage for members of coordinated care organizations to coverage for medical assistance recipients who are not enrolled in coordinated care organizations as applicable; and

(b) An assessment of:

(A) The adequacy of the provider network as prescribed by the authority by rule.

(B) The timeliness of access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services, as prescribed by the authority by rule.

(C) The criteria used by each coordinated care organization to determine medical necessity and behavioral health coverage, including each coordinated care organization’s payment protocols and procedures.

(D) Data on services that are requested but that coordinated care organizations are not required to provide.

(E) The consistency of credentialing requirements for behavioral health treatment providers with the credentialing of medical and surgical treatment providers.

(F) The utilization review, as defined by the authority by rule, applied to behavioral health coverage compared to coverage of medical and surgical treatments.

(G) The specific findings and conclusions reached by the authority with respect to the coverage of mental health and substance use disorder treatment and the authority’s analysis that indicates that the coverage is or is not in compliance with this section.

(H) The specific findings and conclusions of the authority demonstrating a coordinated care organization’s compliance with this section and with the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343) and rules adopted thereunder.

(6) Except as provided in subsection (5)(b)(D) of this section, this section does not require coordinated care organizations to report data on services that are not funded on the prioritized list of health services compiled by the Health Evidence Review Commission under ORS 414.690 (Prioritized list of health services) . [2021 c.629 §3]

Note: 414.780 (Coordinated care organization reporting of data to assess compliance with mental health parity requirements) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.780 — Coordinated care organization reporting of data to assess compliance with mental health parity requirements; annual assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.708 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.708
417.708 Legislative findings relating to young children
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds:

(1) The first three years of life are a crucial period in a child’s life, and during this period a child is sensitive to the protective mechanisms of parental and family support.

(2) Brain development that takes place during the first year of life is rapid and extensive and has implications for lifelong physical, social-emotional and cognitive well-being. [2001 c.831 §2]

Source: Section 417.708 — Legislative findings relating to young children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.811 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.811
411.811 Distribution by tribal councils
Status: in_force

(1) A tribal council of an Indian tribe may make direct distribution of food commodities to recipients.

(2) With respect to food distribution programs, the Department of Human Services shall:

(a) Execute agreements necessary to maintain the eligibility of this state to receive food commodities, and to carry into effect ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) relating to such programs, including agreements with other agencies of this state, with the federal government and its agencies, and with tribal councils of Indian tribes;

(b) Order, ship and store food commodities pending their delivery to tribal councils of Indian tribes or otherwise for direct distribution to recipients;

(c) Determine and require that the storage, distribution and handling of food commodities are made in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations and requirements;

(d) Determine the quantities of food commodities which recipients shall be entitled to receive with respect to any period and geographical area; and

(e) Except as otherwise provided by ORS 411.816 (Eligibility for and amount of assistance) , adopt and enforce rules necessary to maintain the eligibility of this state to receive food commodities and to carry into effect ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) relating to such programs. [1963 c.599 §5 (enacted in lieu of 411.810); 1971 c.779 §27; 1989 c.942 §1]

Source: Section 411.811 — Distribution by tribal councils; duties of department with respect to food distribution programs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.530 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.530
419B.530 Representation by Attorney General
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a juvenile court has before it an action to terminate parental rights, the juvenile court or the Department of Human Services may request the services of the Attorney General.

(2) Whenever an action to terminate parental rights is before a juvenile court pursuant to ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) , 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) , 419B.504 (Termination upon finding of unfitness) , 419B.506 (Termination upon finding of neglect) and 419B.508 (Termination upon finding of abandonment) , the Attorney General shall have the same authority to assist the court as is granted to the district attorney under ORS 8.685 (Assisting juvenile court) . [1993 c.33 §148]

Source: Section 419B.530 — Representation by Attorney General , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.465 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.465
421.465 Transfer of state adults in custody to forest work camp
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the requisition of the State Forester, the superintendent shall send at the time and to the place designated as many state adults in custody requisitioned from the institution under the supervision of the superintendent as have been determined under rules adopted by the Director of the Department of Corrections to be eligible for employment at a forest work camp and as are available.

(2) Before a state adult in custody is sent to any forest work camp, the superintendent of the institution in which the adult in custody is confined shall cause the adult in custody to be given such inoculations as are necessary in the public interest.

(3) While a state adult in custody is at a forest work camp, the superintendent of the institution in which the adult in custody was confined is responsible for the custody and care of the adult in custody. [Amended by 1961 c.656 §3; 1965 c.616 §73; 1967 c.504 §6; 1969 c.502 §24; 1987 c.320 §202; 2019 c.213 §92]

Source: Section 421.465 — Transfer of state adults in custody to forest work camp; limitations and conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.609 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.609
414.609 Network adequacy
Status: in_force

(1) A coordinated care organization that contracts with the Oregon Health Authority must maintain a network of providers sufficient in numbers and areas of practice and geographically distributed in a manner to ensure that the health services provided under the contract are reasonably accessible to members.

(2) A member may transfer from one organization to another organization no more than once during each enrollment period. [Formerly 414.645]

Source: Section 414.609 — Network adequacy; member transfers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.210 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.210
417.210 Financial responsibility for placed children
Status: in_force

(1) Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article V thereof in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, the provisions of ORS chapter 110 and any other applicable laws also may be invoked.

(2) The “appropriate public authorities” as used in Article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall, with reference to this state, mean the Department of Human Services and the department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by Article III thereof.

(3) As used in paragraph (a) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the phrase “appropriate authority in the receiving state” with reference to this state shall mean the Department of Human Services. [1975 c.482 §2; 1995 c.608 §39; 1999 c.59 §109; 2001 c.900 §250]

Source: Section 417.210 — Financial responsibility for placed children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.732 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.732
410.732 Disabilities Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Disabilities Trust Fund is established, separate and distinct from the General Fund, in the State Treasury. The purpose of the Disabilities Trust Fund is to provide supplemental services to meet the needs of low income and indigent individuals with disabilities.

(2) The State Treasurer shall be custodian of the Disabilities Trust Fund and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, subject to appropriations, shall direct payments for the benefit of low income and indigent people with disabilities or recipients of services from the Department of Human Services, or both, from the trust fund as recommended by the Director of Human Services.

(3) The Director of Human Services may accept for deposit in the Disabilities Trust Fund:

(a) Moneys left to the Disabilities Trust Fund by donors of a self-sufficiency trust described in ORS 410.730 (Self-Sufficiency Trust Fund) (8) at the death of the beneficiary with a disability; and

(b) Bequests and contributions from private donors, corporations or foundations.

(4) The State Treasurer shall credit interest on the Disabilities Trust Fund to the fund.

(5) Moneys in the Disabilities Trust Fund shall be expended only to provide supplemental services to meet the need for care, support or treatment for low income or indigent individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness or physical disabilities or who are otherwise eligible to receive services or benefits because of disability.

(6) The receipt by a beneficiary of supplementary care, support or treatment provided with money from the Disabilities Trust Fund shall not in any way reduce, impair or diminish the benefits to which the beneficiary is otherwise entitled by law. No interest in the principal or income of this trust shall be anticipated, assigned or encumbered, or shall be subject to any creditor’s claim or to legal process, prior to its actual receipt by the beneficiary. Furthermore, because of the special needs of the beneficiary, no part of the corpus thereof, nor principal nor undistributed income shall be subject to the claims of voluntary or involuntary creditors for the provision of care and services, including residential care, by any public entity, office, department or agency of the State of Oregon or of any other state, or of the United States or any other governmental agency.

(7) The Director of Human Services shall serve as the official who implements the provision of care, support or treatment for the beneficiary from moneys available from the Disabilities Trust Fund. The director shall adopt rules necessary for the administration and implementation of this section.

(8) The care, support or treatment provided under ORS 410.730 (Self-Sufficiency Trust Fund) and this section must conform to the waiver requirements of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(9) Upon the death of a named beneficiary of a self-sufficiency trust established under ORS 410.730 (Self-Sufficiency Trust Fund) (8), the balance of any money deposited to the account of the beneficiary in the Self-Sufficiency Trust Fund shall be transferred to the Disabilities Trust Fund for the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section unless the agreement entered into between the Director of Human Services and the self-sufficiency trust under ORS 410.730 (Self-Sufficiency Trust Fund) (3) provides otherwise. The Director of Human Services shall enter into no agreement under ORS 410.730 (Self-Sufficiency Trust Fund) (3) unless the agreement provides that at least 50 percent of any moneys credited to the account of the named beneficiary at the time of the beneficiary’s death be transferred from the Self-Sufficiency Trust Fund to the Disabilities Trust Fund upon the death of the beneficiary. [Formerly 412.710; 2007 c.70 §184]

Source: Section 410.732 — Disabilities Trust Fund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.075 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.075
409.075 Volunteer Emergency Services Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Volunteer Emergency Services Fund in the State Treasury. The amount of the fund shall not exceed the aggregate sum of $10,000.

(2) The fund may be used to pay for purchases, by check or other acceptable means, necessary to assist clients of the Department of Human Services with emergency circumstances that qualify such clients for assistance from the fund.

(3) Claims for reimbursement of moneys paid from the Volunteer Emergency Services Fund shall be submitted to the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for approval. When the claims have been approved, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw a warrant or make an electronic transfer in favor of the Department of Human Services to be charged to the appropriate fund or account to reimburse the Volunteer Emergency Services Fund. [1999 c.829 §3]

Source: Section 409.075 — Volunteer Emergency Services Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.790 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.790
418.790 Application contents for regional centers
Status: in_force

Each application for funds to establish or maintain a regional children’s advocacy center or to provide training and technical assistance to children’s advocacy centers or county child abuse multidisciplinary teams shall include information required by the rules of the Department of Justice and any other information requested by the department. [1991 c.898 §§6,8; 1993 c.33 §335; 1997 c.872 §37; 2001 c.104 §147; 2001 c.624 §14; 2003 c.354 §5; 2005 c.562 §13; 2009 c.296 §2; 2019 c.141 §5]

Note: See note under 418.746 (Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account) .

Source: Section 418.790 — Application contents for regional centers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.162 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.162
409.162 Identifying and implementing workload efficiencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall collaborate with its existing advisory groups to identify and implement workload efficiencies in the state agencies that administer programs providing:

(a) Child welfare services under ORS 418.005 (Powers of department in connection with child welfare services) ;

(b) Temporary assistance for needy families under ORS 412.006 (Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program) ;

(c) Nutritional assistance under ORS 411.816 (Eligibility for and amount of assistance) ;

(d) Medical assistance eligibility determinations under ORS 411.404 (Determination of eligibility for medical assistance) ;

(e) Services to elderly persons and to persons with disabilities under ORS 410.070 (Duties of Department of Human Services) and 412.014 (State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program) ; and

(f) Vocational rehabilitation services under ORS 344.530 (Department of Human Services rehabilitation duties) .

(2) The department shall collaborate with the following advisory groups and other groups designated by the department in identifying and implementing workload efficiencies:

(a) The advisory committee created by ORS 418.005 (Powers of department in connection with child welfare services) (2).

(b) The Family Services Review Commission established under ORS 411.075 (Family Services Review Commission) .

(c) The State Independent Living Council established by Executive Order 94-12.

(d) The advisory committee established under ORS 344.735 (State advisory committee) .

(e) Area agency advisory councils required under ORS 410.210 (Area agency advisory councils) .

(f) The Governor’s Commission on Senior Services created by ORS 410.320 (Governor’s Commission on Senior Services) . [2009 c.598 §2; 2011 c.720 §81]

Source: Section 409.162 — Identifying and implementing workload efficiencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.147 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.147
420A.147 Placement in regional youth accountability camps
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Youth Authority is solely responsible for determining which persons committed to, or placed in the custody of, the youth authority are eligible to participate in, and are accepted for, a regional youth accountability camp. The juvenile court may recommend to the Oregon Youth Authority that an adjudicated youth be placed in a regional youth accountability camp, but the recommendation is not binding on the youth authority.

(2) In determining whether to place a person in a regional youth accountability camp, the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority must find that the person is physically and mentally able to withstand the rigors of the program or that the program can be modified to accommodate a person’s physical or mental limitations. If the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority determines that a person’s acceptance into a regional youth accountability camp is consistent with the safety of the community, the welfare of the person, the objectives of the regional youth accountability camp and the rules of the youth authority, the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority may place the person into the program. [1995 c.422 §24; 2021 c.489 §152]

Source: Section 420A.147 — Placement in regional youth accountability camps , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.914 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.914
419B.914 Proceeding when person entitled to service is not summoned and is not before court
Status: in_force

If the child or ward is before the court, the court has the power to proceed with the case without service upon those entitled to service under ORS 419B.812 (Issuance of summons) to 419B.839 (Required and discretionary summons) if diligent efforts have failed to reveal the identity or the whereabouts of the person, except that:

(1) No order entered pursuant to ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) , 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) , 419B.504 (Termination upon finding of unfitness) , 419B.506 (Termination upon finding of neglect) and 419B.508 (Termination upon finding of abandonment) may be entered unless ORS 419B.518 (Appointment of counsel for parents) , 419B.521 (Conduct of termination hearing) , 419B.524 (Effect of termination order) and 419B.812 (Issuance of summons) to 419B.839 (Required and discretionary summons) are complied with.

(2) No order for support as provided in ORS 419B.400 (Authority to order support) , 419B.402 (Support order is judgment) , 419B.404 (Support for child or ward in state financed or supported institution) and 419B.406 (Assignment of support order to state) may be entered against a person unless that person is served as provided in ORS 419B.812 (Issuance of summons) to 419B.839 (Required and discretionary summons) . [Formerly 419B.285; 2003 c.396 §95]

Source: Section 419B.914 — Proceeding when person entitled to service is not summoned and is not before court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.039 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.039
412.039 Cooperation of department with Director of Employment Department and all available workforce services to find employment for parent
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly declares that it is in the public interest of the State of Oregon that all available workforce services, including those authorized under other provisions of law, be utilized to provide incentives, opportunities and necessary services to appropriate individuals in order that they may be employed in the regular economy, may be trained for regular employment and may participate in special work projects.

(2) During any period in which aid may be granted under ORS 412.006 (Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program) with respect to, or on behalf of, a dependent child living with an unemployed caretaker relative, the Department of Human Services and the Director of the Employment Department shall enter into cooperative arrangements looking toward employment of or training services for the unemployed caretaker relative and shall provide for the registration and periodic reregistration of such caretaker relative at employment offices established pursuant to ORS 657.705 (Oregon State Employment Service) to 657.725 (Employment districts) to effect maximum utilization of the job placement services and other services and facilities of such offices. [Formerly 418.085; 2015 c.765 §15]

Source: Section 412.039 — Cooperation of department with Director of Employment Department and all available workforce services to find employment for parent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.125 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.125
413.125 Revolving fund
Status: in_force

(1) On written request of the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw warrants on amounts appropriated to the authority for operating expenses for use by the authority as a revolving fund. The revolving fund may not exceed the aggregate sum of $100,000 including unreimbursed advances. The revolving fund shall be deposited with the State Treasurer to be held in a special account against which the authority may draw checks.

(2) The revolving fund may be used by the authority:

(a) To pay for or advance travel expenses for employees of the authority and for any consultants or advisers for whom payment of travel expenses is authorized by law;

(b) For purchases required from time to time; or

(c) For receipt or disbursement of federal funds available under federal law.

(3) All claims for reimbursement of amounts paid from the revolving fund must be approved by the authority and by the department. When such claims are approved, the department shall draw a warrant covering them against the appropriate fund or account in favor of the authority. The authority shall use the moneys to reimburse the revolving fund. [2011 c.720 §40]

Note: See note under 413.105 (Deposit of reimbursements received for medical assistance expenditures) .

Source: Section 413.125 — Revolving fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.720 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.720
411.720 Residence required of applicants for general assistance
Status: in_force

No person shall be eligible for general assistance unless the person is a resident of the State of Oregon. [Amended by 1969 c.468 §1]

Source: Section 411.720 — Residence required of applicants for general assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.154 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.154
411.154 Report to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall report to each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly on the status and efficacy of:

(1) The domestic violence identification process under ORS 412.072 (Requirements when victims of domestic violence apply for or receive TANF) ;

(2) Emergency assistance utilization for victims of domestic violence; and

(3) Domestic violence training for department staff, information sharing and evaluation. [Formerly 411.118; 2011 c.545 §46]

Source: Section 411.154 — Report to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.425 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.425
423.425 Investigatory authority
Status: in_force

(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. [1977 c.378 §6; 1987 c.320 §217]

Source: Section 423.425 — Investigatory authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.372 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.372
419B.372 Guardianship as incident of custody
Status: in_force

(1) When the court grants legal custody to the Department of Human Services, it may also grant guardianship of the ward to the department, to remain in effect solely while the ward remains in the legal custody of the department.

(2) When the court grants legal custody to a private institution or agency or to a suitable person or entity, the court may grant guardianship of the ward to the private institution or agency to which the ward is committed or to the suitable person or entity if it appears necessary to do so in the interests of the ward.

(3) Unless guardianship is granted as provided in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the court as an incident of its wardship has the duties and authority of the guardian as provided in ORS 419B.376 (Duties and authority of guardian) and 419B.379 (Guardian is not conservator) . [Formerly 419B.370]

Source: Section 419B.372 — Guardianship as incident of custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.145 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.145
421.145 Disposition of moneys obtained from sale of products of labor of adult in custody
Status: in_force

Moneys obtained from the sale of the products of any labor of an adult in custody may not be applied toward the maintenance of the adult in custody or the support of the dependents of the adult in custody, or shall become a part of the betterment fund of the Department of Corrections institution, until all the cost of operation, maintenance, depreciation and other expenses in connection with the plant of the Department of Corrections institution industry in which the adult in custody is employed are fully paid from the fund arising from the sale of such products. [Amended by 1959 c.687 §11; 1987 c.320 §171; 2019 c.213 §71]

Source: Section 421.145 — Disposition of moneys obtained from sale of products of labor of adult in custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.022 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.022
419A.022 Responsibility of counties over 400,000 population
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners or county court of counties having more than 400,000 inhabitants, according to the latest federal decennial census, shall provide proper accommodations for detention rooms and hospital wards, as may be necessary for the care, custody and discipline of children, wards, youths or adjudicated youths. The expense of the same shall be audited and paid in the same manner as other bills in such county are audited and paid. [1993 c.33 §17; 2003 c.396 §6; 2021 c.489 §36]

Source: Section 419A.022 — Responsibility of counties over 400,000 population , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.045 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.045
420.045 Parole
Status: in_force

(1) Upon finding that an adjudicated youth placed in a youth correction facility is ready for release therefrom and that the adjudicated youth had best be returned to the parent or guardian of the adjudicated youth or to a suitable and desirable home or facility, the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority may, after advising the committing court, release the adjudicated youth on parole conditioned upon good behavior.

(2) At such time as the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority finds that final release is compatible with the safety of the community and the best interests of the adjudicated youth, with the consent of the committing court, the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority may make and issue a final order discharging the adjudicated youth.

(3) The Director of the Oregon Youth Authority may revoke a parole if the conditions of the parole have been violated or if the continuation of the adjudicated youth on parole would not be in the best interests of the adjudicated youth or the community. After the revocation of parole, the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority shall immediately advise the committing court thereof. [1965 c.616 §37; 1969 c.679 §9; 1971 c.401 §101; 1995 c.422 §96; 2021 c.489 §114]

Source: Section 420.045 — Parole; discharge; revocation of parole , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.628 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.628
421.628 Effect of decision of Corrections Facilities Siting Authority
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 169.690 (Establishment of halfway houses and other facilities) , 195.025 (Regional coordination of planning activities) , 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) , 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (4) and 227.286 (Regulations applicable to public property) or any other provision of law, including but not limited to statutes, ordinances, regulations and charter provisions, the decisions of the Corrections Facilities Siting Authority, if approved by the Governor, shall bind the state and all counties, cities and political subdivisions in this state as to the approval of the sites and the construction and operation of the proposed corrections facilities. Affected state agencies, counties, cities and political subdivisions shall issue the appropriate permits, licenses and certificates and enter into any intergovernmental agreements as necessary for construction and operation of the facilities, subject only to the conditions of the siting decisions.

(2) Each state or local governmental agency that issues a permit, license or certificate shall continue to exercise enforcement authority over the permit, license or certificate.

(3) Except as provided in subsections (4) to (16) of this section, nothing in ORS 421.611 (Findings) to 421.630 (Judicial review) expands or alters the obligations of cities, counties and political subdivisions to pay for infrastructure improvements for the proposed corrections facilities.

(4) The Department of Corrections shall seek to obtain public services necessary for the construction and operation of corrections facilities from a public body providing such services. The department shall not acquire or develop and furnish its own public services under this section that could be provided by a public body unless the department concludes that the state can achieve significant cost savings by doing so.

(5) Upon request of the Department of Corrections, a public body furnishing public services shall make public services available to the department that are either necessary for the construction and operation of a corrections facility or required by additions to or remodeling of a corrections facility sited or constructed under ORS 421.611 (Findings) to 421.630 (Judicial review) or any other law. All rates, terms and conditions of furnishing public services shall be just, fair and reasonable. A just, fair and reasonable rate shall assure the public body the recovery of the additional costs of providing and maintaining the requested service to the corrections facility, including, but not limited to, feasibility and design engineering costs, and reasonable capacity replacement, but shall not exceed the public body’s actual capital and operating expenses, including reasonable reserves charged to all ratepayers, for such service. The public body’s rates, terms and conditions shall be conclusively deemed to be just, fair and reasonable if the department and public body so agree in writing.

(6) If the Department of Corrections and the public body cannot agree on the rates, terms and conditions of furnishing necessary public services to a corrections facility, either the department or the public body may deliver to the other a notice of request to mediate any disputed issues, including, but not limited to, whether the department can achieve significant cost savings to the state by acquiring or developing and furnishing its own public services. If either the department or the public body requests mediation, the other shall participate in good faith in such mediation. Unless otherwise agreed by the department and the public body, the mediation shall be concluded within 30 days of delivery of the notice of request to mediate.

(7) If the mediation fails to resolve the issues in dispute, or if mediation is not requested by either the Department of Corrections or the public body, the department and the public body may agree to submit any disputed matters to arbitration. The arbitration may be either binding or nonbinding. If the department and the public body cannot agree on the selection of the arbitrator and the arbitration rules and procedure, upon motion directed to the Court of Appeals, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals shall select the arbitrator and decide the rules and procedure. The arbitrator’s decision and award shall be guided by the standards set forth in this section. The decision and award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the department and the public body only if they agree to enter into binding arbitration prior to the initiation of the arbitration. If the department and public body have agreed to binding arbitration of disputed issues, either the department or the public body, if dissatisfied with the arbitrator’s decision and award, may file exceptions in the Court of Appeals within 21 days of the issuance of the decision and award. Exceptions shall be limited to the causes set forth in ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) (1)(a) to (d), and to the grounds for modification or correction of an award under ORS 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) . If any of the exceptions requires consideration of facts that do not appear on the face of the arbitrator’s decision and award or is not stipulated to by the parties, the court may appoint a master to take evidence and make the necessary factual findings. The Court of Appeals’ decision shall be final and not subject to further review.

(8) If the Department of Corrections and the public body have submitted disputed matters to nonbinding arbitration or if the department and public body have chosen not to submit disputed matters to arbitration, the department shall issue a preliminary order to the public body that either concludes that the state can achieve significant costs savings by acquiring or developing and furnishing its own public services, or establishes the rates, terms and conditions upon which the public body shall make necessary public services available to the department for the corrections facility. The public body, no later than 15 days following the department’s issuance of its preliminary order, may contest the preliminary order by filing a written notice to that effect with the department. The preliminary order shall become final, binding and conclusive if the public body fails to request a hearing within the time permitted in this section.

(9) If a hearing is requested, the department shall provide the public body with an opportunity to be heard and shall issue its final order upon conclusion of the hearing. The department shall establish procedures to regulate and provide for the nature and extent of the proofs and evidence and the method of taking and furnishing the same in order to afford the public body a reasonable opportunity for a fair hearing. The procedures shall ensure that the public body has a reasonable opportunity to place in the record the information upon which the public body relies as a basis for its position. The department’s order shall be guided by the standards set forth in this section.

(10) Proceedings for review of the department’s final order shall be instituted when the affected public body files a petition with the Court of Appeals that meets the following requirements:

(a) The petition shall be filed within 21 days of issuance of the final order on which the petition is based.

(b) The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition by registered or certified mail upon the Department of Corrections and the Attorney General.

(11) Within 30 days after service of the petition, the department shall transmit to the Court of Appeals the original or a certified copy of the entire record and any findings that may have been made.

(12) The Court of Appeals shall review the final order of the Department of Corrections. The Court of Appeals’ decision shall be final and not subject to further review.

(13) Proceedings for review in the Court of Appeals under this section shall be given priority over all other matters before the Court of Appeals.

(14) The Department of Corrections or other state agency shall not be required to make payments to the public body for necessary public services to a corrections facility in excess of funds that are legally available for such purposes.

(15) Nothing in this section shall require a public body to furnish public services to the Department of Corrections for a corrections facility in the event that the Legislative Assembly fails to make funds available in an amount sufficient to pay the state’s share of costs of such services as determined under this section.

(16) As used in this section, “public services” means off-site infrastructure, including, but not limited to, sewer and water systems and service, and road improvements. [1995 c.745 §9; 1997 c.715 §4; 2003 c.598 §44; 2009 c.231 §7]

Note: Operation of the amendments to 421.628 (Effect of decision of Corrections Facilities Siting Authority) by section 9, chapter 516, Oregon Laws 2001, is dependent upon further approval by the Legislative Assembly. See section 11, chapter 516, Oregon Laws 2001. The text that is operative after that approval, including amendments by section 45, chapter 598, Oregon Laws 2003, and section 8, chapter 231, Oregon Laws 2009, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

421.628 (Effect of decision of Corrections Facilities Siting Authority) . (1) Notwithstanding ORS 169.690 (Establishment of halfway houses and other facilities) , 195.025 (Regional coordination of planning activities) , 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) , 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (4) and 227.286 (Regulations applicable to public property) or any other provision of law, including but not limited to statutes, ordinances, regulations and charter provisions, and except for permit decisions delegated by the federal government to the Department of State Lands, the decisions of the Corrections Facilities Siting Authority, if approved by the Governor, shall bind the state and all counties, cities and political subdivisions in this state as to the approval of the sites and the construction and operation of the proposed corrections facilities. Except for those statutes and rules for which permit decisions have been delegated by the federal government to the Department of State Lands, all affected state agencies, counties, cities and political subdivisions shall issue the appropriate permits, licenses and certificates and enter into any intergovernmental agreements as necessary for construction and operation of the facilities, subject only to the conditions of the siting decisions.

(2) Each state or local governmental agency that issues a permit, license or certificate shall continue to exercise enforcement authority over the permit, license or certificate.

(3) Except as provided in subsections (4) to (16) of this section, nothing in ORS 421.611 (Findings) to 421.630 (Judicial review) expands or alters the obligations of cities, counties and political subdivisions to pay for infrastructure improvements for the proposed corrections facilities.

(4) The Department of Corrections shall seek to obtain public services necessary for the construction and operation of corrections facilities from a public body providing such services. The department may not acquire or develop and furnish its own public services under this section that could be provided by a public body unless the department concludes that the state can achieve significant cost savings by doing so.

(5) Upon request of the Department of Corrections, a public body furnishing public services shall make public services available to the department that are either necessary for the construction and operation of a corrections facility or required by additions to or remodeling of a corrections facility sited or constructed under ORS 421.611 (Findings) to 421.630 (Judicial review) or any other law. All rates, terms and conditions of furnishing public services shall be just, fair and reasonable. A just, fair and reasonable rate shall assure the public body the recovery of the additional costs of providing and maintaining the requested service to the corrections facility, including, but not limited to, feasibility and design engineering costs, and reasonable capacity replacement, but may not exceed the public body’s actual capital and operating expenses, including reasonable reserves charged to all ratepayers, for such service. The public body’s rates, terms and conditions shall be conclusively deemed to be just, fair and reasonable if the department and public body so agree in writing.

(6) If the Department of Corrections and the public body cannot agree on the rates, terms and conditions of furnishing necessary public services to a corrections facility, either the department or the public body may deliver to the other a notice of request to mediate any disputed issues, including, but not limited to, whether the department can achieve significant cost savings to the state by acquiring or developing and furnishing its own public services. If either the department or the public body requests mediation, the other shall participate in good faith in such mediation. Unless otherwise agreed by the department and the public body, the mediation shall be concluded within 30 days of delivery of the notice of request to mediate.

(7) If the mediation fails to resolve the issues in dispute, or if mediation is not requested by either the Department of Corrections or the public body, the department and the public body may agree to submit any disputed matters to arbitration. The arbitration may be either binding or nonbinding. If the department and the public body cannot agree on the selection of the arbitrator and the arbitration rules and procedure, upon motion directed to the Court of Appeals, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals shall select the arbitrator and decide the rules and procedure. The arbitrator’s decision and award shall be guided by the standards set forth in this section. The decision and award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the department and the public body only if they agree to enter into binding arbitration prior to the initiation of the arbitration. If the department and public body have agreed to binding arbitration of disputed issues, either the department or the public body, if dissatisfied with the arbitrator’s decision and award, may file exceptions in the Court of Appeals within 21 days of the issuance of the decision and award. Exceptions shall be limited to the causes set forth in ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) (1)(a) to (d), and to the grounds for modification or correction of an award under ORS 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) . If any of the exceptions requires consideration of facts that do not appear on the face of the arbitrator’s decision and award or is not stipulated to by the parties, the court may appoint a master to take evidence and make the necessary factual findings. The Court of Appeals’ decision shall be final and not subject to further review.

(8) If the Department of Corrections and the public body have submitted disputed matters to nonbinding arbitration or if the department and public body have chosen not to submit disputed matters to arbitration, the department shall issue a preliminary order to the public body that either concludes that the state can achieve significant costs savings by acquiring or developing and furnishing its own public services, or establishes the rates, terms and conditions upon which the public body shall make necessary public services available to the department for the corrections facility. The public body, no later than 15 days following the department’s issuance of its preliminary order, may contest the preliminary order by filing a written notice to that effect with the department. The preliminary order shall become final, binding and conclusive if the public body fails to request a hearing within the time permitted in this section.

(9) If a hearing is requested, the department shall provide the public body with an opportunity to be heard and shall issue its final order upon conclusion of the hearing. The department shall establish procedures to regulate and provide for the nature and extent of the proofs and evidence and the method of taking and furnishing the same in order to afford the public body a reasonable opportunity for a fair hearing. The procedures shall ensure that the public body has a reasonable opportunity to place in the record the information upon which the public body relies as a basis for its position. The department’s order shall be guided by the standards set forth in this section.

(10) Proceedings for review of the department’s final order shall be instituted when the affected public body files a petition with the Court of Appeals that meets the following requirements:

(a) The petition shall be filed within 21 days of issuance of the final order on which the petition is based.

(b) The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition by registered or certified mail upon the Department of Corrections and the Attorney General.

(11) Within 30 days after service of the petition, the department shall transmit to the Court of Appeals the original or a certified copy of the entire record and any findings that may have been made.

(12) The Court of Appeals shall review the final order of the Department of Corrections. The Court of Appeals’ decision shall be final and not subject to further review.

(13) Proceedings for review in the Court of Appeals under this section shall be given priority over all other matters before the Court of Appeals.

(14) The Department of Corrections or other state agency is not required to make payments to the public body for necessary public services to a corrections facility in excess of funds that are legally available for such purposes.

(15) This section does not require a public body to furnish public services to the Department of Corrections for a corrections facility in the event that the Legislative Assembly fails to make funds available in an amount sufficient to pay the state’s share of costs of such services as determined under this section.

(16) As used in this section, “public services” means off-site infrastructure, including, but not limited to, sewer and water systems and service, and road improvements.

Note: See note under 421.611 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.628 — Effect of decision of Corrections Facilities Siting Authority; public services necessary for constructing and operating facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.550 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.550
414.550 Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 414.550 (Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565) to 414.565 (When payments not made for cystic fibrosis services) :

(1) “Cystic fibrosis services” means a program for medical care, including the cost of prescribed medications and equipment, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, counseling services that pertain directly to cystic fibrosis related health needs and outpatient services including physician, physician assistant, naturopathic physician or nurse practitioner fees, X-rays and necessary clinical tests to insure proper ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the patient’s health.

(2) “Eligible individual” means a resident of the State of Oregon over 18 years of age. [1985 c.532 §2; 2014 c.45 §38; 2017 c.356 §33]

Note: 414.550 (Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565) to 414.565 (When payments not made for cystic fibrosis services) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.550 — Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.805 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.805
417.805 Toll-free child abuse hotline
Status: in_force

The Office of Children’s Advocate shall maintain a state toll-free telephone line to allow the public to:

(1) Access information and be referred to the appropriate services in matters of child abuse.

(2) Voice concerns regarding the actions and conduct of the Department of Human Services relating to child abuse.

(3) Have a single place to file complaints concerning the actions and conduct of the Department of Human Services relating to child abuse. [1993 c.678 §7; 2003 c.591 §3]

Source: Section 417.805 — Toll-free child abuse hotline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.205 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.205
419A.205 Judgments described
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of being appealed, the following are judgments:

(a) A judgment finding a child or youth to be within the jurisdiction of the court;

(b) A judgment disposing of a petition including, but not limited to, a disposition under ORS 419B.325 (Disposition required) or 419C.411 (Disposition order) ;

(c) Any final disposition of a petition; and

(d) A final order adversely affecting the rights or duties of a party and made in a proceeding after judgment including, but not limited to, a final order under ORS 419B.449 (Review hearing by court) or 419B.476 (Conduct of hearing) .

(2) An appeal from a judgment finding a child or youth to be within the jurisdiction of the court does not deprive the juvenile court of jurisdiction to proceed with a disposition of the matter.

(3) If an appeal is taken from a judgment finding a child or youth to be within the jurisdiction of the court before the juvenile court enters a judgment disposing of the matter under ORS 419B.325 (Disposition required) or 419C.411 (Disposition order) , any necessary modification of the appeal must be made according to the rules of the appellate court.

(4) When an appeal is taken from a judgment finding a child or youth to be within the jurisdiction of the court, if the appellate court:

(a) Reverses the judgment, the judgment disposing of the matter is reversed; or

(b) Modifies the judgment, a party may move for relief as otherwise provided by law. [2001 c.480 §2; 2003 c.348 §1; 2003 c.396 §29]

Source: Section 419A.205 — Judgments described; jurisdiction of juvenile court during pendency of appeal; disposition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.765 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.765
414.765 Periodic surveys of pharmacists regarding costs of dispensing prescription drugs
Status: in_force

Every three years, the Oregon Health Authority shall:

(1) Conduct a survey of retail pharmacy providers that are enrolled as Medicaid providers in the state medical assistance program to determine the costs of the providers for dispensing prescription drugs; and

(2) If the survey indicates a change is needed in the professional dispensing fee reimbursement, submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services a request for a state plan amendment to change the professional dispensing fee reimbursement, as provided in 42 C.F.R. 447.518(d). [2023 c.184 §1]

Note: 414.765 (Periodic surveys of pharmacists regarding costs of dispensing prescription drugs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.765 — Periodic surveys of pharmacists regarding costs of dispensing prescription drugs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.596 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.596
410.596 Statewide plan to expand access to skilled home care and personal support workforce
Status: in_force

(1) The Home Care Commission shall adopt a statewide plan to:

(a) Increase participation in the home care registry maintained by the commission under ORS 410.604 (Duties of commission) ;

(b) Increase the number of home care workers and personal support workers in this state in order to meet the need that will arise with the implementation of the Fair Labor Standards Act;

(c) Continue the commission’s work to create a career ladder for home care workers and personal support workers so that they may become greater skilled and gain certifications from the commission to provide advanced or extensive medical or behavioral health services and support; and

(d) Continue in-person home care worker and personal support worker orientation sessions in each geographic region of this state.

(2) The plan must include an outreach and marketing strategy to recruit home care workers and personal support workers to provide home care services and support to individuals who require higher levels of services and support.

(3) The commission shall contract with a public or private entity with appropriate expertise to recommend the design for the statewide plan described in this section. [2015 c.796 §2; 2018 c.75 §11]

Source: Section 410.596 — Statewide plan to expand access to skilled home care and personal support workforce , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.435 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.435
413.435 Administrative requirements for students in clinical training
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, shall convene a work group to develop standards for administrative requirements for student placement in clinical training settings in Oregon. The work group may include representatives of:

(a) State education agencies;

(b) A public educational institution offering health care professional training;

(c) Independent or proprietary educational institutions offering health care professional training;

(d) An employer of health care professionals; and

(e) The Health Care Workforce Committee established under ORS 413.017 (Public Health Benefit Purchasers Committee, Health Care Workforce Committee, Health Plan Quality Metrics Committee and Behavioral Health Committee) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The work group shall develop standards for:

(A) Drug screening;

(B) Immunizations;

(C) Criminal records checks;

(D) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act orientation; and

(E) Other standards as the work group deems necessary.

(b) The standards must apply to students of nursing and allied health professions. The standards may apply to students of other health professions.

(c) The standards must pertain to clinical training in settings including but not limited to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(3) The work group shall make recommendations on the standards developed under this section and the initial and ongoing implementation of the standards to the Oregon Health Policy Board established in ORS 413.006 (Establishment of Oregon Health Policy Board) .

(4) The authority may establish by rule standards for student placement in clinical training settings that incorporate the standards developed under this section and approved by the Oregon Health Policy Board. [2011 c.136 §1; 2017 c.185 §10; 2017 c.297 §24]

Note: See note under 413.430 (Functions of Director of Oregon Health Authority regarding health professionals) .

Source: Section 413.435 — Administrative requirements for students in clinical training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.203 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.203
418.203 Prohibitions on discipline or retaliation for speaking about services received
Status: repealed

It is the policy of this state that a child, ward or youth may not be prohibited from, disciplined for or retaliated against for publicly or privately speaking about the child, ward or youth’s experience receiving child welfare services. [2021 c.387 §9]

Note: 418.203 (Prohibitions on discipline or retaliation for speaking about services received) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

(Temporary provisions relating to notices to children placed in out-of-state facilities)

Note: Sections 1 and 2, chapter 492, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) As used in this section, “child’s or ward’s representatives” means:

(a) Any attorney representing the child or ward.

(b) If the child or ward is under 18 years of age:

(A) The child’s or ward’s parent if the parent’s parental rights have not been terminated and disclosure of the records to the parent is not otherwise prohibited by a court order; or

(B) The child’s or ward’s adoptive parents.

(c) The court appointed special advocate assigned to the child or ward.

(d) The child’s or ward’s legal guardian.

(e) Any guardian ad litem appointed for the child or ward.

(f) Any other person upon the written request of the child or ward if the child or ward is at least 18 years of age.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Not later than October 1, 2021, the Department of Human Services shall provide notice to each child and ward whom the department placed in an out-of-state residential facility for any duration of time between January 1, 2016, and June 30, 2020.

(b) The notice provided under this subsection must include:

(A) Notice of the right of the child or ward to seek civil remedy for negligent treatment the child or ward received while placed in the out-of-state residential facility;

(B) The name and contact information of each out-of-state residential facility in which the child or ward was placed and the dates of placement;

(C) The name of any parent companies associated with the facilities identified in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph;

(D) A statement that the department is in the process of proactively securing the records described in this section;

(E) A statement that the department will retain the records it secures under this section for 20 years;

(F) Instructions for making a written request for release of the records from the department;

(G) A statement that, upon request, the department will immediately release the records to the child or the child’s or ward’s representatives; and

(H) The name, electronic mail address and telephone number of a person at the department whom the child or ward or the child’s or ward’s representatives may contact with any questions regarding the notice.

(3) The department shall provide a copy of the notice required under subsection (2) of this section to the child’s or ward’s representatives. If the department provides notice to a person the department reasonably believes is the child’s or ward’s court appointed special advocate or attorney, the department shall include a request that, if the person is no longer serving as the child’s or ward’s court appointed special advocate or attorney, the person provide the department with any contact information the person may have for the child’s or ward’s current court appointed special advocate or attorney.

(4) Upon written request, the department shall provide the child and the child’s or ward’s representatives with all of the information in the department’s possession or control, including incident reports, injuries and abuse allegations, regarding the child or ward and arising from incidents that occurred during the period of time that the child or ward was placed in the out-of-state residential facility.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon the effective date of this 2021 Act [July 14, 2021], the department shall immediately request from each out-of-state residential facility in which the department placed a child or ward for any duration of time between January 1, 2016, and June 30, 2020, all records created by or in the possession of the facility relating to the child or ward, including:

(A) Records relating to the care and treatment of the child or ward, including written, video, audio or visual records, medical records, assessments, education records, reports, including incident and injury reports, and internal or external investigations related to the child and any other records to which the state is entitled under the terms of the department’s contract with the facility;

(B) All documents and information regarding any injury sustained by the child or ward while placed in the facility; and

(C) All records relating to the use of any emergency intervention, including restraint, that was used on the child or ward while placed in the facility, including written, video, audio and visual records, any abuse allegation or investigation records, injury records, incident reports or seclusion reports.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The department shall make vigorous efforts to obtain the records described in paragraph (a)(C) of this subsection.

(B) If necessary, the department shall use all relief available under the terms of the department’s contract with the facilities or other applicable law to compel the release of the records described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(6) The department shall retain the records obtained under this section for 20 years from the date the department provides the notice to the child or ward under subsection (2) of this section.

(7) Not later than January 1, 2022, the department shall report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services on the department’s progress in obtaining the records described in subsection (5) of this section. The report must include the number of children who have requested release of their records, information about any facility’s refusal to release the requested information and records and information about what methods the department has utilized to request and compel the release of the information and records. [2021 c.492 §1]

Sec. 2. Section 1 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2043. [2021 c.492 §2]

CHILD-CARING AGENCIES; PLACEMENT IN FOSTER HOMES BY CHILD-CARING AGENCIES

Source: Section 418.203 — Prohibitions on discipline or retaliation for speaking about services received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.075 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.075
410.075 Authority of department and Oregon Health Authority to hold title to property
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may take title to real and personal property in performing its duties under ORS 411.630 (Unlawfully obtaining public assistance or medical assistance) , 411.708 (Recovery of supplemental income program assistance from certain estates) , 411.795 (Claim against estate of deceased recipient of general assistance) , 416.310 (Estate of deceased person liable for aid received) and 416.350 (Recovery of medical assistance) . Title shall be taken in the name of the department or the authority. The department or the authority may convey the property by deed or other appropriate conveyance under procedures adopted by rule of the department or the authority. [1993 c.249 §2; 2005 c.381 §23; 2011 c.720 §83]

Source: Section 410.075 — Authority of department and Oregon Health Authority to hold title to property; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.349 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.349
419B.349 Court authority to review placement or proposed placement
Status: in_force

(1) Commitment of a child or ward to the Department of Human Services does not terminate the court’s continuing jurisdiction to protect the rights of the child or ward or the child or ward’s parents or guardians. Notwithstanding ORS 419B.337 (Commitment to custody of Department of Human Services) (5), if upon review of a placement or proposed placement of a child or ward made or to be made by the department the court determines that the placement or proposed placement is not in the best interest of the child or ward, the court may direct the department to place or maintain the child or ward in the care of the child or ward’s parents, in foster care with a foster care provider who is a relative, in foster care with a foster care provider who is or has been a current caretaker for the child, in foster care with a foster care provider who is not a relative or current caretaker, in residential care, in group care or in some other specific type of residential placement, but unless otherwise required by law, the court may not direct a specific placement. The actual planning and placement of the child or ward is the responsibility of the department. Nothing in this subsection affects any contractual right of an individual or a private agency to refuse or terminate a placement.

(2) The court may not exercise its discretion to direct the department to place or maintain a child or ward where the effect of the direction will be to remove the child or ward from, or prevent the placement of the child or ward with, a person described in ORS 419B.440 (Circumstances requiring reports) (2)(c). [1993 c.33 §112; 1997 c.497 §1; 1997 c.764 §1; 2003 c.396 §61; 2007 c.235 §1; 2007 c.806 §13; 2015 c.795 §6]

Source: Section 419B.349 — Court authority to review placement or proposed placement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.500 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.500
419B.500 Termination of parental rights generally
Status: in_force

(1) The parental rights of the parents of a ward may be terminated as provided in this section and ORS 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) to 419B.524 (Effect of termination order) , only upon a petition filed by the state or the ward for the purpose of freeing the ward for adoption if the court finds it is in the best interests of the ward and, if the ward is an Indian child, that the parents’ continued custody of the Indian child, as described in ORS 419B.606 (Custody) , is likely to result in serious emotional or physical harm to the ward. The rights of one parent may be terminated without affecting the rights of the other parent.

(2) Upon the filing of a petition to terminate parental rights, the court shall make a finding, subject to the procedures under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (4), regarding whether there is reason to know that the ward is an Indian child. [1993 c.33 §138; 1993 c.546 §56; 1997 c.873 §6; 2003 c.396 §83; 2011 c.438 §5; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §48; 2021 c.398 §62]

Source: Section 419B.500 — Termination of parental rights generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.220 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.220
421.220 Return of transferred adults in custody
Status: in_force

Upon the expiration of any contract entered into under ORS 421.205 (Contracts with federal government, other states or counties, or other agencies for detention and care of adults in custody) , all adults in custody of this state confined in such institution or jail shall be returned by the Department of Corrections to department custody, or delivered to such other institution as the Department of Corrections has contracted with under ORS 421.205 (Contracts with federal government, other states or counties, or other agencies for detention and care of adults in custody) . [Amended by 1955 c.309 §4; 1959 c.687 §15; 1965 c.616 §54; 1969 c.502 §19; 1983 c.740 §146; 1987 c.320 §185; 2019 c.213 §137]

Source: Section 421.220 — Return of transferred adults in custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.615 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.615
419B.615 Assistance enrolling child in tribe
Status: in_force

(1) Unless an Indian child’s parent objects, the Department of Human Services shall provide assistance with enrolling an Indian child within the juvenile court’s jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) in a tribe with which the child is eligible for enrollment.

(2) In any child custody proceeding under ORS chapter 419B, when the department determines the department has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, and if the department reasonably believes that the Indian child is eligible for enrollment in a tribe, the department shall notify the Indian child’s parent of the parent’s right to object to the department’s assistance under subsection (1) of this section. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §7; 2021 c.398 §47]

Note: See note under 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) .

Source: Section 419B.615 — Assistance enrolling child in tribe; notice to parents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.495 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.495
410.495 Registry for adult day care programs in state
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall develop a registry of all adult day care programs in Oregon.

(2) The department shall adopt rules, to be followed voluntarily, substantially consistent with standards established by the Oregon Association of Adult Day Care Services regarding adult day care programs. Each program in the registry shall indicate for inclusion in the registration data the extent to which the program agrees to operate in conformity with the rules adopted under this section.

(3) As used in this section, “adult day care” means a community-based group program designed to meet the needs of adults with functional or cognitive impairments through an individual plan of care. “Adult day care” means a structured, comprehensive program that provides a variety of health, social and related support services in a protective setting during part of a day but for less than 24 hours. [1991 c.788 §1; 2007 c.70 §177]

Source: Section 410.495 — Registry for adult day care programs in state; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.637 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.637
421.637 When department required to propose site
Status: in_force

When directed by executive order of the Governor, the Department of Corrections shall:

(1) Propose a site for the construction and operation of a women’s correctional facility and intake center complex in this state. The department shall consider the following criteria:

(a) Interest demonstrated by local jurisdictions in having the site selected for a women’s correctional facility and intake center complex. A local jurisdiction may demonstrate interest by presenting to the Director of the Department of Corrections a resolution setting forth such interest.

(b) The availability or the ability of local jurisdictions to provide adequate infrastructure to serve the complex.

(c) Natural features that allow design features to promote compatibility with surroundings.

(d) The availability of the site by purchase, condemnation, exchange or otherwise.

(e) The sufficiency of the size and shape of the site to accommodate the complex.

(f) Whether the site is located in an area designated as a 100-year floodplain on a current map of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

(g) Whether the site is located in a tsunami inundation zone.

(h) Whether the site either has infrastructure available on-site or the infrastructure otherwise can be provided and maintained. For purposes of this paragraph, “infrastructure” includes but is not limited to:

(A) Water for domestic use, fire protection and irrigation;

(B) Sanitary sewer collection and treatment;

(C) Surface drainage storm water collection and disposal; and

(D) Electricity, natural gas, oil or propane and telecommunications.

(i) Whether the site is served by a road or highway system capable of supporting the complex. New roadway improvements should be able to be constructed and available at the time the complex is scheduled to open.

(2) Publish an initial report stating the conclusions of the department with regard to the proposed site.

(3) Provide copies of the report to:

(a) Each of the county commissioners in the county where the proposed site is located;

(b) Each of the city council members where the proposed site is located if the site is in a city;

(c) Governmental agencies that may be called upon to provide services to the complex, including police, fire, water, sewage, roads and public transit; and

(d) Any member of the public who requests a copy and pays a fee as set by the department.

(4) Provide media notice regarding the process and the proposed site, including but not limited to publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties where the site is located. [1999 c.982 §3]

Source: Section 421.637 — When department required to propose site; criteria; report; media notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.857 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.857
419B.857 Pleadings
Status: in_force

(1) All petitions, answers, motions and other papers must be liberally construed with a view of substantial justice between the parties.

(2) In every stage of an action, the court shall disregard an error or defect in a petition, answer, motion, other paper or proceeding that does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party. [2001 c.622 §17]

Source: Section 419B.857 — Pleadings; construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.900 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.900
409.900 Civil penalties for failure to report
Status: repealed

(1) A long term care facility that fails to file a report or pay an assessment under ORS 409.801 (Long term care facility assessment) by the date the report or payment is due shall be subject to a penalty of $500 per day of delinquency.

(2) Penalties imposed under this section shall be collected by the Department of Human Services and deposited in the Department of Human Services Account established under ORS 409.060 (Department of Human Services Account) .

(3) Penalties paid under this section are in addition to and not in lieu of the assessment imposed under ORS 409.801 (Long term care facility assessment) . [2003 c.736 §19; 2018 c.66 §1]

Note: 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) is repealed January 2, 2028, and applies to long term care facility assessments imposed before July 1, 2026. See sections 23 and 31, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, as amended (see following note).

Note: Sections 23 and 31, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, provide:

Sec. 23. Sections 15 to 22, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003 [ 409.800 (Definitions) to 409.816 (Assessments to be deposited to Long Term Care Quality Assurance Fund) and 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) ], apply to long term care facility assessments imposed in calendar quarters beginning on or after November 26, 2003, and before July 1, 2026. [2003 c.736 §23; 2005 c.757 §8; 2007 c.780 §11; 2013 c.608 §19; 2018 c.66 §2]

Sec. 31. Sections 15 to 22, 24 and 29, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003 [ 409.800 (Definitions) to 409.816 (Assessments to be deposited to Long Term Care Quality Assurance Fund) and 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) ], are repealed on January 2, 2028. [2003 c.736 §31; 2005 c.757 §9; 2007 c.780 §14; 2009 c.11 §49; 2013 c.608 §21; 2018 c.66 §3]

Source: Section 409.900 — Civil penalties for failure to report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.312 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.312
418.312 When transfer of custody not required
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services may not require any parent or legal guardian to transfer legal custody of a child in order to have the child placed in a child-caring agency under ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) to 418.327 (Licensing of private residential boarding schools) , 418.470 (Authority to pay for shelter-care homes) , 418.475 (Independent residence facilities) , 418.480 (“Purchase of care” defined) to 418.500 (Out-of-state care for children) , 418.950 (Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970) to 418.970 (ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities) and 418.992 (Civil penalty) to 418.998 (Disposition of penalties) in a foster home, group home or institutional child care setting, when the sole reason for the placement is the need to obtain services for the child’s emotional, behavioral or mental disorder or developmental or physical disability. In all such cases, the child shall be placed pursuant to a voluntary placement agreement. When a child is placed pursuant to a voluntary placement agreement, the department shall have responsibility for the child’s placement and care.

(2) If a child is placed pursuant to a voluntary placement agreement in a qualified residential treatment program as described in ORS 418.323 (Qualified residential treatment program) , the placement is subject to judicial approval under ORS 419B.351 (Court approval of placement in qualified residential treatment program) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a child is placed pursuant to a voluntary placement agreement, the department shall make inquiries, as described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2), to determine whether the department has reason to know that the child is an Indian child.

(b) If the department has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, the placement agreement must be executed in person before the juvenile court, consistent with this subsection, and the placement must be approved by the court.

(c) At a hearing, the juvenile court shall explain to the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian, on the record in detail and in the language of the parent or Indian custodian, the parent’s right to legal counsel, the terms and consequences of the voluntary placement agreement, including that if the Indian child remains in custody for more than 12 months, the court will hold a permanency hearing that could eventually result in the termination of parental rights, and the court must inform the parent or Indian custodian that the voluntary placement agreement may be revoked at any time prior to an entry of a final decree of termination of parental rights and have the child returned to the parent’s custody. The parent or Indian custodian must execute the voluntary placement agreement before the court. The parent or Indian custodian shall file the voluntary placement agreement with the court. The court shall certify that the court provided the explanation consistent with the requirements under this paragraph and that the parent or Indian custodian fully understood the explanation.

(d) The juvenile court may approve the voluntary placement agreement if:

(A) The court finds that the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian entered into the voluntary placement agreement without a threat of removal by the Department of Human Services or an Oregon licensed adoption agency; and

(B) The proposed placement conforms with the placement preferences described in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) .

(e) An Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian may terminate the voluntary placement agreement at any time prior to an entry of an order terminating parental rights. To terminate the voluntary placement agreement, the parent or Indian custodian must file a written notice of termination with the juvenile court or otherwise testify before the court. The court shall promptly notify the department of the termination and order the immediate return of the Indian child to the physical custody of the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a child remains in voluntary placement for more than 180 days, the juvenile court shall make a judicial determination, within the first 180 days of the placement, that the placement is in the best interests of the child.

(b) If a child remains in voluntary placement for more than 12 months, the juvenile court shall hold a permanency hearing as provided in ORS 419B.476 (Conduct of hearing) no later than 14 months after the child’s original voluntary placement, and not less frequently than once every 12 months thereafter during the continuation of the child’s original voluntary placement, to determine the future status of the child.

(5) As used in this section, “voluntary placement agreement” means a binding, written agreement between the department and the parent or legal guardian of a minor child that does not transfer legal custody to the department but that specifies, at a minimum, the legal status of the child and the rights and obligations of the parent or legal guardian, the child and the department while the child is in placement. [1979 c.746 §1; 1993 c.348 §1; 1995 c.79 §213; 1999 c.59 §113; 2001 c.686 §6; 2016 c.106 §22; 2019 c.619 §9; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §53; 2020 s.s.1 c.19 §§16a,16b; 2021 c.398 §53]

Note: 418.312 (When transfer of custody not required) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.312 — When transfer of custody not required; voluntary placement of children; judicial review of placement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.211 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.211
414.211 Medicaid Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Medicaid Advisory Committee consisting of not more than 15 members appointed by the Governor.

(2) The committee shall be composed of:

(a) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677;

(b) Two members of health care consumer groups that include Medicaid recipients;

(c) Two Medicaid recipients, one of whom shall be a person with a disability;

(d) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority or designee;

(e) The Director of Human Services or designee;

(f) Health care providers;

(g) Persons associated with health care organizations, including but not limited to coordinated care organizations under contract to the Medicaid program; and

(h) Members of the general public.

(3) In making appointments, the Governor shall consult with appropriate professional and other interested organizations. All members appointed to the committee shall be familiar with the medical needs of low income persons.

(4) The term of office for each member shall be two years, but each member shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(5) Members of the committee shall receive no compensation for their services but, subject to any applicable state law, shall be allowed actual and necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from the Oregon Health Authority Fund. [1995 c.727 §43; 2007 c.70 §192; 2009 c.595 §287; 2011 c.602 §37; 2011 c.720 §132]

Note: 414.211 (Medicaid Advisory Committee) and 414.221 (Duties of committee) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.211 — Medicaid Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.122 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.122
421.122 Status of time enrolled in work release
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 421.120 (Reduction in term of sentence) , the time that a person is enrolled in good standing in the work release program is considered to be part of the sentence of the person actually served in the Department of Corrections institution. Employment performed by an enrollee while so enrolled is considered to be prison employment and shall qualify for the reduction in sentence authorized under ORS 421.120 (Reduction in term of sentence) (2)(d) in addition to any other reduction for which the enrollee may qualify. [1965 c.463 §15; 1969 c.361 §1; 1987 c.320 §167; 2003 c.14 §232]

Source: Section 421.122 — Status of time enrolled in work release , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.033 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.033
414.033 Expenditures for medical assistance authorized
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may:

(1) Subject to the allotment system provided for in ORS 291.234 (Department to make allotments to state officers and agencies of appropriations and funds) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , expend such sums as are required to be expended in this state to provide medical assistance. Expenditures for medical assistance include, but are not limited to, expenditures for deductions, cost sharing, enrollment fees, premiums or similar charges imposed with respect to hospital insurance benefits or supplementary health insurance benefits, as established by federal law.

(2) Enter into agreements with, join with or accept grants from the federal government for cooperative research and demonstration projects for public welfare purposes, including, but not limited to, any project for:

(a) Providing medical assistance to individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid using global or alternative payment methodologies or integrated and coordinated health care and services; or

(b) Evaluating service delivery systems. [1991 c.66 §5; 2009 c.595 §265; 2011 c.602 §21; 2012 c.8 §24]

Source: Section 414.033 — Expenditures for medical assistance authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.030 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.030
410.030 Legislative findings on long term care options
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon finds the following regarding older citizens and citizens with disabilities:

(1) That there are many older Oregonians and Oregonians with disabilities who face difficulties in maintaining self-care and independent living within the mainstream of life, and who have not yet exhausted their financial resources. These persons are often dependent upon providers of care for advice regarding 24-hour care. These persons and providers are not always aware of options to, or within, such care;

(2) That inappropriate or premature institutionalization of persons who have not exhausted their financial resources often leads to exhaustion of those resources, and to the expectation by these persons and providers that continued financing of inappropriate institutional care shall be available under Title XIX. However, under these circumstances, transfer of the person to appropriate, less costly noninstitutional or alternative institutional care, if available, is necessary in order that limited public funds can be utilized to provide appropriate care to as many persons in need as possible; and

(3) That to minimize the need for such disruptive transfers, it is in the interest of older Oregonians and Oregonians with disabilities and of providers of care that the Department of Human Services, or any designated state agency, develop plans for assuring access to information, counseling and screening, as appropriate, by persons potentially in need of long term care without regard to the person’s income. [1983 c.312 §1; 1985 c.180 §3; 1989 c.224 §72; 2007 c.70 §165]

Source: Section 410.030 — Legislative findings on long term care options , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.420 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.420
419C.420 Adjudication without hearing
Status: in_force

If a youth is cited or summoned for violating ORS 471.430 (Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21) , 475C.317 (Prohibition against person under 21 years of age possessing, attempting to purchase or purchasing marijuana item) or 475C.341 (Unlawful possession by person under 21 years of age) and fails to appear, the court may adjudicate the citation or petition and enter a disposition without a hearing. [2001 c.904 §14; 2005 c.708 §54; 2013 c.591 §9; 2016 c.24 §56; 2017 c.20 §6a; 2017 c.21 §106]

Source: Section 419C.420 — Adjudication without hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.332 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.332
414.332 Policy for Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon that a Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan will ensure that:

(1) Oregonians have access to the most effective prescription drugs appropriate for their clinical conditions;

(2) Decisions concerning the clinical effectiveness of prescription drugs are made by licensed health practitioners, are informed by the latest peer-reviewed research and consider the health condition of a patient or characteristics of a patient, including the patient’s gender, race or ethnicity; and

(3) The cost of prescription drugs in the medical assistance program is managed through market competition among pharmaceutical manufacturers by considering, first, the effectiveness and safety of a given drug and, second, any substantial cost differences between drugs within the same therapeutic class. [2001 c.897 §2; 2009 c.595 §298b; 2011 c.720 §137]

Note: See note under 414.330 (Legislative findings on prescription drugs) .

Source: Section 414.332 — Policy for Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.201 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.201
418.201 Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that each foster child have certain essential rights, including but not limited to the following:

(1) To have the ability to make oral and written complaints about care, placement or services that are unsatisfactory or inappropriate, and to be provided with information about a formal process for making complaints without fear of retaliation, harassment or punishment.

(2) To be notified of, and provided with transportation to, court hearings and reviews by local citizen review boards pertaining to the foster child’s case when the matters to be considered or decided upon at the hearings and reviews are appropriate for the foster child, taking into account the age and developmental stage of the foster child.

(3) To be provided with written contact information of specific individuals whom the foster child may contact regarding complaints, concerns or violations of rights, that is updated as necessary and kept current.

(4) When a foster child is 14 years of age or older, to be provided with written information within 60 days of the date of any placement or any change in placement, regarding:

(a) How to establish a bank account in the foster child’s name as allowed under state law;

(b) How to acquire a driver license as allowed under state law;

(c) How to remain in foster care after reaching 18 years of age;

(d) The availability of a tuition and fee waiver for a current or former foster child under ORS 350.300 (Waiver of tuition and fees for current or former foster child, adopted former foster child and current or former homeless youth) ;

(e) How to obtain a copy of the foster child’s credit report, if any;

(f) How to obtain medical, dental, vision, mental health services or other treatment, including services and treatments available without parental consent under state law; and

(g) A transition toolkit, including a comprehensive transition plan.

(5) With respect to a foster child’s rights under the federal and state constitutions, laws, including case law, rules and regulations:

(a) To receive a document setting forth such rights that is age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate within 60 days of the date of any placement or any change in placement;

(b) To have a document setting forth such rights that is age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate posted at the residences of all foster parents, child-caring agencies and independent resident facilities;

(c) To have an annual review of such rights that is age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate while the foster child is in substitute care; and

(d) When the foster child is 14 years of age or older:

(A) To receive a document setting forth such rights that is age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate; and

(B) To acknowledge in writing receipt of the document and that the rights contained in the document were explained in an age-appropriate manner.

(6) To be provided with current and updated contact information for adults who are responsible for the care of the foster child and who are involved in the foster child’s case, including but not limited to caseworkers, caseworker supervisors, attorneys, foster youth advocates and supporters, court appointed special advocates, local citizen review boards and employees of the Department of Human Services that provide certification of foster parents, child-caring agencies and independent resident facilities.

(7) To have a hotline phone number that is available to the foster child at all times for the purposes of enabling the foster child to make complaints and assert grievances regarding the foster child’s care, safety or well-being. [2013 c.515 §2; 2015 c.254 §9]

Note: See note under 418.200 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 418.201 — Legislative intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.454 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.454
409.454 Legislative findings on respite care
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Supporting the efforts of families and caregivers to care for individuals with special needs at home is efficient, cost effective and humane. Families receiving occasional respite care relief are less likely to request admission of an individual with special needs to nursing homes, foster care or other out-of-home care at public expense.

(2) Respite care reduces family and caregiver stress, enhances family and caregiver coping ability and strengthens family ability to meet the challenging demands of caring for individuals with special needs.

(3) Respite care reduces the risk of abuse and neglect of children, senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.

(4) Coordinated, noncategorical respite care services must be available locally to provide reliable short-term relief when it is needed by families and caregivers regardless of where they live in Oregon. [1997 c.745 §2]

Source: Section 409.454 — Legislative findings on respite care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.827 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.827
419B.827 Responsibility for costs of service of summons and travel expenses of party summoned
Status: in_force

The court may authorize payment of travel expenses of any party summoned. Except as provided in this section, responsibility for the payment of the cost of service of summons or other process on any party, and for payment of travel expenses so authorized, shall be borne by the party issuing the summons or requesting the court to issue the summons. When the Department of Human Services issues the summons or requests the court to issue the summons, responsibility for such payment shall be borne by the county. [Formerly 419B.280]

Source: Section 419B.827 — Responsibility for costs of service of summons and travel expenses of party summoned , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.205 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.205
415.205 Period of supervision
Status: in_force

(1) A coordinated care organization placed under supervision must correct, eliminate or remedy the acts, transactions or practices that are the basis for the order of supervision and otherwise comply with the requirements of the Oregon Health Authority within the period of time allowed by the authority, not to exceed 60 days, after the date on which the order is served on the coordinated care organization.

(2) If the authority determines that the conditions giving rise to the supervision still exist at the end of the supervision period established in subsection (1) of this section, the authority may extend the period.

(3) During the period of supervision of a coordinated care organization, the authority may institute rehabilitation or liquidation proceedings, extend the period of supervision or take any other action authorized by law.

(4) The authority or supervisor on behalf of a coordinated care organization under supervision may bring an action for damages against any person who violates any order of the authority under ORS 415.204 (Grounds for order of supervision) if the violation reduces the net worth of the coordinated care organization or results in loss to the coordinated care organization that the coordinated care organization would not have suffered otherwise. The authority or supervisor may recover damages to the extent of the reduction or loss. [2019 c.478 §25]

Note: Definitions in 734.014 (Definitions) relating to delinquency proceedings may apply to 415.012 (Definitions for ORS 415.012 to 415.430) to 415.430 (Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care) . See 415.011 (Oregon Health Authority regulation of financial solvency of CCOs to align with regulation of domestic insurers) (2)(ee).

Source: Section 415.205 — Period of supervision; cause of action for violation of order of supervision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.500 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.500
414.500 Findings regarding medical assistance for persons with hemophilia
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that there are citizens of this state who have the disease of hemophilia and that hemophilia is generally excluded from any private medical insurance coverage except in an employment situation under group coverage which is usually ended upon termination of employment. The Legislative Assembly further finds that there is a need for a statewide program for the medical care of persons with hemophilia who are unable to pay for their necessary medical services, wholly or in part. [1975 c.513 §1; 1989 c.224 §81]

Note: 414.500 (Findings regarding medical assistance for persons with hemophilia) to 414.530 (When payments not made for hemophilia services) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.500 — Findings regarding medical assistance for persons with hemophilia , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.328 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.328
419B.328 Ward of the court
Status: in_force

(1) The court shall make a child found to be within the jurisdiction of the court as provided in ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) a ward of the court.

(2) The court’s wardship continues, and the ward is subject to the court’s jurisdiction, until one of the following occurs:

(a) The court dismisses the petition concerning the ward;

(b) The court transfers jurisdiction over the ward as provided in ORS 419B.127 (Transfer to court of county of child or ward’s residence) , 419B.130 (Delegation of jurisdiction by county of residence) , 419B.132 (Delegation of jurisdiction among county juvenile courts) or 419B.633 (Transfer to tribal court) ;

(c) The court enters an order terminating the wardship;

(d) A judgment of adoption of the ward is entered by a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(e) The ward becomes 21 years of age.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if a permanent guardianship has been established under ORS 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) , the court’s wardship continues, and the ward is subject to the court’s jurisdiction, until:

(a) The court vacates the guardianship under ORS 419B.368 (Review, modification or vacation of guardianship order) and subsequently enters an order terminating the wardship; or

(b) The ward becomes 21 years of age. [1993 c.33 §105; 1995 c.422 §70; 2003 c.396 §54; 2003 c.576 §447; 2021 c.398 §59; 2023 c.125 §1]

Source: Section 419B.328 — Ward of the court; duration of wardship , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.472 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.472
418.472 Siting of shelter-care home
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county or its designee in a county with a population of less than 400,000 may allow the operation of a shelter-care home, as defined in ORS 418.470 (Authority to pay for shelter-care homes) , upon a lot or parcel in any zone, including an exclusive farm use or forest use zone, if the shelter-care home is an existing use on that lot or parcel on September 20, 1985. [1985 c.791 §2]

Source: Section 418.472 — Siting of shelter-care home , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.462 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.462
419C.462 Community service
Status: in_force

The court may order an adjudicated youth to perform appropriate community service for a number of hours not to exceed that which could be required under ORS 137.129 (Length of community service sentence) if the adjudicated youth were an adult. [1993 c.33 §234; 2003 c.396 §115; 2021 c.489 §77]

Source: Section 419C.462 — Community service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.075 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.075
414.075 Payment of deductibles imposed under federal law
Status: in_force

Medical assistance provided to any individual who is covered by the hospital insurance benefits or supplementary health insurance benefits, or either of them, as established by federal law, may include:

(1) The full amount of any deductible imposed with respect to such individual under the hospital insurance benefits; and

(2) All or any part of any deductible, cost sharing, or similar charge imposed with respect to such individual under the health insurance benefits. [1965 c.556 §§8,9; 1967 c.502 §13; 1977 c.114 §2]

Source: Section 414.075 — Payment of deductibles imposed under federal law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.490 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.490
423.490 Department reimbursement of counties for costs incurred pursuant to ORS 813.011
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a) In November of 2010, the voters enacted ORS 813.011 (Felony driving under the influence of intoxicants) , which directed the state to fully reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating persons sentenced under ORS 813.011 (Felony driving under the influence of intoxicants) , including the costs of pretrial incarceration.

(b) Different counties incur different costs of incarceration and many counties incur different costs for different adults in custody within the same facility.

(c) The Legislative Assembly intends to honor the direction given by the voters while also creating an efficient and effective means by which to do so.

(d) Counties and the Department of Corrections have previously agreed that the calculated rate at which the department provides moneys to counties under ORS 423.530 (Procedure for determining amount of financial grants) for persons sentenced to 12 months or less incarceration is an efficient and effective means by which to reimburse counties for the costs of their incarceration.

(2) The department shall reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating persons sentenced under ORS 813.011 (Felony driving under the influence of intoxicants) , including the costs of pretrial incarceration.

(3) The department shall adopt rules prescribing the manner in which a county may submit a claim for reimbursement under this section. The reimbursement shall be calculated using the rate at which the department provides moneys to counties under ORS 423.530 (Procedure for determining amount of financial grants) for persons sentenced to 12 months or less incarceration.

(4) Reimbursements made to counties under this section must be made from moneys appropriated to the department for that purpose. [2011 c.598 §3; 2019 c.213 §146]

Source: Section 423.490 — Department reimbursement of counties for costs incurred pursuant to ORS 813.011; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).