ORS § 413.450 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.450
413.450 Continuing education in cultural competency
Status: repealed

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall approve continuing education opportunities relating to cultural competency.

(2) The authority shall develop a list of continuing education opportunities relating to cultural competency and make the list available to each board, as defined in ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) .

(3) The continuing education opportunities may include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Courses delivered either in person or electronically;

(b) Experiential learning such as cultural or linguistic immersion;

(c) Service learning; or

(d) Specially designed cultural experiences.

(4) The continuing education opportunities must teach attitudes, knowledge and skills that enable a health care professional to care effectively for patients from diverse cultures, groups and communities, including but not limited to:

(a) Applying linguistic skills to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultures, groups and communities;

(b) Using cultural information to establish therapeutic relationships; and

(c) Eliciting, understanding and applying cultural and ethnic data in the process of clinical care.

(5) The authority may accept gifts, grants or contributions from any public or private source for the purpose of carrying out this section. Moneys received by the authority under this subsection shall be deposited into the Oregon Health Authority Fund established by ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) .

(6) The authority may contract with or award grant funding to a public or private entity to develop the list of or offer approved continuing education opportunities relating to cultural competency. The authority is not subject to the requirements of ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C with respect to contracts entered into under this subsection. [2013 c.240 §2]

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

(Temporary provisions relating to advisory committee to be convened to provide guidance on establishing, funding and operating pilot program to improve health outcomes of Oregonians impacted by racism)

Note: Sections 1 and 6 (1), chapter 48, Oregon Laws 2022, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) As used in this section:

(a) “Communities of color” means members of the following racial or ethnic communities:

(A) American Indian;

(B) Alaska Native;

(C) Hispanic or Latino;

(D) Asian;

(E) Native Hawaiian;

(F) Pacific Islander;

(G) Black or African American;

(H) Middle Eastern;

(I) North African;

(J) Mixed race; or

(K) Other racial or ethnic minorities.

(b) “Priority populations” means groups that disproportionately experience avoidable illness, death or other poor health or social outcomes attributable directly or indirectly to racism, including:

(A) Communities of color;

(B) Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes and the descendants of the members of the tribes;

(C) Immigrants;

(D) Refugees;

(E) Migrant and seasonal farmworkers;

(F) Low-income individuals and families;

(G) Persons with disabilities; and

(H) Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer or who question their sexual or gender identity.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall convene an advisory committee to provide guidance on establishing, funding and operating a pilot program to improve the health outcomes of Oregonians impacted by racism by providing grants to one or more entities to operate two culturally and linguistically specific mobile health units in this state.

(b) The membership of the advisory committee shall consist of:

(A) Individuals from priority populations; and

(B) Public health and health care professionals or other experts.

(c) At least 51 percent of the members of the advisory committee with decision-making authority must be members of priority populations.

(d) Eligibility requirements for grants must align with the health equity framework of the authority’s 2020-2024 State Health Improvement Plan, Healthier Together Oregon.

(3) Based on the guidance of the advisory committee convened under subsection (2) of this section, the authority shall administer the pilot program, providing grants only to entities that:

(a) Demonstrate the ability to serve priority populations;

(b) Demonstrate the ability to conduct meaningful community engagement; and

(c) Have previously established relationships with one or more priority populations.

(4) Pilot mobile health units funded by grants described in subsection (3) of this section must engage in an assessment of the populations served by race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity to inform the potential expansion of the pilot program statewide.

(5) The authority shall study the feasibility of expanding mobile health units throughout this state. In conducting the study, the authority shall engage providers of health care, members of coordinated care organizations, medical assistance recipients and other community members from priority populations. The study shall include:

(a) An environmental scan of Oregon;

(b) A needs assessment of the collective needs of underserved areas of this state;

(c) The identification and development of regional parameters where mobile health units will operate;

(d) The identification and development of a culturally and linguistically specific mobile health unit model staffed by health professionals who reflect the priority populations served;

(e) An analysis of services to be provided by mobile health units;

(f) The identification of opportunities to leverage matching federal funds;

(g) An analysis of staff and resources needed for statewide mobile health units;

(h) A financial analysis; and

(i) How to ensure the authority’s goals for equity and inclusion are met.

(6) The authority shall provide an interim report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , no later than December 31, 2025, and a final report no later than June 30, 2026, on the implementation of the pilot program described in subsection (2) of this section and the findings of the study described in subsection (5) of this section. The final report shall include recommendations for implementing a statewide mobile health unit pilot program. [2022 c.48 §1]

Sec. 6 (1) Section 1, chapter 48, Oregon Laws 2022, is repealed on January 2, 2027. [2022 c.48 §6(1); 2023 c.422 §2(1)]

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM

Source: Section 413.450 — Continuing education in cultural competency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.885 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.885
420.885 Audit and payment of claims
Status: in_force

(1) The youth care center shall present to the Oregon Youth Authority an itemized statement showing the names of the youths being cared for during the period for which the statement is submitted and the amount which the center claims for the period. The youth authority shall investigate the claim and approve only that portion which is in accordance with the provisions of ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) to 420.885 (Audit and payment of claims) and the rules of the youth authority.

(2) When certified by the youth authority, claim for state reimbursements shall be presented to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and paid in the same manner as the claims against the state are paid.

(3) If the center is operated jointly by more than one public or private agency, each agency participating in the operation shall be entitled to a pro rata share of the amount due, to be determined by the contribution of each to the operating cost of the center. [1967 c.444 §7; 1969 c.196 §3; 1971 c.401 §67; 1995 c.422 §120]

Source: Section 420.885 — Audit and payment of claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.509 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.509
421.509 Provision of information to program participants
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections shall establish a process for providing regular updates and explanations, in writing, to adults in custody participating in an alternative incarceration program about changes to or decisions concerning the program, and any effect on release dates.

(2) The department shall establish a process to ensure that alternative incarceration program counselors adequately communicate with adults in custody who are participating in the program, including providing accurate information about the alternative incarceration program and changes to or decisions concerning the program.

(3) The department shall designate a staff member at each department facility who shall be accessible to adults in custody to provide accurate information about alternative incarceration programs. [2021 c.501 §4]

Note: See note under 421.500 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.509 — Provision of information to program participants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.280 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.280
418.280 Placement of children
Status: in_force

(1) A child-caring agency may not place a child with a proctor foster home unless the home has been determined by the child-caring agency to meet minimum standards as established by rules adopted by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Youth Authority, as applicable, and has been certified by the child-caring agency pursuant to ORS 418.248 (Certification of proctor foster homes) .

(2) In placing a child with a proctor foster home that has been determined to meet minimum standards and that has been certified by a child-caring agency under this section and ORS 418.248 (Certification of proctor foster homes) , the child-caring agency shall:

(a) Safeguard the welfare of the child by the thorough investigation of each applicant and home and its environment;

(b) Carefully select the child to suit the new relationship and location;

(c) Personally and adequately supervise the home and child until the child returns to the direct care of the child-caring agency or, if permanently placed, receives legal adoption or attains legal age; and

(d) So far as practicable, place the child in a family of the same religious faith as that held by the child or the child’s parents.

(3) A child-caring agency maintains custody, control and responsibility for and, where applicable under ORS 418.275 (Child-caring agency as guardian of child) , guardianship of a child placed with a proctor foster home by the child-caring agency. [Formerly 419.132; 1983 c.510 §12; 2003 c.14 §218; 2016 c.106 §16]

Source: Section 418.280 — Placement of children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.875 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.875
411.875 Status of applicants, recipients, beneficiaries and trainees under community work and training program
Status: in_force

Persons who are applicants, recipients, beneficiaries or trainees in community work and training programs as defined by ORS 411.855 (Definitions for ORS 411.855 to 411.870) , and persons who are volunteers during their participation in such programs:

(1) Are not serving in positions in the services of a public entity as defined by ORS 411.855 (Definitions for ORS 411.855 to 411.870) for the purposes of any civil service law or of any retirement system of such public entity.

(2) Are not employees as defined in ORS 657.015 (Employee) .

(3) Shall be provided workers’ compensation coverage under the state workers’ compensation system through election under ORS 656.039 (Election of coverage for workers not subject to law) by the employer or the employer’s agent or may be provided another program of insurance if the applicant, recipient, beneficiary or trainee is not otherwise covered by a program of insurance offering similar coverage. Coverage need not include time loss benefits. [1967 c.130 §8; 1993 c.739 §22]

Source: Section 411.875 — Status of applicants, recipients, beneficiaries and trainees under community work and training program; workers’ compensation coverage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.314 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.314
414.314 Application and participation in Oregon Prescription Drug Program
Status: in_force

(1) An individual or entity described in ORS 414.312 (Oregon Prescription Drug Program) (4) may apply to participate in the Oregon Prescription Drug Program. Participants shall apply on an application provided by the Oregon Health Authority. The authority may charge participants a nominal fee to participate in the program. The authority shall issue a prescription drug identification card to participants of the program.

(2) The authority shall provide a mechanism to calculate and transmit the program prices for prescription drugs to a pharmacy. The pharmacy shall charge the participant the program price for a prescription drug.

(3) A pharmacy may charge the participant the professional dispensing fee set by the authority.

(4) Prescription drug identification cards issued under this section must contain the information necessary for proper claims adjudication or transmission of price data. [2003 c.714 §2; 2007 c.67 §2; 2007 c.697 §18; 2009 c.595 §292]

Note: See note under 414.312 (Oregon Prescription Drug Program) .

Source: Section 414.314 — Application and participation in Oregon Prescription Drug Program; prescription drug charges; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.225 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.225
414.225 Oregon Health Authority to consult with committee
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall consult with the Medicaid Advisory Committee concerning the determinations required under ORS 414.065 (Determination of health care and services covered) . [1967 c.502 §20; 1991 c.66 §22; 1995 c.727 §46; 2003 c.784 §8; 2009 c.595 §289]

Source: Section 414.225 — Oregon Health Authority to consult with committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.694 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.694
411.694 Request for notice of transfer or encumbrance of real property held by recipient of public assistance or medical assistance
Status: in_force

(1) When an individual receives public assistance as defined in ORS 411.010 (Definitions) or medical assistance as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) and the individual is the holder of record title to real property or the purchaser under a land sale contract, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may present to the county clerk for recordation in the deed and mortgage records of a county a request for notice of transfer or encumbrance of the real property.

(2) A title insurance company or agent shall provide the state agency that filed the request with a notice of transfer or encumbrance as required by ORS 93.268 (Notice to state agency of transfer or encumbrance of real property by title insurance company) .

(3) If the department or the authority has filed a request for notice of transfer or encumbrance for recording in the deed and mortgage records, the department or the authority shall file with the county clerk a termination of request for notice of transfer or encumbrance when it is no longer necessary or appropriate to monitor transfers or encumbrances related to the real property.

(4) The department shall adopt by rule a form of the request for notice of transfer or encumbrance, the notice of transfer or encumbrance and the termination of request for notice of transfer or encumbrance that, at a minimum:

(a) Contains the name of the public assistance or medical assistance recipient, a case identifier or other appropriate information that links the individual who is the holder of record title to real property or the purchaser under a land sale contract to the individual’s public assistance or medical assistance records;

(b) Contains the legal description of the real property;

(c) Contains a mailing address for the department or the authority to receive the notice of transfer or encumbrance; and

(d) Complies with the requirements for recordation in ORS 205.232 (Conditions for instruments to be recorded) and 205.234 (Requirements for first page of instruments to be recorded) for those forms intended to be recorded.

(5) The authority shall use the forms adopted by the department under subsection (4) of this section and may designate the department to receive, on behalf of the authority, a notice of transfer or encumbrance provided in accordance with subsection (2) of this section.

(6) The department or the authority shall pay the recordation fee required by the county clerk under ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) .

(7) The request for notice of transfer or encumbrance described in this section does not affect title to real property and is not a lien on, encumbrance of or other interest in the real property. [2003 c.638 §2; 2011 c.720 §123; 2013 c.688 §58]

Note: See note under 411.692 (Definition for ORS 93.268 and 411.694) .

Source: Section 411.694 — Request for notice of transfer or encumbrance of real property held by recipient of public assistance or medical assistance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.860 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.860
411.860 Community work and training programs authorized for general assistance applicants or recipients
Status: in_force

Subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Human Services, each employable applicant or recipient of general assistance may be required to participate without compensation in a community work and training program, as a condition to a grant of general assistance for the benefit of the applicant or recipient or those to whom the applicant or recipient owes a legal duty of support, and for periods of time limited by the amount of such assistance, in cash or in kind, provided through such grant. However, no applicant or recipient of general assistance shall be required or permitted to perform labor or services without compensation in a community work and training program if such labor or services can be performed by an employee of the public entity as a part of the regular duties of the employee. [1961 c.631 §2; 1965 c.291 §2; 1967 c.130 §3]

Source: Section 411.860 — Community work and training programs authorized for general assistance applicants or recipients , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.621 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.621
421.621 Corrections Facilities Siting Authority
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Corrections Facilities Siting Authority. Subject to the approval of the Governor, the authority shall make corrections facility site selection decisions as set forth in ORS 421.623 (Hearings in region where nominated site located) . The authority shall consist of five persons, to be appointed by the Governor and to serve at the Governor’s pleasure. The Governor shall appoint one of the members as chairperson.

(2) A majority of the authority members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Members of the authority are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor.

(3) The authority shall:

(a) Direct such staff as assigned to it by the Department of Corrections;

(b) Consult with the department, local government officials and others as it deems necessary;

(c) Hold hearings; and

(d) Make decisions on the siting of corrections facilities. [1995 c.745 §6]

Note: See note under 421.611 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.621 — Corrections Facilities Siting Authority; membership; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.908 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.908
419B.908 Witness fees
Status: in_force

Witnesses subpoenaed to give testimony shall receive the same fees as are paid in criminal cases. Except as provided by this section, responsibility for the per diem and mileage fees of any witness, and travel expenses if so ordered by the court, shall be borne by the party who subpoenas the witness or requests the court to subpoena the witness. If the witness was subpoenaed by more than one party, the witness shall be paid by the party who first subpoenas the witness. The court may then, thereafter, order that the costs be distributed equally among all parties who subpoenaed the witness and that the original payor of the costs be reimbursed accordingly. When the witness has been subpoenaed on behalf of a party who is represented by appointed counsel, the fees and costs allowed for that witness shall be paid pursuant to ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel) . [Formerly 419B.320]

Source: Section 419B.908 — Witness fees; payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.630 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.630
419B.630 Motion to transfer to tribal court
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the court shall transfer a child custody proceeding under ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) or ORS chapter 419B involving an Indian child if, at any time during the proceeding, the Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe petitions the court to transfer the proceeding to the tribal court.

(2) Upon receipt of a transfer motion, the court shall contact the Indian child’s tribe and request a timely response regarding whether the tribe intends to decline the transfer.

(3) Transfer of the proceeding is inappropriate if:

(a) The Indian child’s tribe has declined the transfer;

(b) One or both of the Indian child’s parents object to the transfer; or

(c) Good cause exists to deny the transfer.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a party objects to the transfer motion for good cause, the court shall fix the time for hearing on objections to the motion.

(b) At the hearing, the objecting party has the burden of proof of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that good cause exists to deny the transfer.

(c) If the Indian child’s tribe contests the assertion that good cause exists to deny the transfer, the court shall give the tribe’s argument substantial weight.

(d) When making a determination whether good cause exists to deny the transfer motion, the court may not consider:

(A) Whether the proceeding is at an advanced stage;

(B) Whether there has been a prior proceeding involving the Indian child in which a transfer motion was not filed;

(C) Whether the transfer could affect the placement of the Indian child;

(D) The Indian child’s cultural connections with the tribe or the tribe’s reservation;

(E) The socioeconomic conditions of the Indian child’s tribe or any negative perception of tribal or United States Bureau of Indian Affairs’ social services or judicial systems; or

(F) Whether the transfer serves the best interests of the Indian child.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court shall deny the transfer motion if:

(A) The tribe declines the transfer orally on the record or in writing;

(B) The Indian child’s parent objects to the transfer; or

(C) The court finds by clear and convincing evidence, after hearing, that good cause exists to deny the transfer.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, the objection of the Indian child’s parent does not preclude the transfer if:

(A) The objecting parent dies or the objecting parent’s parental rights are terminated and have not been reinstated under ORS 419B.532 (Reinstatement of parental rights) ; and

(B) The Indian child’s remaining parent, Indian custodian or tribe files a new transfer motion subsequent to the death of the objecting parent or the termination of the parental rights of the objecting parent.

(6) If the court denies a transfer under this section, the court shall document the basis for the denial in a written order. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §13; 2021 c.398 §4]

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

Source: Section 419B.630 — Motion to transfer to tribal court; objection; good cause to deny transfer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.865 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.865
411.865 Denial of general assistance to applicants or recipients for failing to participate in community work program
Status: in_force

The application for or grant of general assistance to any employable individual required to participate in a community work and training program may be denied or suspended for such time as may be fixed under rule or regulation of the Department of Human Services, if such individual without good cause:

(1) Fails to participate satisfactorily in such community work and training program to which the individual may be assigned;

(2) Fails to report for a community work and training program when and as directed by the department or by the supervisor of the individual therein;

(3) Abandons or repeatedly is absent from such work or training;

(4) Is insubordinate to the supervisor of the individual therein;

(5) Fails therein to take due precaution for the safety of the individual or others, or to use safety clothing or equipment made available to the individual;

(6) Is guilty of misconduct connected with such work or training; or

(7) If, within 30 days prior to such application, the individual was rendered ineligible for general assistance in another county, or the grant of general assistance in another county was suspended, for any of the causes stated in subsections (1) to (6) of this section. [1961 c.631 §3; 1967 c.130 §4; 1971 c.779 §30]

Source: Section 411.865 — Denial of general assistance to applicants or recipients for failing to participate in community work program; causes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.037 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.037
413.037 Administering oaths
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority, each deputy director and authorized representatives of the director may administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other written information necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 413.006 (Establishment of Oregon Health Policy Board) to 413.042 (Rules) , 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) , 415.501 (Procedures for review of material change transactions) and 741.340 (Health benefit plans offered through exchange) .

(2) If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section or refuses to testify on matters on which the person lawfully may be interrogated, the director, deputy director or authorized representative may follow the procedure set out in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) to compel obedience. [2009 c.595 §15; 2013 c.1 §57; 2019 c.478 §55; 2021 c.615 §9]

Source: Section 413.037 — Administering oaths; depositions; subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.014 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.014
420A.014 Enumeration of duties not exclusive
Status: in_force

The enumeration of duties, functions and powers in ORS 420A.010 (Creation and duties) is not intended to be exclusive nor limit the duties, functions and powers imposed on or vested in the Oregon Youth Authority by other statutes. [1995 c.422 §3]

Source: Section 420A.014 — Enumeration of duties not exclusive , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.310 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.310
419B.310 Conduct of hearings
Status: in_force

(1) The hearing shall be held by the court without a jury and may be continued from time to time. During the hearing of a case filed pursuant to ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) , the court, on its own motion or upon the motion of a party, may take testimony from any child appearing as a witness and may exclude the child’s parents and other persons if the court finds such action would be likely to be in the best interests of the child. However, the court may not exclude the attorney for each party and the testimony shall be reported.

(2) Stenographic notes or other report of the hearings shall be taken only when required by the court.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the facts alleged in the petition showing the child to be within the jurisdiction of the court as provided in ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) (1), unless admitted, must be established:

(A) By a preponderance of competent evidence; or

(B) If the child is an Indian child, by clear and convincing competent evidence.

(b) The evidence under paragraph (a)(B) of this section must:

(A) Include testimony of one or more qualified expert witnesses under ORS 419B.642 (Qualified expert witness) , demonstrating that the Indian child’s continued custody by the child’s parent or custody by the child’s Indian custodian is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child; and

(B) Show a causal relationship between the particular conditions in the Indian child’s home and the likelihood that the continued custody of the Indian child by the child’s parent or custody by the child’s Indian custodian will result in serious emotional or physical damage to the particular Indian child who is the subject of the child custody proceeding, as defined in ORS 419B.603 (Definitions) . Evidence that shows the existence of community or family poverty, isolation, single parenthood, custodian age, crowded or inadequate housing, substance abuse or nonconforming social behavior does not, by itself, establish a causal relationship as required by this paragraph.

(c) As used in this subsection, “custody” and “continued custody” have the meanings described in ORS 419B.606 (Custody) .

(4) If the court finds under ORS 419B.305 (When hearing must be held) (2), or at any time prior to the commencement of the hearing, that there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child, the jurisdictional requirements of ORS 419B.305 (When hearing must be held) and 419B.627 (Jurisdiction) must be met before the court may assume jurisdiction of the case. [1993 c.33 §101; 1993 c.546 §51; 2001 c.622 §54; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §35; 2021 c.398 §70]

Source: Section 419B.310 — Conduct of hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.735 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.735
414.735 Reduction in scope of health services in event of insufficient resources
Status: in_force

(1) If insufficient resources are available during a contract period:

(a) The population of eligible persons determined by law may not be reduced.

(b) The reimbursement rate for providers and plans established under the contractual agreement may not be reduced.

(2) In the circumstances described in subsection (1) of this section, reimbursement shall be adjusted by reducing the health services for the eligible population by eliminating services in the order of priority recommended by the Health Evidence Review Commission, starting with the least important and progressing toward the most important.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall obtain the approval of the Legislative Assembly, or the Emergency Board if the Legislative Assembly is not in session, before instituting the reductions. In addition, providers contracting to provide health services under ORS 414.591 (Coordinated care organization contracts) , 414.631 (Mandatory enrollment in coordinated care organization) and 414.688 (Commission established) to 414.745 (Liability of health care providers and plans) must be notified at least two weeks prior to any legislative consideration of such reductions. Any reductions made under this section shall take effect no sooner than 60 days following final legislative action approving the reductions.

(4) This section does not apply to reductions made by the Legislative Assembly in a legislatively adopted or approved budget. [1989 c.836 §8; 1991 c.753 §9; 2003 c.14 §195; 2009 c.595 §328; 2009 c.827 §18; 2011 c.720 §149]

Source: Section 414.735 — Reduction in scope of health services in event of insufficient resources; approval of Legislative Assembly or Emergency Board; notice to providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.029 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.029
412.029 Expenditures limited to needs of beneficiary
Status: in_force

Each money payment of aid made to a representative payee or to a guardian or a conservator under ORS 412.026 (Payment of aid to individual other than relative) or 412.028 (Petition for and appointment of guardian or conservator) shall be expended by the representative payee, guardian or conservator solely to make purchases to meet the needs of the individuals with respect to whom the payment is made. However, the individuals may receive from the representative payee, guardian or conservator such portions of the money payments, and at such intervals, as may be permitted by rules adopted by the Department of Human Services. [Formerly 418.059; 2015 c.765 §14; 2019 c.602 §11]

Source: Section 412.029 — Expenditures limited to needs of beneficiary; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.327 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.327
414.327 Electronically transmitted prescriptions
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules permitting a practitioner to communicate prescription drug orders by electronic means directly to the dispensing pharmacist. [2001 c.623 §8; 2003 c.14 §192; 2009 c.595 §297]

Note: 414.327 (Electronically transmitted prescriptions) 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 414.327 — Electronically transmitted prescriptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.012 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.012
420A.012 Recidivism
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Youth Authority, in consultation with the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors’ Association, shall adopt one or more definitions of recidivism and establish a recidivism reporting system applicable to adjudicated youths. The definition must be designed to address outcomes including, but not limited to, community safety and rehabilitation.

(2) The juvenile department of a county annually shall submit to the Oregon Youth Authority, in the form established under subsection (1) of this section, statistical data relating to the recidivism of delinquent youths experienced by the county during the previous year.

(3) The Oregon Youth Authority shall publish an annual comprehensive report that includes the data provided by the counties under subsection (2) of this section and similar data that measures the recidivism of youths supervised by the youth authority who are on probation or parole.

(4) The Oregon Youth Authority shall cooperate and, to the extent of available information systems resources, shall share data with the Department of Corrections to enable the department to track adjudicated youths who later enter the adult corrections system and to assess the effect of juvenile corrections on future criminal conduct that occurs during and after supervision by the Oregon Youth Authority and county juvenile departments. The Department of Corrections shall manage data under this subsection in a manner consistent with the confidentiality of juvenile court records and the effectiveness of orders of expunction. [1995 c.422 §§128,129; 1997 c.433 §8; 2001 c.904 §7; 2001 c.905 §8; 2021 c.489 §137]

Note: 420A.012 (Recidivism) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 420A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 420A.012 — Recidivism; definition; reporting system; duties of Oregon Youth Authority and juvenile departments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.213 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.213
421.213 Records of transfer
Status: in_force

Whenever an adult in custody serving a sentence imposed by a court of this state is transferred from a Department of Corrections institution under this chapter, the superintendent of the Department of Corrections institution in which the adult in custody was confined shall retain a record of the transfer and shall make such information available to law enforcement agencies and the courts upon request. The Department of Corrections shall adopt rules governing the release of this information to other interested parties under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [1955 c.309 §7; 1959 c.687 §13; 1967 c.471 §5; 1969 c.502 §17; 1983 c.248 §1; 1987 c.320 §183; 2019 c.213 §79]

Source: Section 421.213 — Records of transfer; availability of information; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.554 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.554
413.554 Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters is created in the Oregon Health Authority. The council shall consist of no more than 15 members, appointed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, representing:

(a) Persons with expertise and experience in the administration of or policymaking for programs or services related to interpreters;

(b) Employers or contractors of health care interpreters;

(c) Health care interpreter training programs;

(d) Language access service providers; and

(e) Practicing certified and qualified health care interpreters.

(2) The membership of the council shall be appointed so as to be representative of the racial, ethnic, cultural, social and economic diversity of the people of this state.

(3) The term of a member shall be three years. A member may be reappointed.

(4) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the director shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. The director may appoint a replacement for any member of the council who misses more than two consecutive meetings of the council. The newly appointed member shall represent the same group as the vacating member.

(5) The council shall select one member as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers as the council determines necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices.

(6) The council may establish such advisory and technical committees as it considers necessary to aid and advise the council in the performance of its functions. The committees may be continuing or temporary committees. The council shall determine the representation, membership, terms and organization of the committees and shall appoint committee members.

(7) A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(8) Members of the council are not entitled to compensation, but at the discretion of the director may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties, subject to ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(9) The council may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States Government or its agencies or from any other source, public or private, for purposes consistent with the purposes of the council.

(10) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide the council with such services and employees as the council requires to carry out its duties. [Formerly 409.619; 2015 c.318 §3]

Note: See note under 413.550 (Definitions for ORS 413.550 to 413.559) .

Source: Section 413.554 — Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.723 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.723
414.723 Telemedicine services
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Audio only” means the use of audio telephone technology, permitting real-time communication between a health care provider and a patient for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation or treatment.

(B) “Audio only” does not include:

(i) The use of facsimile, electronic mail or text messages.

(ii) The delivery of health services that are customarily delivered by audio telephone technology and customarily not billed as separate services by a health care provider, such as the sharing of laboratory results.

(b) “Telemedicine” means the mode of delivering health services using information and telecommunication technologies to provide consultation and education or to facilitate diagnosis, treatment, care management or self-management of a patient’s health care.

(2) To encourage the efficient use of resources and to promote cost-effective procedures in accordance with ORS 413.011 (Duties of board) (1)(L), the Oregon Health Authority shall reimburse the cost of health services delivered using telemedicine, including but not limited to:

(a) Health services transmitted via landlines, wireless communications, the Internet and telephone networks;

(b) Synchronous or asynchronous transmissions using audio only, video only, audio and video and transmission of data from remote monitoring devices; and

(c) Communications between providers or between one or more providers and one or more patients, family members, caregivers or guardians.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority shall pay the same reimbursement for a health service regardless of whether the service is provided in person or using any permissible telemedicine application or technology.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not prohibit the use of value-based payment methods, including global budgets or capitated, bundled, risk-based or other value-based payment methods, and does not require that any value-based payment method reimburse telemedicine health services based on an equivalent fee-for-service rate.

(4) The authority shall include the costs of telemedicine services in its rate assumptions for payments made to clinics or other providers on a prepaid capitated basis.

(5) This section does not require the authority or a coordinated care organization to pay a provider for a service that is not included within the Healthcare Procedure Coding System or the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology codes.

(6) The authority shall adopt rules to ensure that coordinated care organizations reimburse the cost of health services delivered using telemedicine, consistent with subsections (2) and (3) of this section. [2021 c.117 §2]

Note: 414.723 (Telemedicine services) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 414 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.723 — Telemedicine services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.050 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.050
417.050 Supplementary agreements
Status: in_force

The Juvenile Compact Administrator may enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states under the compact. In the event that a supplementary agreement requires or contemplates the use of any institution or facility of this state or requires or contemplates the providing of any service by this state, the supplementary agreement shall have no force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction the institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the providing of the service. [1959 c.434 §4]

Source: Section 417.050 — Supplementary agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.141 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.141
411.141 Authorized expenditures by department for public assistance and OSIP medical assistance
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services may, 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 public assistance. Expenditures for public assistance include, but are not limited to, expenditures for the following purposes:

(1) Temporary assistance for needy families granted 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) , including services to relatives with whom dependent children applying for or receiving temporary assistance for needy families are living in order to help such relatives attain the maximum self-support or self-care consistent with the maintenance of continuing parental care and protection or in order to maintain and strengthen family life for such children.

(2) Assistance provided by the Oregon Supplemental Income Program and medical assistance provided to recipients of assistance under the Oregon Supplemental Income Program.

(3) General assistance granted under ORS 411.710 (Basis for granting general assistance) to 411.730 (Application for general assistance) and 411.752 (General assistance project established) .

(4) Carrying out the provisions of law for child welfare purposes.

(5) Scholarships or grants for qualified recipients to provide them education and professional, technical or other helpful training, payable to a publicly supported career school or educational institution on behalf of the recipient.

(6) Other purposes for which the department is authorized to expend funds, including the administration expenses of the department.

(7) Carrying out the provisions of ORS 411.116 (Department contracts and intergovernmental agreements for providing social services to individuals) . [Formerly 411.120; 2013 c.688 §39; 2015 c.70 §7; 2016 c.93 §5]

Source: Section 411.141 — Authorized expenditures by department for public assistance and OSIP medical assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.260 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.260
420.260 Participant in program not agent of state
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) While going to the place of employment or work release assignment from the place where the person is quartered or while returning therefrom. [2013 c.229 §6]

Source: Section 420.260 — Participant in program not agent of state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.570 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.570
416.570 Notice required when judgment rendered or claim settled
Status: in_force

Immediately after a judgment has been rendered in favor of a recipient or a settlement or compromise has been agreed upon, the person or public body, agency or commission bound by such judgment, settlement or compromise shall notify the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority. After such notification the department or the authority shall send a statement of the amount of its lien to such person or public body, agency or commission by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt. [Formerly 411.564; 1991 c.249 §34; 2001 c.600 §7; 2009 c.595 §351]

Source: Section 416.570 — Notice required when judgment rendered or claim settled; statement by department or authority of amount of lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.607 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.607
414.607 Use and disclosure of member information
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall ensure the appropriate use of member information by coordinated care organizations, including the use of electronic health information and administrative data that is available when and where the data is needed to improve health and health care through a secure, confidential health information exchange.

(2) A member of a coordinated care organization must have access to the member’s personal health information in the manner provided in 45 C.F.R. 164.524 so the member can share the information with others involved in the member’s care and make better health care and lifestyle choices.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) , a coordinated care organization, its provider network and programs administered by the Department of Human Services for seniors and persons with disabilities shall use and disclose member information for purposes of service and care delivery, coordination, service planning, transitional services and reimbursement, in order to improve the safety and quality of care, lower the cost of care and improve the health and well-being of the organization’s members.

(4) A coordinated care organization and its provider network shall use and disclose sensitive diagnosis information including blood-borne infections and other health and mental health diagnoses, within the coordinated care organization for the purpose of providing whole-person care. Individually identifiable health information must be treated as confidential and privileged information subject to ORS 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) and applicable federal privacy requirements. Redisclosure of individually identifiable information outside of the coordinated care organization and the organization’s providers for purposes unrelated to this section or the requirements of ORS 413.022 (Metrics and scoring subcommittee) , 413.032 (Establishment of Oregon Health Authority) , 414.572 (Coordinated care organizations) , 414.598 (Alternative payment methodologies) , 414.605 (Consumer and provider protections) , 414.632 (Services to individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid) or 414.655 (Utilization of patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes by coordinated care organizations) remains subject to any applicable federal or state privacy requirements.

(5) This section does not prohibit the disclosure of information between a coordinated care organization and the organization’s provider network, and the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services for the purpose of administering the laws of Oregon.

(6) The Health Information Technology Oversight Council shall develop readily available informational materials that can be used by coordinated care organizations and providers to inform all participants in the health care workforce about the appropriate uses and limitations on disclosure of electronic health records, including need-based access and privacy mandates. [Formerly 414.679]

Source: Section 414.607 — Use and disclosure of member information; access by member to personal health information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.525 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.525
420.525 County of youth’s residence to pay certain expenses of commitment proceedings
Status: in_force

The costs of the hearings held under ORS 179.473 (Transfers between institutions) , 419B.328 (Ward of the court) , 419B.331 (When protective supervision authorized) , 419B.334 (Placement out of state) , 419B.337 (Commitment to custody of Department of Human Services) , 419B.343 (Recommendations of committing court) , 419B.346 (Medical planning) , 419B.349 (Court authority to review placement or proposed placement) , 419C.446 (Probation) , 419C.450 (Restitution) , 419C.478 (Commitment to Oregon Youth Authority or Department of Human Services) , 419C.481 (Guardianship and legal custody of adjudicated youth committed to Oregon Youth Authority) , 419C.486 (Consideration of recommendations of committing court) , 419C.489 (Condition requiring medical care or special treatment) , 419C.492 (Court’s authority to review placement) , 419C.498 (Disposition under compact, agreement or arrangement with another state) and 420.500 (Restriction on transfer of adjudicated youths to institutions) to 420.525 (County of youth’s residence to pay certain expenses of commitment proceedings) and the fees for physicians and other qualified persons appointed under ORS 179.473 (Transfers between institutions) , 419B.328 (Ward of the court) , 419B.331 (When protective supervision authorized) , 419B.334 (Placement out of state) , 419B.337 (Commitment to custody of Department of Human Services) , 419B.343 (Recommendations of committing court) , 419B.346 (Medical planning) , 419B.349 (Court authority to review placement or proposed placement) , 419C.446 (Probation) , 419C.450 (Restitution) , 419C.478 (Commitment to Oregon Youth Authority or Department of Human Services) , 419C.481 (Guardianship and legal custody of adjudicated youth committed to Oregon Youth Authority) , 419C.486 (Consideration of recommendations of committing court) , 419C.489 (Condition requiring medical care or special treatment) , 419C.492 (Court’s authority to review placement) , 419C.498 (Disposition under compact, agreement or arrangement with another state) and 420.500 (Restriction on transfer of adjudicated youths to institutions) to 420.525 (County of youth’s residence to pay certain expenses of commitment proceedings) shall be charged to the county of the youth’s residence prior to the initial commitment of the youth to a youth correction facility or to the county of the adult’s residence prior to the initial commitment of the adult in custody to a penal or correctional institution. Attorney fees may also be charged to that county if the adult in custody has no separate estate or if the parents of the youth refuse or are unable to provide an attorney. [1975 c.662 §6; 1993 c.33 §345; 1995 c.422 §113; 2019 c.213 §62; 2021 c.597 §24]

Source: Section 420.525 — County of youth’s residence to pay certain expenses of commitment proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.303 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.303
419C.303 Form of summons
Status: in_force

(1) The summons issued under ORS 419C.300 (Time limits on issuance of summons) shall be signed by a counselor or some other person acting under the direction of the court and shall contain the name of the court, the title of the proceeding and, except for a published summons, a brief statement of the substance of the facts required by ORS 419C.255 (Facts to be pleaded) (1)(b).

(2) The summons shall also include a notice that:

(a) Neither the youth or the parent or guardian of the estate is responsible for any administrative fees in connection with a delinquency proceeding, including but not limited to fees for court-appointed counsel, applications for expunction of records, juvenile sex offender reporting, electronic payments or checks that are returned for insufficient funds; and

(b) The youth may be required to pay, at some future date, restitution that the court is required to consider imposing under ORS 419C.450 (Restitution) . [1993 c.33 §203; 1993 c.546 §94; 2021 c.597 §16]

Source: Section 419C.303 — Form of summons; content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.072 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.072
410.072 Determination of annual budget levels for type B area agencies
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall:

(1) Adopt by rule a methodology for determining biennial budget levels for type B area agencies for planning and administering programs for elderly persons and persons with disabilities that:

(a) Includes both direct and indirect costs; and

(b) Results in a budget level for each type B area agency that is not less than 95 percent of the amount that would otherwise be budgeted for a local department office serving elderly persons and persons with disabilities;

(2) Determine biennial budget levels for planning and administering programs for elderly persons and persons with disabilities for type B area agencies using the methodology adopted under subsection (1) of this section; and

(3) Submit an agency request budget based on budget levels determined under this section to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in accordance with ORS 291.201 (“Tax expenditure” defined for ORS 291.201 to 291.222) to 291.222 (Furnishing information and assistance to Governor-elect) . [2003 c.772 §2; 2009 c.460 §2; 2016 c.117 §64]

Source: Section 410.072 — Determination of annual budget levels for type B area agencies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.060 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.060
410.060 Policy for persons with disabilities served by department
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of the State of Oregon that persons with disabilities served by the Department of Human Services shall also receive necessary services, as appropriate for their needs, from other state agencies.

(2) In carrying out the provisions in subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Human Services shall negotiate interagency agreements and coordinate services with the Employment Department and the Department of Education for the provision of appropriate services to clients of the Department of Human Services who have disabilities.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Prior to approval of an appropriate living arrangement, as defined in ORS 410.040 (Definitions for ORS 410.040 to 410.300, 410.320 and 410.619) , administered by the Department of Human Services, all persons with disabilities shall be assessed by preadmission screening to ensure the appropriateness of the living arrangement.

(b) If a person with a disability is diagnosed as, or is reasonably believed to be, a person with a developmental disability, preadmission screening shall include a diagnostic evaluation as described in ORS 427.105 (Diagnostic evaluations) .

(4) The Department of Human Services in coordination with the Department of Education shall work with nursing homes that have one or more residents under 18 years of age to develop a program appropriate to the needs of those residents. [1981 c.784 §4; 1985 c.180 §5; 1989 c.224 §74; 2001 c.900 §76; 2007 c.70 §167; 2011 c.658 §38; 2013 c.36 §67]

Source: Section 410.060 — Policy for persons with disabilities served by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.055 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.055
419A.055 Examination of facilities
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Contracting county” means a county that contracts with another county or a regional juvenile detention correctional facility to place youths and adjudicated youths in a detention facility in another county or in a regional juvenile detention correctional facility.

(b) “County court” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.100 (Definitions) .

(2) The county court of a county may:

(a) Institute an examination of the county’s detention facility and establish its capacity in accordance with constitutional standards; and

(b) Issue an order establishing the capacity of the county’s detention facility.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A county court of a county may adopt standards for releasing youths and adjudicated youths when the capacity of the detention facility is exceeded.

(b) A county court of a contracting county may adopt standards for releasing youths and adjudicated youths when the number of youths or adjudicated youths requiring placement in a detention facility in another county or in a regional juvenile detention correctional facility exceeds the number of youths and adjudicated youths for whose placement the contracting county has contracted.

(4) If a county court issues an order establishing the capacity of the detention facility and that capacity is exceeded, the county court, through the juvenile department director of that county, may release a sufficient number of youths or adjudicated youths to reduce the population of the detention facility to the established capacity.

(5) If the number of youths and adjudicated youths requiring placement in a detention facility in another county or in a regional juvenile detention correctional facility exceeds the number for whose placement the contracting county has contracted, the county court of the contracting county, through the juvenile department director of the contracting county, may release a sufficient number of youths or adjudicated youths who have been placed in a detention facility in another county or in a regional juvenile detention correctional facility to reduce the number of youths and adjudicated youths to the number for whose placement the contracting county has contracted.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The county court of a county, through the juvenile department director of the county, shall immediately notify the judge of the juvenile court of the county of the release of the youths or adjudicated youths.

(b) The county court of a contracting county, through the juvenile department director of the contracting county, shall immediately notify the judge of the juvenile court of the contracting county of the release of the youths or adjudicated youths.

(7) This section does not create a cause of action and may not be asserted as the basis for a per se negligence claim. [1993 c.33 §10; 2003 c.396 §11; 2009 c.293 §1; 2021 c.489 §39]

Source: Section 419A.055 — Examination of facilities; capacity limits; standards for release; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.330 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.330
414.330 Legislative findings on prescription drugs
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The cost of prescription drugs in the medical assistance program is growing and will soon be unsustainable;

(2) The benefit of prescription drugs when appropriately used decreases the need for other expensive treatments and improves the health of Oregonians; and

(3) Providing the most effective drugs in the most cost-effective manner will benefit both patients and taxpayers. [2001 c.897 §1; 2009 c.595 §298a]

Note: 414.330 (Legislative findings on prescription drugs) to 414.334 (Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan for medical assistance program) 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 414.330 — Legislative findings on prescription drugs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.358 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.358
419C.358 Consolidation of nonwaivable and waivable charges
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section and ORS 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) (6), when a person is waived for prosecution as an adult, the person shall be waived only on the actual charges justifying the waiver under ORS 419C.349 (Grounds for waiving youth to adult court) or 419C.352 (Grounds for waiving youth under 15 years of age) , as the case may be.

(2) Any nonwaivable charges arising out of the same act or transaction as the waivable charge shall be consolidated with the waivable charge. [1993 c.33 §216; 1993 c.546 §82; 2019 c.634 §19]

Source: Section 419C.358 — Consolidation of nonwaivable and waivable charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.609 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.609
421.609 New correctional facilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may not seek authorization for construction or expansion of new correctional facilities or expansion of existing correctional facilities in this state unless the department:

(a) Has evaluated the availability and cost of using correctional facilities outside this state; and

(b) Has determined that constructing new correctional facilities, including costs of debt service and infrastructure improvements, or expanding existing correctional facilities in this state is less expensive than using correctional facilities outside this state after considering constitutional requirements, requirements of state law and available programs that enhance the likelihood of offenders successfully functioning in society upon release.

(2) If the Department of Corrections determines that using appropriate correctional facilities outside this state is less expensive than constructing new correctional facilities, including costs of debt service and infrastructure improvements, or expanding existing correctional facilities, the department shall use correctional facilities outside this state. [1997 c.715 §6(1),(2)]

Note: 421.609 (New correctional facilities) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 421 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 421.609 — New correctional facilities; authorization; limitation on , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.411 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.411
419C.411 Disposition order
Status: in_force

(1) At the termination of the hearing or hearings in the proceeding or after entry of an order under ORS 419C.067 (Case transferred to juvenile court after verdict in criminal court) , the court shall enter an appropriate order directing the disposition to be made of the case.

(2) The court shall find a youth responsible except for insanity if:

(a) The youth asserted qualifying mental disorder as a defense as provided in ORS 419C.524 (Notice and filing report prerequisite to defense) ; and

(b) The court determined by a preponderance of the evidence that, as a result of a qualifying mental disorder at the time the youth committed the act alleged in the petition, the youth lacked substantial capacity either to appreciate the nature and quality of the act or to conform the youth’s conduct to the requirements of law.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (6) and (7) of this section, in determining the disposition of the case, the court shall consider each of the following:

(a) The gravity of the loss, damage or injury caused or attempted during, or as part of, the conduct that is the basis for jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) ;

(b) Whether the manner in which the adjudicated youth engaged in the conduct was aggressive, violent, premeditated or willful;

(c) Whether the adjudicated youth was held in detention under ORS 419C.145 (Preadjudication detention) and, if so, the reasons for the detention;

(d) The immediate and future protection required by the victim, the victim’s family and the community; and

(e) The adjudicated youth’s juvenile court record and response to the requirements and conditions imposed by previous juvenile court orders.

(4) In addition to the factors listed in subsection (3) of this section, the court may consider the following:

(a) Whether the adjudicated youth has made any efforts toward reform or rehabilitation or making restitution;

(b) The adjudicated youth’s educational status and school attendance record;

(c) The adjudicated youth’s past and present employment;

(d) The disposition proposed by the adjudicated youth;

(e) The recommendations of the district attorney and the juvenile court counselor and the statements of the victim and the victim’s family;

(f) The adjudicated youth’s mental, emotional and physical health and the results of the mental health or substance abuse treatment; and

(g) Any other relevant factors or circumstances raised by the parties.

(5) The court’s consideration of matters under this section may be addressed on appeal only if raised by a party at a dispositional hearing or by a motion to modify or set aside under ORS 419C.610 (Authority to modify or set aside orders) .

(6) When a youth is found responsible except for insanity, the court shall order a disposition under ORS 419C.529 (Finding of serious mental condition) if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of disposition, the youth:

(a) Has a serious mental condition; or

(b) Has a qualifying mental disorder other than a serious mental condition and presents a substantial danger to others.

(7) When a youth is found responsible except for insanity and the court does not make a finding described in subsection (6) of this section, the court may:

(a) Enter an order finding the youth to be within the court’s jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) and make any disposition authorized by ORS chapter 419B;

(b) Initiate civil commitment proceedings; or

(c) Enter an order of discharge. [1993 c.33 §226; 1995 c.422 §80; 2003 c.396 §105; 2005 c.843 §10; 2017 c.634 §21; 2021 c.489 §67]

Source: Section 419C.411 — Disposition order; factors to be considered; finding of responsible except for insanity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.529 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.529
419C.529 Finding of serious mental condition
Status: in_force

(1) After the entry of a jurisdictional order under ORS 419C.411 (Disposition order) (2), if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the young person, at the time of disposition, has a serious mental condition or has a qualifying mental disorder other than a serious mental condition and presents a substantial danger to others, requiring conditional release or commitment to a hospital or facility designated on an individual case basis by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority as provided in subsection (6) of this section, the court shall order the young person placed under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board.

(2) The court shall determine whether the young person should be committed to a hospital or facility designated on an individual case basis by the department or the authority, as provided in subsection (6) of this section, or conditionally released pending a hearing before the juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board as follows:

(a) If the court finds that the young person is not a proper subject for conditional release, the court shall order the young person committed to a secure hospital or a secure intensive community inpatient facility designated on an individual case basis by the department or the authority, as provided in subsection (6) of this section, for custody, supervision and treatment pending a hearing before the juvenile panel in accordance with ORS 419C.532 (Hearings of juvenile panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board) , 419C.535 (Appointed counsel) , 419C.538 (Conditional release) , 419C.540 (Discharge or conditional release after commitment) and 419C.542 (Hearings before juvenile panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board) and shall order the young person placed under the jurisdiction of the board.

(b) If the court finds that the young person can be adequately controlled with supervision and treatment services if conditionally released and that necessary supervision and treatment services are available, the court may order the young person conditionally released, subject to those supervisory orders of the court that are in the best interests of justice and the young person. The court shall designate a qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment provider or state, county or local agency to supervise the young person on release, subject to those conditions as the court directs in the order for conditional release. Prior to the designation, the court shall notify the qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment provider or agency to whom conditional release is contemplated and provide the qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment provider or agency an opportunity to be heard before the court. After receiving an order entered under this paragraph, the qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment provider or agency designated shall assume supervision of the young person subject to the direction of the juvenile panel. The qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment provider or agency designated as supervisor shall report in writing no less than once per month to the juvenile panel concerning the supervised young person’s compliance with the conditions of release.

(c) For purposes of determining whether to order commitment to a hospital or facility or conditional release, the primary concern of the court is the protection of society.

(3) In determining whether a young person should be conditionally released, the court may order examinations or evaluations deemed necessary.

(4) Upon placing a young person on conditional release and ordering the young person placed under the jurisdiction of the board, the court shall notify the juvenile panel in writing of the court’s conditional release order, the supervisor designated and all other conditions of release pending a hearing before the juvenile panel in accordance with ORS 419C.532 (Hearings of juvenile panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board) , 419C.535 (Appointed counsel) , 419C.538 (Conditional release) , 419C.540 (Discharge or conditional release after commitment) and 419C.542 (Hearings before juvenile panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board) .

(5) When making an order under this section, the court shall:

(a) Determine whether the parent or guardian of the young person is able and willing to assist the young person in obtaining necessary mental health or developmental disabilities services and is willing to acquiesce in the decisions of the juvenile panel. If the court finds that the parent or guardian:

(A) Is able and willing to do so, the court shall order the parent or guardian to sign an irrevocable consent form in which the parent agrees to any placement decision made by the juvenile panel.

(B) Is unable or unwilling to do so, the court shall order that the young person be placed in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services for the purpose of obtaining necessary developmental disabilities services or mental health services.

(b) Make specific findings on whether there is a victim and, if so, whether the victim wishes to be notified of any board hearings and orders concerning the young person and of any conditional release, discharge or escape of the young person.

(c) Include in the order a list of the persons who wish to be notified of any board hearing concerning the young person.

(d) Determine on the record the act committed by the young person for which the young person was found responsible except for insanity.

(e) State on the record the qualifying mental disorder on which the young person relied for the responsible except for insanity defense.

(6) When the department designates a facility for the commitment of a young person with a developmental disability under this section, or the authority designates a hospital or facility for commitment of a young person with mental illness under this section, the department and the authority shall take into account the care and treatment needs of the young person, the resources available to the department or the authority and the safety of the public. [2005 c.843 §13; 2007 c.889 §4; 2009 c.595 §369; 2010 c.89 §10; 2011 c.720 §159a; 2013 c.360 §14; 2017 c.634 §24]

Source: Section 419C.529 — Finding of serious mental condition; jurisdiction of Psychiatric Security Review Board; conditional release or commitment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.405 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.405
419C.405 Witnesses
Status: in_force

(1) Witnesses or other persons necessary for the conduct of the hearing may be subpoenaed. The youth, parents, guardian or any person appearing in the youth’s behalf may have compulsory attendance of witnesses in the youth’s or their behalf in the same manner as provided in ORS 136.567 (Issuance of subpoena for witnesses for defendant) to 136.603 (Payment of witness who is from outside state or is indigent) . The form of the subpoena shall be substantially as provided in ORS 136.575 (Forms of subpoenas) (4) or (6), but shall describe the action as a “juvenile court proceeding” and the appearance as on behalf of “the court,” “the youth,” and so on, as the case may be.

(2) In addition to the subpoena available under subsection (1) of this section, when the petition alleges that the youth is within the jurisdiction of the court by reason of a ground set forth in ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) , the youth or any person appearing in behalf of the youth or the state may secure the attendance of out-of-state witnesses in the same manner as provided in ORS 136.623 (Definitions) to 136.637 (Short title) . [1993 c.33 §224]

Source: Section 419C.405 — Witnesses; subpoena , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.327 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.327
418.327 Licensing of private residential boarding schools
Status: in_force

(1) Upon finding that the facilities and operation of a private residential boarding school meet the standards of the department for the physical health, care and safety of the children, the department shall issue a license to operate the school. The license shall be valid for a period of two years, unless sooner suspended or revoked by the department pursuant to the provisions of ORS 418.240 (Licensing, certification and authorization criteria) . However, the department at any time may require amendments to an existing license to accommodate changes in the factors upon which the issuance was based.

(2) The department may not charge a fee for inspections leading to decisions regarding, and issuance of, licenses under this section, but may charge fees to cover costs of inspections done by other governmental agencies for the department.

(3) The department may place conditions on any license issued under this section in accordance with the provisions of ORS 418.240 (Licensing, certification and authorization criteria) , including but not limited to placing full or partial restrictions on admission of children, temporary suspension, limitation of operations subject to an intent to revoke and limitation of operations subject to correction of violations as specified in a plan of correction imposed by the department.

(4) No person or organization shall operate a private residential boarding school without having a current, valid license issued by the department.

(5) Any person, including the Director of Human Services, may file a complaint with the department alleging that children attending a private residential boarding school, or that children within the control of any other organization that provides boarding or residential programs, are not receiving shelter, food, guidance, training or education necessary to the health, safety, welfare or social growth of the children or necessary to serve the best interests of society.

(6) The department shall immediately investigate complaints made under subsection (5) of this section in the manner provided 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) .

(7) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall cooperate with the department upon request by advising the department as to whether or not the educational program conducted at the private residential boarding school meets minimum standards required of public educational institutions.

(8) Nothing in this section applies to public or private institutions of higher education, community colleges, common or union high school districts that provide board and room in lieu of transportation or any other child-caring program already subject to state licensing procedures by any agency of this state. [1975 c.313 §1; 1977 c.232 §1; 1979 c.284 §140; 1983 c.510 §15; 2011 c.278 §4; 2016 c.106 §24]

Source: Section 418.327 — Licensing of private residential boarding schools; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.810 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.810
420.810 Placement of youths in foster homes
Status: in_force

All children in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services, who in the judgment of the Director of Human Services or the authorized representative of the director have made sufficient progress in rehabilitation and reform, may be placed with any person or family of good standing and character for care and education under an agreement pursuant to ORS 420.815 (Placement agreements with persons or families) . [1953 c.153 §1; 1965 c.616 §44; 1971 c.84 §1]

Source: Section 420.810 — Placement of youths in foster homes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.225 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.225
413.225 Grants to safety net providers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Community health center or safety net clinic” means a nonprofit medical clinic or school-based health center that provides primary physical health, vision, dental or mental health services to low-income patients without charge or using a sliding scale based on the income of the patient.

(b) “School-based health center” means a health clinic that:

(A) Is located on the grounds of a school in a school district or on the grounds of a school operated by a federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization;

(B) Is organized through collaboration among schools, communities and health providers, including public health authorities;

(C) Is administered by a county, state, federal or private organization that ensures that certification requirements are met and provides project funding through grants, contracts, billing or other sources of funds;

(D) Is operated exclusively for the purpose of providing health services such as:

(i) Primary care;

(ii) Preventive health care;

(iii) Management and monitoring of chronic health conditions;

(iv) Behavioral health care;

(v) Oral health care;

(vi) Health education services; and

(vii) The administration of vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

(E) Provides health services to children and adolescents by licensed or certified health professionals; and

(F) May provide one or more health services to children and adolescents by:

(i) A student enrolled in a professional medical, nursing or dental program at an accredited university if the health service is within the student’s field of study and training; or

(ii) An expanded practice dental hygienist holding a permit issued under ORS 680.200 (Issuing expanded practice permit) for oral health care.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall award grants to community health centers or safety net clinics, including school-based health centers, to ensure the capacity of each grantee to provide health care services to underserved or vulnerable populations.

(b) The authority shall work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and stakeholders to identify additional sources of funding for school-based health center expenditures for which federal financial participation is available under Title XIX or Title XXI of the Social Security Act.

(3) The authority shall provide outreach for the Cover All People program, including development and administration of an application assistance program, and including grants to provide funding to organizations and local groups for outreach and enrollment activities for the program, within the limits of funds provided by the Legislative Assembly for this purpose.

(4) The authority shall, using funds allocated by the Legislative Assembly:

(a) Provide funds for the expansion and continuation of school-based health centers that are operating on July 29, 2013, and that become certified under ORS 413.223 (School-based health centers) ;

(b) Direct funds to communities with certified school-based health centers and to communities planning for certified school-based health centers; and

(c) Create a pool of funds available to provide financial incentives to:

(A) Increase the number of school-based health centers identified as patient centered primary care homes without requiring school-based health centers to be identified as patient centered primary care homes;

(B) Improve the coordination of the care of patients served by coordinated care organizations and school-based health centers; and

(C) Improve the effectiveness of the delivery of health services through school-based health centers to children who qualify for medical assistance.

(5) The authority shall by rule adopt criteria for awarding grants and providing funds in accordance with this section.

(6) The authority shall analyze and evaluate the implementation of the Cover All People program. [2009 c.867 §33; 2009 c.828 §56; 2013 c.683 §2; 2019 c.536 §3; 2019 c.601 §2; 2021 c.554 §4]

Source: Section 413.225 — Grants to safety net providers; evaluation of implementation of Cover All People program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.075 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.075
411.075 Family Services Review Commission
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Family Services Review Commission consisting of no more than 16 members. The members shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. In making the appointments, the Governor shall consider individuals who are or have participated in programs administered by the Department of Human Services and individuals who represent diverse geographic areas, cultural and ethnic perspectives and professional experiences. The Governor may appoint members who are employees of the department but such members may not compose more than 25 percent of the membership of the commission or hold a leadership position in the commission.

(2) Members of the commission who are not public employees shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(3) The commission shall advise and consult with the Director of Human Services on all matters affecting the quality of the experience of and the equitable attainment of successful outcomes for families and individuals seeking stability and self-sufficiency through participation in the department’s programs.

(4) The commission shall, through its chairperson, have access to information that is reasonably necessary to carry out the commission’s advisory and consultative functions. [Formerly 411.125; 2015 c.765 §8]

Note: 411.075 (Family Services Review Commission) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 411 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

APPLICATION; DETERMINATION; RECONSIDERATION

Source: Section 411.075 — Family Services Review Commission; appointment; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.424 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.424
415.424 Offsets of mutual debts or credits
Status: in_force

Offsets may not be allowed in cases of mutual debts or mutual credits between the coordinated care organization and another person in connection with a delinquency proceeding, except with respect to reinsurance. [2019 c.478 §43]

Source: Section 415.424 — Offsets of mutual debts or credits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.048 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.048
420.048 Notice required when adjudicated youth transfers to new school or school district
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When an adjudicated youth who is in the legal custody of the Oregon Youth Authority transfers from one school or school district to a different school or school district, the person responsible for supervising the adjudicated youth shall notify the school administrator of the school or of the school district to which the adjudicated youth has transferred of the adjudicated youth’s status as an adjudicated youth. The person shall make the notification no later than 72 hours after the person knows of the transfer.

(b) When a school administrator receives notification under this section, the school administrator may request the Oregon Youth Authority to provide additional information about the adjudicated youth. The youth authority shall provide additional information, including the offense that brought the adjudicated youth within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and such other information that is subject to disclosure under ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) (6).

(2) The youth authority shall include in the notice the following:

(a) The name and date of birth of the adjudicated youth;

(b) The names and addresses of the adjudicated youth’s parents or guardians;

(c) The name and contact information of the attorney for the adjudicated youth, if known;

(d) The name and contact information of the person giving notice under subsection (1) of this section or the person’s designated representative to contact for further information about the notice;

(e) The specific offense that brought the adjudicated youth within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and whether it involved a firearm, the delivery of a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or the delivery of a controlled substance, a violation of ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) to 163.445 (Sexual misconduct) or 163.465 (Public indecency) or any other offense if the youth authority or juvenile court believes the adjudicated youth represents a risk to other students or school staff; and

(f) Any terms of probation.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 192.431 (Court authority in reviewing action denying right to inspect public records) , the youth authority, a school district or a school administrator, or anyone employed or acting on behalf of the youth authority, school district or school administrator, who sends or receives records under this section is not liable civilly or criminally for failing to disclose the information under this section.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “School administrator” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419A.305 (Notice to school administrators concerning students subject to juvenile court petitions) .

(b) “School district” has the meaning given that term in ORS 332.002 (Definitions for chapter) . [1999 c.963 §3; 2009 c.447 §8; 2013 c.417 §10; 2017 c.21 §58; 2021 c.489 §115]

Source: Section 420.048 — Notice required when adjudicated youth transfers to new school or school district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.616 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.616
421.616 When department required to nominate sites for corrections facilities
Status: in_force

When directed by executive order of the Governor to initiate the corrections facility siting process established in ORS 421.611 (Findings) to 421.630 (Judicial review) , the Department of Corrections shall:

(1) Nominate sites for the construction and operation of additional corrections facilities in this state, based on the criteria adopted by the department pursuant to ORS 421.614 (Corrections facilities) , and the following criteria:

(a) The interest demonstrated by local jurisdictions in having a site selected for a corrections facility within their jurisdiction.

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

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

(d) The availability of or ability to provide local support facilities.

(e) The cost of developing the proposed facility, including but not limited to:

(A) The cost of land acquisition and construction including the availability of land or facilities owned by the State of Oregon.

(B) The cost of operating the facility.

(f) The location and dispersal of social service residential facilities and other corrections facilities.

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

(3) Provide copies of the report to:

(a) Each of the county commissioners in the county where any of the nominated sites are located;

(b) Each of the city council members where that site is located if any one of the sites is in a city;

(c) Governmental agencies that may be called upon to provide services to the facility at any of the sites, 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 sites nominated, including but not limited to publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties where the sites are located. [1995 c.745 §4]

Note: See note under 421.611 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.616 — When department required to nominate sites for corrections facilities; criteria for nominations; report required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.060 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.060
409.060 Department of Human Services Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury an account to be known as the Department of Human Services Account. All moneys in this account are appropriated for and shall be used by the Department of Human Services for the respective purposes authorized by law. The moneys in the account and all appropriations for the account are subject to allotment control by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall keep a record of all moneys credited to and deposited in the account. The records shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys were derived and the individual activity or program against which each withdrawal is charged.

(3) The unobligated balance in the account on June 30 of each odd-numbered year shall be determined by the department as of September 30 next following, and certified to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Unless otherwise provided by law or action of the Emergency Board, the amount certified pursuant to this subsection shall revert to the General Fund and become available for general governmental purposes. [Formerly 184.795; 1999 c.421 §2]

Source: Section 409.060 — Department of Human Services Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.788 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.788
418.788 Grant application
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds under the provisions of ORS 418.796 (Authority of council to solicit and accept contributions) , the administrator of the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program shall make grants for the establishment and maintenance of children’s advocacy centers or regional children’s advocacy centers.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public or private agency may apply to the administrator for a grant to:

(A) Establish and maintain a children’s advocacy center or regional children’s advocacy center;

(B) Provide training and technical assistance to children’s advocacy centers or county child abuse multidisciplinary teams; or

(C) Provide coordination and support to regional children’s advocacy centers.

(b) The administrator may consolidate applications from more than one public or private agency or may return the application with the recommendation that the application be consolidated.

(3) The administrator shall by rule establish criteria for awarding grants to establish and maintain children’s advocacy centers or regional children’s advocacy centers, including but not limited to:

(a) Expenses eligible for reimbursement from funds under ORS 418.796 (Authority of council to solicit and accept contributions) ;

(b) The extent to which the applicant’s proposal will best accomplish the purposes of ORS 418.746 (Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account) to 418.796 (Authority of council to solicit and accept contributions) ;

(c) The extent to which an applicant meets criteria for receiving a grant to:

(A) Establish and maintain a children’s advocacy center or regional children’s advocacy center;

(B) Provide training and technical assistance to children’s advocacy centers and county child abuse multidisciplinary teams; or

(C) Provide coordination and support to regional children’s advocacy centers;

(d) Minimum facility standards for children’s advocacy centers and regional children’s advocacy centers consistent with national accreditation standards to ensure that children receive consistent, evidence-based intervention services statewide;

(e) Minimum forensic interview training standards that are consistent with national forensic interview training standards, evidence-based and supported by current forensic interview research; and

(f) For a regional children’s advocacy center, the extent to which the applicant’s proposal meets the documented needs of the communities, children’s advocacy centers and county child abuse multidisciplinary teams in the region or regions to be served by the center.

(4) The administrator is not required to fund any grant in the total amount requested in the application. [1991 c.898 §5; 1993 c.33 §334; 1997 c.872 §36; 2001 c.624 §9; 2003 c.354 §4; 2005 c.562 §12; 2019 c.141 §4]

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

Source: Section 418.788 — Grant application; criteria for awarding grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.855 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.855
420.855 Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 418.020 (Unexpended balances of budgeted county funds may be expended as aid for children) , 418.025 (Prevention, reduction or control of juvenile delinquency by county programs and activities) and 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) to 420.885 (Audit and payment of claims) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Juvenile court” means the court exercising jurisdiction under ORS chapters 419B and 419C in the county.

(2) “Youth” means a youth as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) who is at least 12 years of age and has been found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) .

(3) “Youth authority” means the Oregon Youth Authority.

(4) “Youth care center” or “center” means a facility established and operated by a public or private agency or a combination thereof, primarily to provide care and rehabilitation services for youths committed to the custody of the youth care center by the juvenile court or placed by the youth authority. “Youth care center” or “center” does not include detention facilities established under ORS 419A.050 (Authority to acquire, equip and maintain detention and shelter facilities) to 419A.057 (Payment of maintenance expenses) except that when a county operates a combined facility to provide both care and rehabilitation services under ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) to 420.885 (Audit and payment of claims) , and detention facilities, the combined facility may be considered a “youth care center” to the extent that it is used to provide the care and rehabilitation services for youths not in detention. [1967 c.444 §1; 1969 c.597 §139; 1971 c.401 §62; 1971 c.698 §4; 1985 c.500 §10; 1993 c.33 §346; 1995 c.422 §114]

Source: Section 420.855 — Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.365 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.365
417.365 “Family decision-making meeting” defined for ORS 417.365 to 417.375
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 417.365 (“Family decision-making meeting” defined for ORS 417.365 to 417.375) to 417.375 (Development of family plan) , “family decision-making meeting” means a family-focused intervention facilitated by professional staff that is designed to build and strengthen the natural caregiving system for the child. Family decision-making meetings may include family group conferences, family unity meetings, family mediation or other professionally recognized interventions that include extended family and rely upon the family to make decisions about planning for its children. The purpose of the family decision-making meeting is to establish a plan that provides for the safety, attachment and permanency needs of the child. [1997 c.799 §1]

Source: Section 417.365 — “Family decision-making meeting” defined for ORS 417.365 to 417.375 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.515 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.515
410.515 Notice of availability of admission assessment services
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to admission to an adult foster home, as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) , a residential care facility, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , an assisted living facility or a nursing facility that is not Medicaid certified, the person seeking admission shall be advised by the facility of the availability of admission assessment services at the person’s own expense and shall sign a disclosure form indicating that the person has been so advised.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall establish a fee and provide assessment services to such persons upon request. The department shall establish a maximum fee that certified programs may charge such persons.

(3) Adult foster homes, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities and nursing facilities that are not Medicaid certified shall maintain a record of such disclosure forms and shall make them available to the department or area agencies on aging upon request. [1989 c.912 §10]

Source: Section 410.515 — Notice of availability of admission assessment services; disclosure form; department to provide services; maximum fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.781 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.781
414.781 Fee-for-service reimbursement of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall reimburse the cost of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment services paid for on a fee-for-service basis at an enhanced rate based on:

(1) Existing reimbursement codes used for co-occurring disorder treatments;

(2) Clinical complexity; and

(3) The education level of the provider. [2021 c.667 §2]

Note: 414.781 (Fee-for-service reimbursement of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment services) and 414.782 (Reimbursement to ensure access to addiction treatment statewide) 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 414.781 — Fee-for-service reimbursement of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.005 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.005
418.005 Powers of department in connection with child welfare services
Status: in_force

(1) In order to establish, extend and strengthen welfare services for the protection and care of homeless, dependent or neglected children or children in danger of becoming delinquent, the Department of Human Services may:

(a) Make all necessary rules and regulations for administering child welfare services under this section.

(b) Accept and disburse any and all federal funds made available to the State of Oregon for child welfare services.

(c) Make such reports in such form and containing such information as may from time to time be required by the federal government and comply with such provisions as may from time to time be found necessary to insure correctness and verification of such reports.

(d) Cooperate with medical, health, nursing and welfare groups and organizations and with any agencies in the state providing for protection and care of homeless, dependent or neglected children or children in danger of becoming delinquent.

(e) Cooperate with the United States Government or any of its agencies in administering the provisions of this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) There is created an advisory committee that shall consist of 21 members to advise the department on the development and administration of child welfare policies, programs and practices. Members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Director of Human Services.

(b) Advisory committee membership shall include representatives of other state agencies concerned with services, representatives of professional, civic or other public or private organizations, private citizens interested in service programs, and recipients of assistance or service or their representatives.

(c) Members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation for their services. Members of the advisory committee other than members employed in full-time public service shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties by the department. Such reimbursements shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 292.210 (Definitions for ORS 292.210 to 292.230) to 292.288 (State claim on advances) . Members of the advisory committee who are employed in full-time public service may be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties by their employing agency.

(d) The advisory committee shall meet at least once every three months.

(3) 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) , the department may expend the amounts necessary to carry out the purposes and administer the provisions of this section. [Formerly 419.002; 1971 c.401 §12; 1975 c.352 §1; 1997 c.249 §130; 2001 c.900 §112; 2003 c.14 §210]

Source: Section 418.005 — Powers of department in connection with child welfare services; rules; advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.404 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.404
411.404 Determination of eligibility for medical assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority shall determine eligibility for medical assistance according to criteria prescribed by rule and in accordance with the requirements for securing federal financial participation in the costs of administering Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act.

(2) Rules adopted under this section may not require any needy person over 65 years of age, as a condition of entering or remaining in a hospital, nursing home or other congregate care facility, to sell any real property normally used as the person’s home. [Formerly 414.042; 2011 c.602 §34; 2011 c.720 §103; 2013 c.14 §5; 2013 c.688 §43]

Source: Section 411.404 — Determination of eligibility for medical assistance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.111 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.111
415.111 Report of examination
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than the 60th day after an examination is completed, the examiner in charge of the examination shall submit to the Oregon Health Authority a full and true report of the examination, verified by the oath of the examiner. The report shall comprise only facts appearing upon the books, papers, records, accounts, documents or computers and other recordings of the coordinated care organization, its agents or other persons being examined or facts ascertained from testimony of individuals concerning the affairs of the coordinated care organization, together with such conclusions and recommendations as reasonably may be warranted from the facts.

(2) The authority shall make a copy of the report submitted under subsection (1) of this section available to the coordinated care organization that is the subject of the examination and shall give the coordinated care organization an opportunity to review and comment on the report. The authority may request additional information or meet with the coordinated care organization for the purpose of resolving questions or obtaining additional information and may direct the examiner to consider the additional information for inclusion in the report.

(3) Before the authority files the examination report as a final examination report or makes the report or any matters relating to it public, the coordinated care organization being examined shall have an opportunity for a hearing. A copy of the report must be mailed by certified mail to the coordinated care organization being examined. The coordinated care organization may request a hearing not later than the 30th day after the date on which the report was mailed. This subsection does not prohibit the authority from disclosing a final examination report as provided in subsection (5) of this section.

(4) The authority shall consider comments presented at a hearing requested under subsection (3) of this section and may direct the examiner to consider the comments or direct that the comments be included in documentation relating to the report, although not as part of the report itself. The authority may file the report as a final examination report at any time after consideration of the comments or at any time after the period for requesting a hearing has passed if a hearing is not requested.

(5) A report filed as a final examination report is subject to public inspection. The authority, after filing any report, if the authority considers it to be in the public interest, may publish any report or the result of any examination contained in the report without expense to the person examined. [2019 c.478 §10]

Source: Section 415.111 — Report of examination; opportunity to respond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.102 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.102
419A.102 Access to confidential information by boards
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.275 (Rule 510. Identity of informer) , 412.074 (Use and custody of records of temporary assistance for needy families program) , 419B.035 (Confidentiality of records) , 419B.045 (Investigation conducted on school premises) , 419B.440 (Circumstances requiring reports) , 419B.443 (Time and content of reports) , 419B.446 (Filing report) , 419B.449 (Review hearing by court) , 419B.452 (Distribution of report by court) and 419B.460 (Agency’s responsibility) , each local citizen review board shall have access to:

(a) Any records of the court which are pertinent to the case; and

(b) Any records of the Department of Human Services that would be admissible in a permanency hearing conducted under ORS 419B.470 (Permanency hearing) , 419B.473 (Notice) and 419B.476 (Conduct of hearing) , including school records and reports of private service providers contained in the records of the department or other agency.

(2) All requested records not already before the local citizen review board shall be submitted by the department within five working days after receipt of the request. The following provisions apply:

(a) Copies may be sent in lieu of originals.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the local citizen review boards and the staff provided for the boards must return all records and copies received from the department to the department within seven working days after completion of the review. The staff of a local citizen review board may retain a reference copy of case materials used by the local citizen review board to make its recommendation if the following apply:

(A) The material is necessary for the ongoing work of the board with regard to the particular case or to work of the board; and

(B) The confidentiality of the material is continued and protected in the same manner as other materials received from the department. Materials thus retained by the local boards are exempt from disclosure under the public records law.

(3) If a local citizen review board is denied access to requested records, it may request a court hearing. The court may require the organization in possession of the records to show cause why the records should not be made available as provided by this section. [1993 c.33 §28; 1993 c.546 §91; 1999 c.859 §17]

Source: Section 419A.102 — Access to confidential information by boards; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.598 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.598
410.598 Training and testing for home care workers and personal support workers
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services, acting on behalf of and subject to the approval of the Home Care Commission, shall adopt by rule minimum training standards for home care workers and personal support workers and shall establish procedures for testing home care workers and personal support workers on their mastery of the skills and knowledge to be acquired through the training. The training standards must require a minimum number of hours of orientation and assessment of competency before a home care worker or personal support worker is permitted to provide home care services to a client. The minimum number of hours may be greater for home care workers who will be providing enhanced care and services, such as medication management.

(2) The department shall provide training on the mandatory training topics established under this subsection and on any other training that the department or the commission deems appropriate for the professionalization of home care workers and personal support workers. The training provided pursuant to this section may include, but is not limited to, training on the following topics:

(a) Safety and emergency measures.

(b) Understanding the requirements for providers paid with Medicaid funds.

(c) Providing person-centered care.

(d) Understanding how to support the physical and emotional needs of the individual who is receiving care.

(e) Managing medications.

(f) Providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.

(3) The training provided in accordance with this section must be geographically accessible in all areas of this state and culturally appropriate for workers of all language abilities.

(4) In developing the training provided under this section, the department shall:

(a) Consider the needs of each worker type, including workers who are relatives of the individuals receiving care, workers who provide respite care, experienced workers and new workers; and

(b) Strive to align the training with the training requirements for care providers in other long term care settings.

(5) The department shall consult with the Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Committee, unions representing home care workers and personal support workers and other stakeholders in the adoption of rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2018 c.75 §2; 2019 c.680 §6]

Source: Section 410.598 — Training and testing for home care workers and personal support workers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.317 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.317
419C.317 Compliance with summons
Status: in_force

No person required to appear as provided in ORS 419C.306 (Effect of summons) shall without reasonable cause fail to appear or, where directed in the summons, to bring the youth before the court. [1993 c.33 §208]

Source: Section 419C.317 — Compliance with summons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.998 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.998
418.998 Disposition of penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all penalties recovered under ORS 418.992 (Civil penalty) to 418.998 (Disposition of penalties) shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund.

(2) All penalties recovered under ORS 418.992 (Civil penalty) to 418.998 (Disposition of penalties) for violations of any provision of 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) or 418.950 (Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970) to 418.970 (ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities) shall be paid to the Department of Human Services to be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Child-Caring Agencies Account. [1983 c.510 §29; 2009 c.846 §3; 2016 c.106 §34; 2021 c.193 §2]

Source: Section 418.998 — Disposition of penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.840 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.840
420.840 Cooperation of superintendents with other child welfare agencies
Status: in_force

The Director of Human Services or the authorized representative of the director in carrying out the provisions of ORS 420.810 (Placement of youths in foster homes) to 420.840 (Cooperation of superintendents with other child welfare agencies) may cooperate with and consult any private or public agency concerned with child welfare. [1953 c.153 §8; 1971 c.84 §6]

Source: Section 420.840 — Cooperation of superintendents with other child welfare agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.502 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.502
421.502 Definitions for ORS 421.502 to 421.512
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 421.502 (Definitions for ORS 421.502 to 421.512) to 421.512 (Rulemaking) :

(1) “Cognitive restructuring” means any rehabilitation process that redirects the thinking of an offender into more socially acceptable directions and that is generally accepted by rehabilitation professionals.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.

(3) “Program” means the structured special alternative incarceration program established under ORS 421.504 (Structured special alternative incarceration program) and the intensive alternative incarceration addiction program established under ORS 421.506 (Intensive alternative incarceration addiction program) . [1993 c.681 §2; 1999 c.239 §1; 2003 c.464 §3; 2008 c.35 §3; 2023 c.108 §2]

Note: See note under 421.500 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.502 — Definitions for ORS 421.502 to 421.512 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.341 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.341
415.341 Immunity from civil liability for receivers
Status: in_force

(1) The following persons are entitled to protection under this section:

(a) All receivers responsible for the conduct of a delinquency proceeding under ORS 415.203 (Opportunity to cure impairment of required capitalization) to 415.430 (Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care) , including present and former receivers.

(b) All employees of the receiver described in paragraph (a) of this subsection. For purposes of this section, such employees include all present and former special deputies and assistant special deputies appointed by the Oregon Health Authority and all persons whom the authority, special deputies or assistant special deputies have employed to assist in a delinquency proceeding. Unless designated as special deputies, attorneys, accountants, auditors and other professional persons or firms who are retained by the receiver as independent contractors and their employees are not entitled to protection under this section.

(2) The receiver and employees of the receiver shall have official immunity and shall be immune from civil action and liability, both personally and in their official capacities, for any tort claim or demand, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of any alleged act, error or omission of the receiver or any employee occurring in the performance of duties. For purposes of this section, “tort” has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) .

(3) The receiver and employees of the receiver shall be indemnified from the assets of the coordinated care organization against any tort claim arising out of any alleged act, error or omission of the receiver or any employee occurring in the performance of duties, whether personally or in the official capacity of the receiver or employee. Any indemnification made under this subsection is an administrative expense of the coordinated care organization.

(4) The provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section do not apply in case of malfeasance in office or willful or wanton neglect of duty.

(5) In any legal action in which the receiver is a defendant, the portion of any settlement relating to the alleged act, error or omission of the receiver is subject to the approval of the court before which the delinquency proceeding is pending. The court may not approve the portion of the settlement if it determines:

(a) That the claim did not occur in the performance of the receiver’s duties; or

(b) That the claim was caused by malfeasance in office or willful or wanton neglect of duty by the receiver.

(6) This section may not be construed or applied to deprive the receiver or any employee of any immunity, indemnity, benefits of law, rights or any defense otherwise available. [2019 c.478 §36]

Source: Section 415.341 — Immunity from civil liability for receivers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.017 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.017
420.017 Diversion plan
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Youth Authority shall work collaboratively with the juvenile departments to divert adjudicated youths from commitment to the youth correction facilities to alternative community services.

(2) The juvenile departments shall develop a plan for services needed to divert the commitment of youth from the youth correction facilities, and how these services are to be administered if funds are provided. The plan must include the process the juvenile departments will use to provide hearings officers and to conduct preliminary parole revocation hearings.

(3) The youth authority shall administer and coordinate the local juvenile diversion plans and juvenile crime prevention basic services with county juvenile departments. Juvenile crime prevention basic services may be used for detention and other juvenile department services.

(4) The youth authority, in consultation with county juvenile departments and the Youth Development Division, shall adopt rules to coordinate and align the high-risk juvenile crime prevention plans, the juvenile diversion plans and the juvenile crime prevention basic services. [1985 c.500 §7; 1993 c.676 §47; 1993 c.742 §88; 1995 c.422 §91; 1995 c.781 §44; 2012 c.37 §98; 2021 c.267 §1; 2023 c.9 §34]

Source: Section 420.017 — Diversion plan; administration; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.269 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.269
419A.269 Effect of expunction
Status: in_force

(1) Upon issuance of a notice of expunction under ORS 419A.267 (Notice of expunction) or entry of an expunction judgment under ORS 419A.261 (Application for expunction of records relating to contact, violations and certain misdemeanors) or 419A.262 (Application for expunction of records relating to certain misdemeanors, prostitution and certain sex crimes) , the contact that is the subject of the expunged record may not be disclosed by any agency. An agency that is subject to a notice of expunction or an expunction judgment shall respond to any inquiry about the contact by indicating that no record or reference concerning the contact exists.

(2) A person who is the subject of a record that has been expunged under ORS 419A.261 (Application for expunction of records relating to contact, violations and certain misdemeanors) , 419A.262 (Application for expunction of records relating to certain misdemeanors, prostitution and certain sex crimes) or 419A.267 (Notice of expunction) may assert that the record never existed and that the contact that was the subject of the record never occurred without incurring a penalty for perjury or false swearing under the laws of this state.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The juvenile department may destroy any records in the juvenile department’s possession relating to the subject person’s contact under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) if the records are duplicate copies of records maintained by the Department of Human Services. The destruction of records related to the subject person’s contact under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) pursuant to this paragraph does not constitute expunction.

(b) The juvenile department may destroy any records in the juvenile department’s possession relating to the subject person’s record of a motor vehicle, boating or game violation waived to the criminal or municipal court pursuant to ORS 419C.370 (Waiver of motor vehicle, boating, game, violation and property cases) . The destruction of records related to the subject person’s record of a motor vehicle, boating or game violation pursuant to this paragraph does not constitute expunction.

(4) Juvenile courts, by court rule or by order related to a particular matter, may direct that records concerning a subject person be destroyed. No records may be destroyed until at least three years have elapsed after the date of the subject’s most recent termination. In the event the record has been expunged, the expunction judgment and list of complying and noncomplying agencies may not be destroyed, but shall be preserved under seal. The destruction of records under this subsection does not constitute expunction.

(5) A notice of expunction or an expunction judgment and the list of complying and noncomplying agencies shall be disclosed only on order of the court that would have had jurisdiction to compel compliance with the notice of expunction or that originated the expunction judgment, based on a finding that review of a particular case furthers compliance with the expunction provisions of ORS 419A.260 (Expunction) to 419A.271 (Appointment of counsel) .

(6) A person who, in the person’s official capacity with a juvenile department, sends a notice of expunction for an ineligible individual or fails to send a notice of expunction for an eligible individual under ORS 419A.267 (Notice of expunction) has immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed for making the disclosure or failing to make the disclosure, except when the person who sends the notice has knowledge that the individual is ineligible or when the person who fails to send the notice has knowledge that the individual is eligible.

(7) A person subject to a notice of expunction or expunction judgment has a right of action against any person who intentionally violates the confidentiality provisions of this section. In the proceeding, punitive damages up to an amount of $1,000 may be sought in addition to any actual damages. The prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(8) Intentional violation of the confidentiality provisions of this section by a public employee is cause for dismissal.

(9) A person who releases all or part of an expunged record commits a Class A violation. [2021 c.585 §3; 2023 c.182 §7]

Source: Section 419A.269 — Effect of expunction; confidentiality violations; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.510 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.510
414.510 Definitions
Status: in_force

(1) “Eligible individual” means a resident of the State of Oregon over the age of 20 years.

(2) “Hemophilia services” means a program for medical care, including the cost of blood transfusions and the use of blood derivatives. [1975 c.513 §2]

Note: See note under 414.500 (Findings regarding medical assistance for persons with hemophilia) .

Source: Section 414.510 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.340 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.340
418.340 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall make all necessary rules for payments to subsidize adoptions or guardianships. [1971 c.129 §5; 2011 c.141 §3; 2015 c.840 §18]

Source: Section 418.340 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.234 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.234
419B.234 Qualifications
Status: in_force

(1) A person appointed as a guardian ad litem under ORS 419B.231 (Appointment) :

(a) Must be a licensed mental health professional or attorney;

(b) Must be familiar with legal standards relating to competence;

(c) Must have skills and experience in representing persons with mental and physical disabilities or impairments; and

(d) May not be a member of the parent’s family.

(2) The guardian ad litem is not a party in the proceeding but is a representative of the parent.

(3) The guardian ad litem shall:

(a) Consult with the parent, if the parent is able, and with the parent’s attorney and make any other inquiries as are appropriate to assist the guardian ad litem in making decisions in the juvenile court proceeding.

(b) Make legal decisions that the parent would ordinarily make concerning the juvenile court proceeding including, but not limited to, whether to:

(A) Admit or deny the allegations of any petition;

(B) Agree to or contest jurisdiction, wardship, temporary commitment, guardianship or permanent commitment;

(C) Accept or decline a conditional postponement; or

(D) Agree to or contest specific services or placement.

(c) Make decisions concerning the adoption of a child of the parent including release or surrender, certificates of irrevocability and consent to adoption under ORS 109.301 (Consent to adoption in general) , 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) or 418.270 (Surrender of child to child-caring agency) and agreements under ORS 109.268 (Interpretation of adoption laws) .

(d) Control the litigation and provide direction to the parent’s attorney on the decisions that would ordinarily be made by the parent in the proceeding.

(e) Inform the court if the parent no longer needs a guardian ad litem.

(4) In making decisions under subsection (3) of this section, the guardian ad litem shall make the decisions consistent with what the guardian ad litem believes the parent would decide if the parent did not lack substantial capacity to either understand the nature and consequences of the proceeding or give direction or assistance to the parent’s attorney on decisions the parent must make in the proceeding.

(5) The parent’s attorney shall follow directions provided by the guardian ad litem on decisions that are ordinarily made by the parent in the proceeding. The parent’s attorney shall inquire at every critical stage in the proceeding as to whether the parent’s competence has changed and, if appropriate, shall request removal of the guardian ad litem.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A parent for whom a guardian ad litem has been appointed under ORS 419B.231 (Appointment) has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications made for the purpose of facilitating the rendition of professional services to the parent:

(A) Between the guardian ad litem and the parent’s attorney or a representative of the attorney; or

(B) Between the guardian ad litem and the parent.

(b) The privilege created by this subsection:

(A) May be claimed by the parent or the guardian ad litem. The guardian ad litem may claim the privilege only on behalf of the parent.

(B) Is subject to ORS 40.280 (Rule 511. Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure) , 40.285 (Rule 512. Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim privilege) and 40.290 (Rule 513. Comment upon or inference from claim of privilege) . [2005 c.450 §3; 2021 c.398 §69]

Source: Section 419B.234 — Qualifications; duties; privilege , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.782 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.782
417.782 Early childhood support grant program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care may make grants from the Early Childhood Equity Fund established under ORS 417.781 (Early Childhood Equity Fund) to culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs in this state that build capacity in communities, ensure children start kindergarten ready to succeed and support families to be stable, healthy and attached. For purposes of this subsection, a program is in this state if the program serves communities within the geographic boundaries of this state, including communities within Indian country of a federally recognized Oregon Indian tribe that is within the geographic boundaries of this state.

(2) To receive a grant under this section, a program must:

(a) Provide outreach, support and resources to children and families who are at risk because of any combination of two or more factors, including their race, ethnicity, English language proficiency, socioeconomic status and geographic location; and

(b) Demonstrate a proven ability to provide outreach, support and resources to children and families described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) The department shall monitor capacity needs and provide technical assistance to grantees.

(4) The department shall conduct a biennial evaluation of programs that receive grants under this section. The evaluation shall include measurement of outcomes that align with:

(a) Current research regarding positive child and family indicators, including family stability and early childhood school readiness; and

(b) Culturally specific approaches.

(5) The Early Learning Council, in consultation with the department, shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. The rules shall include requirements for grant eligibility under this section.

(6) On or before September 15 of each odd-numbered year, the department shall submit to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to early childhood and child welfare a report on the status and impact of grants made to programs under this section. The report shall include changes in the capacity of culturally specific organizations and the results of any biennial evaluations conducted in accordance with subsection (4) of this section. [2019 c.122 §54; 2021 c.631 §49]

Note: See note under 417.781 (Early Childhood Equity Fund) .

Source: Section 417.782 — Early childhood support grant program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.340 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.340
410.340 Appointments to fill vacancies
Status: in_force

In case of a vacancy on the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services, the appointing authority shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term. [Formerly 184.910; 1983 c.740 §132]

Source: Section 410.340 — Appointments to fill vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.005 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.005
420.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) to 420.048 (Notice required when adjudicated youth transfers to new school or school district) , 420.060 (Employment agreements) to 420.275 (Benefits and protections afforded to persons in custody of Oregon Youth Authority) , 420.810 (Placement of youths in foster homes) to 420.840 (Cooperation of superintendents with other child welfare agencies) , 420.905 (Definitions for ORS 420.905 to 420.915) to 420.915 (Procedure upon apprehension of escapee, absentee or parole violator) and 420A.300 (Policy) to 420A.315 (Rules) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Adjudicated youth” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(2) “Design capacity” means the number of adjudicated youths or other persons a youth correction facility is able to hold based on applicable safety codes and standards.

(3) “Director” means the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority.

(4) “Youth authority” means the Oregon Youth Authority.

(5) “Youth correction facility” means a facility used for the confinement of adjudicated youths and other persons placed in the legal or physical custody of the youth authority and includes secure regional youth facilities, regional youth accountability camps, regional residential academies and satellites, camps and branches of those facilities. [1965 c.616 §29; 1969 c.597 §128; 1971 c.401 §96; 1985 c.229 §1; 1995 c.422 §88; 1999 c.109 §4; 2001 c.295 §13; 2003 c.396 §139; 2021 c.474 §5; 2021 c.489 §110]

Source: Section 420.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.665 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.665
414.665 Traditional health workers utilized by coordinated care organizations
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “traditional health worker” includes any of the following:

(a) A community health worker.

(b) A personal health navigator.

(c) A peer wellness specialist.

(d) A peer support specialist.

(e) A doula.

(f) A tribal traditional health worker.

(2) In consultation with the Traditional Health Workers Commission established under ORS 413.600 (Traditional Health Workers Commission) , the Oregon Health Authority, for purposes related to the regulation of traditional health workers, shall adopt by rule:

(a) The qualification criteria, including education and training requirements, for the traditional health workers utilized by coordinated care organizations;

(b) Appropriate professional designations for supervisors of the traditional health workers; and

(c) Processes by which other occupational classifications may be approved to supervise the traditional health workers.

(3) The criteria and requirements established under subsection (2) of this section:

(a) Must be broad enough to encompass the potential unique needs of any coordinated care organization;

(b) Must meet requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to qualify for federal financial participation; and

(c) May not require certification by the Home Care Commission. [2011 c.602 §11; 2013 c.752 §4; 2017 c.618 §5; 2021 c.514 §3]

Source: Section 414.665 — Traditional health workers utilized by coordinated care organizations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.629 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.629
419C.629 Distribution of report by court
Status: in_force

Except when an adjudicated youth has been surrendered for adoption or the parents’ rights have been terminated, the court shall send a copy of a report required by ORS 419C.620 (Circumstances requiring report) to the parents of the adjudicated youth 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 custody, placement and supervision of the adjudicated youth. If the court finds that informing the parents of the identity and location of the foster parents of the adjudicated youth or providing other information in the adjudicated youth’s reformation plan or case plan is not in the best interest of the adjudicated youth, the court may order the information deleted from the report before sending the report to the parents. [1993 c.33 §266; 1999 c.92 §6; 2005 c.159 §8; 2021 c.489 §108]

Source: Section 419C.629 — Distribution of report by court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.872 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.872
419B.872 Amendment of pleadings
Status: in_force

(1) A petition, answer, motion or other paper may be amended by a party within a reasonable time before an adjudication on the petition, answer, motion or other paper. Whenever an amended petition, answer, motion or other paper is filed, it shall be served upon all parties. When the interests of justice require additional time to prepare, due to the amendments to the petition, answer, motion or other paper, the court shall grant such additional time as is reasonable.

(2) The court, on motion of an interested party or on its own motion, may at any time direct that the petition be amended. If the amendment results in a substantial departure from the facts originally alleged, the court shall grant such continuance as the interests of justice may require. [Formerly 419B.245]

Source: Section 419B.872 — Amendment of pleadings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.440 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.440
410.440 Priorities for services
Status: in_force

(1) Eligible clients shall receive authorized services on a priority basis, with highest priorities receiving services first.

(2) Priority for receipt of authorized services shall be:

(a) Clients already receiving authorized service as long as their condition indicates services are needed.

(b) Clients who are to be placed immediately in an institution if needed authorized services are not provided.

(c) Clients who are probably to be placed in an institution if needed authorized services are not provided. [1981 c.186 §4]

Source: Section 410.440 — Priorities for services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.250 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.250
410.250 Duties of type A agencies
Status: in_force

Each type A area agency shall:

(1) Conduct local planning functions for Title III of the Older Americans Act and Oregon Project Independence.

(2) Develop a local plan for service delivery that complies with federal and state requirements and is in accord with locally determined objectives consistent with the state policy on aging. This plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Human Services.

(3) Assess the needs of elderly persons within the planning and service delivery area for service for social and health services, and determine what resources are currently available to meet those needs.

(4) Assume the responsibility of determining services required to meet the needs of elderly persons, assure that such services are provided within the resources available and determine when such services are no longer needed.

(5) Endeavor to coordinate and expand existing resources in order to develop within its planning and service area a comprehensive and coordinated system for the delivery of social and health services to elderly persons.

(6) Serve as an advocate within government and within the community at large for the interests of elderly persons within its planning and service area.

(7) Make grants to or enter into contracts with any public or private agency for the provision of social or health services not otherwise sufficiently available to elderly persons within the planning and service area.

(8) Monitor and evaluate the activities of its service providers to insure that the services being provided comply with the terms of the grant or contract. Where a provider is found to be in breach of the terms of its grant or contract, the area agency shall enforce the terms of the grant or contract.

(9) Conduct research, evaluation, demonstration or training activities appropriate to the achievement of the goal of improving the quality of life for elderly persons within its planning and service area.

(10) Comply with department requirements that have been developed in consultation with the area agencies for client and fiscal information and provide to the department information necessary for federal and state reporting, program evaluation, program management, fiscal control and research needs. [1981 c.784 §12]

Source: Section 410.250 — Duties of type A agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.286 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.286
421.286 Commitments or transfers of inmates to institution in another state
Status: in_force

Any court, agency or officer of this state having power to commit or transfer an inmate to an institution for confinement may commit or transfer the inmate to any institution in another state if this state has entered into a contract for the confinement of inmates in an institution of the other state pursuant to Article III of the compact. [1959 c.290 §4]

Source: Section 421.286 — Commitments or transfers of inmates to institution in another state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.085 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.085
423.085 Administrator of Correctional Education
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Corrections shall appoint an unclassified employee to the position of Administrator of Correctional Education.

(2) The Administrator of Correctional Education shall be employed full-time with authority over, and responsibility for, statewide corrections education programs. The administrator shall:

(a) Plan, design and implement the correctional education system required in ORS 421.081 (Correctional education system) ; and

(b) Recommend to the Director of the Department of Corrections rules as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the office of Administrator of Correctional Education.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Corrections, through the Administrator of Correctional Education, may negotiate contracts with organizations and agencies to implement the provisions of ORS 421.081 (Correctional education system) and 421.084 (Adult basic skills development program) and this section. The Department of Corrections, in discharging its duties under this section, shall honor provisions of existing collective bargaining agreements with current employees of the department that provide for contracting out.

(b) All moneys appropriated to the Department of Corrections for general, professional and technical education instruction shall be expended only for those purposes. [1977 c.435 §7; 1987 c.320 §213; 1989 c.363 §4; 1991 c.855 §1; 2007 c.15 §4]

Source: Section 423.085 — Administrator of Correctional Education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.580 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.580
413.580 Pain Management Fund
Status: in_force

There is established the Pain Management Fund in the Oregon Health Authority Fund established under ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) . All moneys credited to the Pain Management Fund are continuously appropriated for the purposes of ORS 413.570 (Pain Management Commission) to 413.599 (Rules) to be expended by the Pain Management Commission established under ORS 413.570 (Pain Management Commission) . [Formerly 409.540]

Note: See note under 413.570 (Pain Management Commission) .

Source: Section 413.580 — Pain Management Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.857 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.857
414.857 Reduction in rate required by federal law
Status: repealed

Notwithstanding ORS 414.855 (Hospital assessment) , the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall reduce the rate of assessment imposed under ORS 414.855 (Hospital assessment) (1) to the maximum rate allowed under federal law if the reduction is required to comply with federal law. [2003 c.736 §3; 2013 c.608 §3; 2017 c.538 §30]

Note: 414.857 (Reduction in rate required by federal law) is repealed January 2, 2031, and applies to net revenues earned by hospitals during the period specified in 414.871 (Applicability of hospital assessment) . See section 12, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, as amended (note following 414.871 (Applicability of hospital assessment) ).

Note: See second note under 414.853 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 414.857 — Reduction in rate required by federal law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.935 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.935
418.935 Petition by relative of refugee child
Status: in_force

Any person within the fifth degree of consanguinity of a refugee child may petition the juvenile court for standing in actions arising under ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) , 419C.080 (Custody) or 419C.088 (Custody by private person) equal to that of the primary parenting family where the primary parenting family has been determined incompetent, missing, dead or has had parental rights terminated as a result of judicial proceedings. [1985 c.358 §9; 1993 c.33 §341]

Source: Section 418.935 — Petition by relative of refugee child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.150 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.150
423.150 Treatment for drug-addicted persons
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections shall:

(a) Provide appropriate treatment services to drug-addicted persons in the custody of the department who are at a high or medium risk of reoffending and who have moderate to severe treatment needs; and

(b) Make grants to counties in order to provide supplemental funding for:

(A) The operation of local jails;

(B) Appropriate treatment services for drug-addicted persons on probation, parole or post-prison supervision; or

(C) The intensive supervision of drug-addicted persons on probation, parole or post-prison supervision, including the incarceration of drug-addicted persons who have violated the terms and conditions of probation, parole or post-prison supervision.

(2) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall make grants to counties in order to provide supplemental funding for drug courts for drug-addicted persons, including the costs of appropriate treatment services and the incarceration of persons who have violated the terms and conditions of a drug court.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The appropriate legislative committee shall periodically conduct oversight hearings on the effectiveness of this section.

(b) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall periodically conduct independent evaluations of the programs funded by this section for their effectiveness in reducing criminal behavior in a cost-effective manner and shall report the findings to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission.

(4) The Department of Corrections shall determine which persons are eligible for treatment under subsection (1)(a) of this section using an actuarial risk assessment tool.

(5) The department shall adopt rules to administer the grant program described in subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(6) Prior to adopting the rules described in subsection (5) of this section, the department shall consult with a broad-based committee that includes representatives of:

(a) County boards of commissioners;

(b) County sheriffs;

(c) District attorneys;

(d) County community corrections;

(e) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission;

(f) Presiding judges of the judicial districts of this state;

(g) Public defenders; and

(h) Treatment providers.

(7) In determining which grant proposals to fund within each county, the department shall:

(a) Consult with the committee described in subsection (6) of this section;

(b) Give priority to those proposals that are best designed to reduce crime and drug addiction; and

(c) Be guided by evidence-based and tribal-based practices, risk assessment tools or other research-based considerations.

(8) Nothing in this section:

(a) Creates any claim, right of action or civil liability; or

(b) Requires a supervisory authority or the Department of Corrections to provide treatment to any individual under the authority’s supervision or in the custody of the department.

(9) As used in this section:

(a) “Drug-addicted person” means a person who has lost the ability to control the personal use of controlled substances, cannabis or alcohol, or who uses controlled substances, cannabis or alcohol to the extent that the health of the person or that of others is substantially impaired or endangered or the social or economic function of the person is substantially disrupted. A drug-addicted person may be physically dependent, a condition in which the body requires a continuing supply of a controlled substance, cannabis or alcohol to avoid characteristic withdrawal symptoms, or psychologically dependent, a condition characterized by an overwhelming mental desire for continued use of a controlled substance, cannabis or alcohol.

(b) “Intensive supervision” means the active monitoring of a person’s performance in a treatment program by a parole and probation officer and the imposition of sanctions, or request to a court for sanctions, if the person fails to abide by the terms and conditions of a treatment program. [2009 c.660 §12; 2011 c.673 §14; 2017 c.21 §59]

Source: Section 423.150 — Treatment for drug-addicted persons; grants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.711 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.711
409.711 Grants for providing tax assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt by rule a grant program to provide funding for the purposes described in subsections (2) and (3) of this section to culturally specific and responsive organizations, tribal governments and under-resourced rural community service organizations.

(2) Grants must be used to help low-income residents of this state by:

(a) Providing education about federal earned income tax credits and other tax benefits available to low-income individuals;

(b) Assisting residents in navigating tax systems; and

(c) Filing income tax returns.

(3) The grants must be used to:

(a) Strengthen the existing network of culturally specific and responsive tax preparation organizations;

(b) Expand organizational capacity in geographically diverse areas of this state to improve access to tax navigation and tax preparation services;

(c) Improve the recruitment and retention of qualified tax preparers;

(d) Strengthen the technology resources and training systems available to tax preparers and volunteers; or

(e) Strengthen taxpayer outreach, education and connections to communities by culturally specific and responsive tax navigation and preparation service providers.

(4) The department shall appoint a committee to advise the department in the adoption of rules for the program. The advisory committee must include one or more individuals who:

(a) Are low income.

(b) Are Black.

(c) Are Indigenous.

(d) Are people of color.

(e) Are non-English-speaking.

(f) Have a disability.

(g) Are 65 years of age or older. [2022 c.67 §1]

Source: Section 409.711 — Grants for providing tax assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.408 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.408
411.408 Hearing on eligibility for medical assistance
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements in ORS 414.605 (Consumer and provider protections) (3) and 414.712 (Health services for certain eligible persons) (5), if the Oregon Health Authority or the Department of Human Services denies a claim for medical assistance or fails to act with reasonable promptness on a claim for medical assistance, the person making the claim may request a contested case hearing. The hearing shall be held at a time and place and shall be conducted in accordance with rules adopted by the authority or the department, as appropriate. [Formerly 414.055; 2011 c.720 §105; 2013 c.688 §45]

Source: Section 411.408 — Hearing on eligibility for medical assistance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.790 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.790
411.790 Assistance to certain persons receiving employment income
Status: in_force

(1) In granting general assistance, the Department of Human Services shall apply a graduated scale that disregards a portion of a person’s income, if that income is earned in employment that is part of an approved treatment or rehabilitation program and if the person has been unemployed and receiving general assistance due to chronic mental illness.

(2) The department shall continue to provide health services and needs, as described in ORS 411.710 (Basis for granting general assistance) (2), to a person described in subsection (1) of this section for a period of time not to exceed two years after the person ceases to receive general assistance if:

(a) Group health insurance is not available to the person through employment or otherwise; and either

(b) Termination of eligibility for health services and needs would seriously inhibit the person’s ability to continue employment; or

(c) The person’s earnings are not sufficient to allow the person a reasonable equivalent of the general assistance and health service benefits which would be available to the person in the absence of the earnings.

(3) If the person described in subsection (1) of this section is covered by a group health insurance plan, the department shall continue to provide health services and needs for the limited purpose of paying the costs of treatment for preexisting conditions until such costs are paid in whole or in part by the group health insurance policy.

(4) For purposes of this section, “approved treatment and rehabilitation program” and “chronic mental illness” shall be defined by the department by rule.

(5) For the purposes of general assistance, any work performed by a person while that person is hospitalized in a state or community psychiatric hospital shall not be considered employment.

(6) Nothing in this section is intended to limit the authority of the department to disregard the income of, and extend the period of eligibility for health services and needs to, persons other than those described in subsection (1) of this section. [1981 c.341 §2; 2001 c.900 §93]

Source: Section 411.790 — Assistance to certain persons receiving employment income , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.920 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.920
419B.920 New hearings
Status: in_force

If it appears to the court that a person required to be summoned under ORS 419B.812 (Issuance of summons) to 419B.839 (Required and discretionary summons) was not served as required by ORS 419B.812 (Issuance of summons) to 419B.839 (Required and discretionary summons) or was served on such short notice that the person did not have a reasonable opportunity to appear at the time fixed, upon motion of the person, the court shall reopen the case for full consideration. A motion for a new hearing must be made not later than 10 days after entry of the order for which a new hearing is sought. [2001 c.622 §32]

Source: Section 419B.920 — New hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.292 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.292
409.292 Funding of programs relating to family, domestic and teen dating violence
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Human Services may make grants to and enter into contracts with nonprofit private organizations or public agencies for programs and projects designed to prevent, identify and treat family, domestic and teen dating violence. Grants or contracts under this subsection may be:

(a) For the funding of shelter homes for spouses and children who are or have experienced family violence or domestic violence including acquisition and maintenance of shelter homes;

(b) For the funding of crisis lines providing services to victims of family, domestic or teen dating violence and their families;

(c) For the funding of safe houses for victims of family or domestic violence and their families;

(d) For the funding of services, programs and curricula to educate and inform students in grades 7 through 12 about teen dating and domestic violence, to provide assistance to victims of teen dating and domestic violence and to prevent and reduce the incidence of teen dating and domestic violence; and

(e) For the development and establishment of programs for professional and paraprofessional personnel in the fields of social work, law enforcement, education, law, medicine and other relevant fields who are engaged in the field of the prevention, identification and treatment of family, domestic and teen dating violence and training programs in methods of preventing family, domestic and teen dating violence.

(2) The director shall not make a grant to any organization or agency under this section except on the condition that a local governmental unit or community organization provide matching moneys equal to 25 percent of the amount of the grant. The applying organization itself may contribute to or provide the required local matching funds. The value of in kind contributions and volunteer labor from the community may be computed and included as a part of the local matching requirement imposed by this subsection.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 192.001 (Policy concerning public records) to 192.170 (Disposition of materials without authorization) , 192.210 (Definitions for ORS 192.210 and 192.220) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) and 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.810 (Applicability of ORS 192.805) :

(a) The director may by rule provide that the locations of premises utilized for shelter homes or other physical facilities in family and domestic violence programs and projects shall be kept confidential.

(b) All information maintained by the shelter home, safe house or crisis line relating to clients is confidential. However, crisis lines specifically funded to provide services for victims of child abuse are subject to the requirements of ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) . Except for the names of clients, necessary information may be disclosed to the director. [Formerly 108.620; 2012 c.69 §5; 2015 c.400 §4]

Source: Section 409.292 — Funding of programs relating to family, domestic and teen dating violence; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.800 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.800
409.800 Definitions
Status: repealed

As used in ORS 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) :

(1) “Assessment rate” means the rate established by the Director of Human Services under ORS 409.802 (Rate of assessment) .

(2) “Assessment year” means a 12-month period, beginning July 1 and ending the following June 30, for which the assessment rate being determined is to apply.

(3) “Gross revenue”:

(a) Means the revenue paid to a long term care facility for patient care, room, board and services, less contractual adjustments; and

(b) Does not include:

(A) Revenue derived from sources other than long term care facility operations, including but not limited to donations, interest and guest meals, or any other revenue not attributable to patient care; and

(B) Hospital revenue or revenue derived from hospital operations.

(4) “Long term care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , but does not include an intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation.

(5) “Medicaid patient days” means patient days attributable to patients who receive medical assistance under a plan described in 42 U.S.C. 1396a et seq.

(6) “Patient days” means the total number of patients occupying beds in a long term care facility for all days in the calendar period for which an assessment is being reported and paid. For purposes of this subsection, if a long term care facility patient is admitted and discharged on the same day, the patient shall be deemed to occupy a bed for one day. [2003 c.736 §15; 2005 c.757 §3; 2007 c.70 §358; 2007 c.780 §7]

Note: 409.800 (Definitions) 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 (second note under 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) ).

Source: Section 409.800 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.994 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.994
418.994 Schedule of penalties
Status: in_force

After public hearing, the Director of Human Services by rule shall adopt a schedule establishing the civil penalty that may be imposed under ORS 418.992 (Civil penalty) . However, the civil penalty shall not exceed $500 for each violation. [1983 c.510 §25]

Source: Section 418.994 — Schedule of penalties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.869 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.869
419B.869 Responding to pleadings
Status: in_force

(1) No later than 30 days after a petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) is filed, each party about whom allegations have been made shall admit or deny the allegations. Unless the court specifies how admissions or denials are to be made pursuant to ORS 419B.800 (Applicability of ORS 419B.800 to 419B.929) , admissions and denials may be made orally in court or in writing.

(2) Allegations in a petition that are not admitted or denied are denied. [2001 c.622 §21]

Source: Section 419B.869 — Responding to pleadings; time limit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.270 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.270
409.270 Definitions for ORS 409.273 to 409.285
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 409.273 (Funding of sexual assault crisis centers and crisis lines) to 409.285 (Sexual Assault Victims Fund) :

(1) “Crisis line” means an emergency telephone service staffed by persons who are trained to provide emergency peer counseling, information, referral and advocacy to victims of sexual offenses and their families.

(2) “Director” means the Director of Human Services. [1999 c.943 §2; 2001 c.900 §71]

Source: Section 409.270 — Definitions for ORS 409.273 to 409.285 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.815 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.815
409.815 Long Term Care Facility Quality Assurance Fund established
Status: repealed

(1) The Long Term Care Facility Quality Assurance Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Long Term Care Facility Quality Assurance Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) Amounts in the Long Term Care Facility Quality Assurance Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Human Services for the purposes of paying refunds due under ORS 409.810 (Claim for refund) and funding long term care facilities, as defined in ORS 409.800 (Definitions) , that are a part of the Oregon Medicaid reimbursement system.

(3) Funds in the Long Term Care Facility Quality Assurance Fund and the matching federal financial participation under Title XIX of the Social Security Act may be used to fund Medicaid-certified long term care facilities using only the reimbursement methodology described in subsection (4) of this section to achieve a rate of reimbursement greater than the rate in effect on June 30, 2003.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall make additional payments to Medicaid-certified long term care facilities using a reimbursement methodology that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

(A) Rebasing on July 1 of each year;

(B) Continuing the use of the pediatric rate;

(C) Continuing the use of the complex medical needs additional payment; and

(D) Discontinuing the use of the relationship percentage, except when calculating the pediatric rate in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(b) In addition to the reimbursement methodology described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department may adopt and implement rates applicable to patients with complex medical needs for which the reimbursement methodology described in paragraph (a) of this subsection is insufficient.

(5) For the period beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2026, the department shall reimburse costs at a rate not lower than the 62nd percentile of rebased allowable costs for that period. [2003 c.736 §24; 2005 c.757 §11; 2007 c.780 §12; 2013 c.608 §§20, 24; 2016 c.113 §3; 2018 c.66 §4]

Note: 409.815 (Long Term Care Facility Quality Assurance Fund established) 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 (second note under 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) ).

Source: Section 409.815 — Long Term Care Facility Quality Assurance Fund established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.658 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.658
418.658 Oregon Community Stewardship Corps
Status: in_force

(1) The program director of the Oregon Youth Corps shall establish within the Oregon Youth Employment Program established under ORS 660.353 (Oregon Youth Employment Program) a separate program known as the Oregon Community Stewardship Corps. In addition to the established purposes of the Oregon Youth Corps, the purpose of the Oregon Community Stewardship Corps is to promote community service activities throughout the state for a broad cross section of Oregon disadvantaged and at-risk youth through programs that also include appropriate educational and job training opportunities for participants.

(2) In addition to projects submitted under ORS 418.660 (Projects) (1), projects of the Oregon Community Stewardship Corps may include, but shall not be limited to:

(a) Child care services.

(b) Elderly and disabled care services.

(c) Literacy education programs.

(d) Recycling and other waste reduction services.

(3) The Oregon Community Stewardship Corps shall offer employment and educational opportunities of at least three but not more than 12 months’ duration for selected participants.

(4) Under rules adopted by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, participants who successfully complete any program under this section shall be eligible for up to $1,500 in support vouchers that can be used to pay for tuition, books or other items or services that enhance and support education or employment.

(5) All Oregonians who are at least 13 years of age and under 25 years of age are eligible to participate in the program. To ensure that Oregon Community Stewardship Corps participants represent a broad cross section of Oregonians, special emphasis shall be given to recruiting school dropouts and other disadvantaged and at-risk youth, according to criteria established by the Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board created under ORS 660.320 (Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board) .

(6) To the extent practicable, the program director shall enlist state and federal agencies, local government, nonprofit organizations and private businesses, and any combination of such entities, to act as sponsors for programs administered under this section. Selection of sponsors shall be based on criteria that include the following:

(a) The availability of other resources on a matching basis, including contributions from private sources, other federal, state and local agencies, and moneys available through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;

(b) The provision of related educational and job training programs to participants, including but not limited to school and college coursework, training for approved high school equivalency tests such as the General Educational Development (GED), project-related education and professional training;

(c) Assurances that proposed projects will not displace existing employees or duplicate existing private or government programs; and

(d) Assurances that proposed projects are devoted to the enhancement of the community and are not based in maintenance activities and that these projects meet an identified need.

(7) In consultation with the advisory board, the program director shall make grants for programs administered under this section. [1989 c.786 §9; 1991 c.581 §4; 1993 c.676 §45; 1995 c.343 §46; 1997 c.249 §131; 1999 c.59 §114; 1999 c.71 §3; 2001 c.259 §1; 2001 c.684 §27; 2003 c.43 §2; 2011 c.637 §269; 2012 c.104 §43; 2013 c.747 §160; 2015 c.366 §91; 2017 c.66 §23; 2017 c.185 §11; 2017 c.297 §32; 2019 c.209 §3; 2021 c.674 §3; 2023 c.556 §4]

Note: See note under 418.650 (Policy) .

Source: Section 418.658 — Oregon Community Stewardship Corps; projects; tuition vouchers for program participants; sponsors; criteria; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.290 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.290
421.290 Hearings by director
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Corrections shall hold such hearings as are requested by another state pursuant to Article IV (f) of the compact. ORS chapter 183 does not apply to these hearings, which shall be conducted in compliance with Article IV (f) of the compact.

(2) The cost of any hearing conducted under subsection (1) of this section shall be paid out of the Department of Corrections Revolving Fund. Reimbursements received from the state that requested the hearing shall be paid into the revolving fund. [1959 c.290 §6; 1965 c.616 §55; 1969 c.597 §135; 1987 c.320 §187]

Source: Section 421.290 — Hearings by director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.074 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.074
420.074 Employment status of adjudicated youth
Status: in_force

While temporarily employed under the provisions of ORS 420.060 (Employment agreements) to 420.074 (Employment status of adjudicated youth) , adjudicated youths placed in a youth correction facility are entitled to the protection and benefits of ORS chapters 652, 654 and 656 to the same extent as other employees of their employer under 21, except that:

(1) Payment of wages by an employer of an adjudicated youth directly to the superintendent as provided by ORS 420.065 (Adjudicated youth’s compensation) (2) shall not be deemed in violation of ORS chapter 652; and

(2) Compensation paid under ORS chapter 656 that is not expended on medical services shall be treated in the same manner as the adjudicated youth’s earnings under ORS 420.065 (Adjudicated youth’s compensation) , so long as the adjudicated youth remains in the legal custody of the youth correction facility. [1969 c.410 §4; 1995 c.79 §217; 1995 c.422 §100; 2021 c.489 §119]

Source: Section 420.074 — Employment status of adjudicated youth , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.715 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.715
410.715 Person suffering brain injury to be considered person with disability
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the state that any person experiencing an injury defined as an injury to the brain caused by extrinsic forces where the injury results in the loss of cognitive, psychological, social, behavioral or physiological function for a sufficient time to affect that person’s ability to perform activities of daily living shall be considered a person with a disability. [1991 c.402 §1; 2007 c.70 §182]

Source: Section 410.715 — Person suffering brain injury to be considered person with disability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.105 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.105
417.105 Medical assistance identification document
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall issue a medical assistance identification document to a child who is living in this state if the child:

(a) Is the subject of an adoption assistance agreement with another state;

(b) Is eligible for medical assistance in the other state; and

(c) Files with the department a certified copy of the adoption assistance agreement obtained from the adoption assistance state.

(2) The department shall consider the holder of a medical assistance identification document issued under this section to be the same as a holder of any other medical assistance identification document issued under other laws of this state. The department shall process and make payment on claims on behalf of the holder in the same manner and subject to the same conditions and procedures as for other recipients of medical assistance.

(3) The department shall provide coverage and benefits for a child who is in another state and is covered by an adoption assistance agreement made by the department if the coverage or benefits are not provided by the residence state. The adoptive parent may submit to the department evidence of payment for services or benefit amounts that are not payable in the residence state. The department shall reimburse the adoptive parent for services and benefit amounts covered by this state’s medical assistance program. However, the department may not reimburse the adoptive parent for services or benefit amounts covered under any insurance or other third-party medical contract or arrangement held by the child or the adoptive parent. The additional services and benefit amounts provided under this subsection are for services for which there is no federal contribution toward the cost of the services, or for services for which there is a federal contribution toward the cost of the services but the services are not provided by the residence state.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of subsection (1) of this section, the department by rule may require the adoptive parents to show, at least annually, that the adoption assistance agreement is in force.

(b) The department shall adopt rules implementing subsection (3) of this section. The department shall include in the rules procedures for obtaining prior approval for services in those instances when approval is required for the assistance.

(5) A person who submits a false, misleading or fraudulent claim for payment or reimbursement for services or benefits under this section, or makes a false, misleading or fraudulent statement in connection therewith, commits a Class C felony if the person knows or should know that the claim or statement is false, misleading or fraudulent. [1999 c.859 §4]

Source: Section 417.105 — Medical assistance identification document; penalty for false, misleading or fraudulent statement; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.530 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.530
410.530 Department authority
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services has the following authority which it may delegate to any program certified by the department to provide assessment services:

(a) To provide information and education to the general public, hospitals, nursing facilities, physicians, physician assistants, naturopathic physicians and nurses regarding availability of the assessment program.

(b) To accept referrals from individuals, families, physicians, naturopathic physicians, human service professionals, nursing home professionals, social service agencies or other organizations.

(c) To assess the long term care needs of referred persons.

(d) To identify available noninstitutional services to meet the needs of referred persons, including public and private case management services.

(e) To prepare, explain and document recommendations for persons receiving assessment program services as to the need for skilled nursing care, for intermediate care as provided in a facility or for other care which is available in the community.

(f) To inform referred persons of the extent to which home and community-based services are available, and of their right to choose among the appropriate alternatives that may be available, in consultation with an attending physician and a family member.

(g) To provide public education targeted at older persons, caregivers and families regarding alternative long term care services.

(h) To determine and publish minimum qualifications for members of the admission assessment team.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After consultation with the committee appointed under subsection (3) of this section, the Department of Human Services shall adopt by rule criteria and procedures for certifying and decertifying public or private admission assessment programs and contracting with certified programs. The department shall establish a maximum fee that a certified program may charge for assessment services. The rules shall specify that a certified program may not charge the person receiving assessment services for any portion of the fee associated with the services necessary to meet the minimum federal criteria.

(b) In certifying a program, the department shall determine that the program includes:

(A) Adequately trained personnel;

(B) Information regarding appropriate service and placement alternatives, including nursing facilities and community-based options;

(C) Provisions to the applicant of information about appropriate options; and

(D) Prohibition of an assessment being provided by any certified program which has any financial interest in the facility to which placement is recommended.

(c) The program shall not require the recommendation of the admission team be binding and the applicant has the right to choose from any options that are available.

(3) The Director of Human Services shall appoint an advisory committee to advise the department in certifying and decertifying programs that provide or fail to provide the service described in this section. The director shall appoint representatives from trade associations in Oregon for hospitals and health systems, nursing facilities and residential facilities and from an organization in Oregon representing the interests of senior citizens. [1989 c.912 §5; 1991 c.67 §104; 2014 c.45 §37; 2015 c.70 §4; 2017 c.356 §31]

Source: Section 410.530 — Department authority; delegation; advisory committee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.011 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.011
415.011 Oregon Health Authority regulation of financial solvency of CCOs to align with regulation of domestic insurers
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 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) .

(2) The authority shall adopt rules for regulating the financial solvency of coordinated care organizations that align with the following provisions of the Insurance Code regulating domestic insurers, to the extent the provisions regarding insurers are applicable to coordinated care organizations and are in accordance with ORS chapters 413 and 414:

(a) ORS 731.385 (Standards for determining whether continued operation of insurer is hazardous) ;

(b) ORS 731.504 (Limit of risk) ;

(c) ORS 731.508 (Approved reinsurance) ;

(d) ORS 731.509 (Legislative intent) ;

(e) ORS 731.574 (Annual financial statement) (1) to (5);

(f) ORS 731.730 (Insurer filings with National Association of Insurance Commissioners) ;

(g) ORS 731.988 (Civil penalties) ;

(h) ORS 732.235 (Voluntary dissolution of insurer) ;

(i) ORS 732.517 (Purpose of ORS 732.517 to 732.546) to 732.546 (Severability) , other than ORS 732.527 (Approval of acquisition by chief insurance regulatory officials of two or more jurisdictions) , 732.531 (Acquisition of assets or insurance of mutual or reciprocal insurers) and 732.541 (Jurisdiction over person obtaining or attempting to obtain control) ;

(j) ORS 732.548 (Definitions for ORS 732.517 to 732.596) ;

(k) ORS 732.549 (Subsidiaries) ;

(L) ORS 732.551 (Registration of insurer members of holding company systems) ;

(m) ORS 732.552 (Registration statement) ;

(n) ORS 732.553 (Certain information not required to be disclosed) ;

(o) ORS 732.554 (Changes in registration information) ;

(p) ORS 732.556 (Requirement that certain persons provide information to insurers) ;

(q) ORS 732.558 (Termination of registration by director) ;

(r) ORS 732.564 (Registration for affiliated insurers) ;

(s) ORS 732.566 (Exemption from ORS 732.517 to 732.596 by director) ;

(t) ORS 732.567 (Presumption of control) ;

(u) ORS 732.568 (Disclaimer of affiliation) ;

(v) ORS 732.569 (Annual enterprise risk report) ;

(w) ORS 732.574 (Standards for transactions within holding company) ;

(x) ORS 732.576 (Dividends and distributions) ;

(y) ORS 732.578 (Liability of officers and directors of insurer that is subject to registration) ;

(z) ORS 732.592 (Recovery from parent corporation or holding company if domestic insurer ordered into liquidation or rehabilitation) ;

(aa) ORS 733.010 (Assets allowed) to 733.050 (Increase of inadequate reserves) ;

(bb) ORS 733.140 (Disallowance of “wash” transactions) to 733.170 (Accounts and records) ;

(cc) ORS 733.510 (Investments of insurers) to 733.680 (Acquisition and retention of personal property generally) ;

(dd) ORS 733.695 (Investment of funds in obligations that are not investment quality) to 733.780 (Prohibited investments) ; and

(ee) ORS 734.014 (Definitions) .

(3) Rules adopted by the authority in accordance with ORS 731.385 (Standards for determining whether continued operation of insurer is hazardous) that establish minimum standards for risk-based capital may not require a coordinated care organization to take preventive or corrective measures to increase the coordinated care organization’s capital, surplus or reserves to achieve more than 200 percent of the minimum risk-based capital. [2019 c.478 §53]

Source: Section 415.011 — Oregon Health Authority regulation of financial solvency of CCOs to align with regulation of domestic insurers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.690 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.690
414.690 Prioritized list of health services
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Evidence Review Commission shall regularly solicit testimony and information from stakeholders representing consumers, advocates, providers, carriers and employers in conducting the work of the commission.

(2) The commission shall actively solicit public involvement through a public meeting process to guide health resource allocation decisions.

(3) The commission shall develop and maintain a list of health services ranked by priority, from the most important to the least important, representing the comparative benefits of each service to the population to be served. The list must be submitted by the commission pursuant to subsection (5) of this section and is not subject to alteration by any other state agency.

(4) In order to encourage effective and efficient medical evaluation and treatment, the commission:

(a) May include clinical practice guidelines in its prioritized list of services. The commission shall actively solicit testimony and information from the medical community and the public to build a consensus on clinical practice guidelines developed by the commission.

(b) May include statements of intent in its prioritized list of services. Statements of intent should give direction on coverage decisions where medical codes and clinical practice guidelines cannot convey the intent of the commission.

(c) Shall consider both the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of health services, including drug therapies, in determining their relative importance using peer-reviewed medical literature as defined in ORS 743A.060 (Definition for ORS 743A.062) .

(5) The commission shall report the prioritized list of services to the Oregon Health Authority for budget determinations by July 1 of each even-numbered year.

(6) The commission shall make its report during each regular session of the Legislative Assembly and shall submit a copy of its report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate.

(7) The commission may alter the list during the interim only as follows:

(a) To make technical changes to correct errors and omissions;

(b) To accommodate changes due to advancements in medical technology or new data regarding health outcomes;

(c) To accommodate changes to clinical practice guidelines; and

(d) To add statements of intent that clarify the prioritized list.

(8) If a service is deleted or added during an interim and no new funding is required, the commission shall report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. However, if a service to be added requires increased funding to avoid discontinuing another service, the commission shall report to the Emergency Board to request the funding.

(9) The prioritized list of services remains in effect for a two-year period beginning no earlier than October 1 of each odd-numbered year. [2011 c.720 §24]

Source: Section 414.690 — Prioritized list of health services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.001 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.001
419C.001 Purposes of juvenile justice system in delinquency cases
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly declares that in delinquency cases, the purposes of the Oregon juvenile justice system from apprehension forward are to protect the public and reduce juvenile delinquency and to provide fair and impartial procedures for the initiation, adjudication and disposition of allegations of delinquent conduct. The system is founded on the principles of personal responsibility, accountability and reformation within the context of public safety and restitution to the victims and to the community. The system shall provide a continuum of services that emphasize prevention of further criminal activity by the use of early and certain sanctions, reformation and rehabilitation programs and swift and decisive intervention in delinquent behavior. The system shall be open and accountable to the people of Oregon and their elected representatives.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Programs, policies and services shall be regularly and independently audited. Audits performed under this subsection must include program audits and performance audits, as defined in ORS 297.070 (Performance audits) . Programs, policies and services that were established before, on or after June 30, 1995, are subject to audit under this subsection.

(b) The programs, policies and services of county juvenile departments shall be subject to regular review pursuant to this subsection.

(c) The Secretary of State shall perform an audit that includes the performance of county juvenile departments.

(d) ORS 297.405 (Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990) to 297.555 (Short title) do not apply to an audit conducted pursuant to this subsection.

(e) Notwithstanding ORS 297.040 (Payment of costs and expenses of audits authorized by ORS 297.030) , the costs and expenses of audits conducted under this subsection may not be charged to the county juvenile departments. The Secretary of State shall pay the costs and expenses of audits conducted under this subsection from funds available to the Secretary of State.

(3) To facilitate an audit under subsection (2) of this section:

(a) The Secretary of State may subpoena witnesses, require the production of books and papers and the rendering of reports in such manner and form as the Secretary of State requires and may do all things necessary to secure a full and thorough investigation.

(b) The custodian of information that the Secretary of State deems necessary to conduct the audit shall provide the Secretary of State or the auditor selected by the Secretary of State access to the information notwithstanding the fact that the information may be made confidential or access to the information restricted by ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) or another law. Information obtained by the Secretary of State or the auditor pursuant to this paragraph and made confidential by ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) or another law may be used by the Secretary of State, the officers and employees of the Secretary of State or the auditor solely for the purpose of performing the audit required by subsection (2) of this section and may not be used or disclosed for any other purpose. [1995 c.422 §1a; 2001 c.904 §16; 2007 c.688 §1]

Source: Section 419C.001 — Purposes of juvenile justice system in delinquency cases; audits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).