ORS § 414.871 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.871
414.871 Applicability of hospital assessment
Status: repealed

ORS 414.853 (Definitions) to 414.869 (Establishment of Hospital Quality Assurance Fund) and 414.900 (Hospital assessment) apply to net revenues earned by hospitals during a period beginning July 1, 2019, and ending the earlier of September 30, 2025, or the date on which the assessment no longer qualifies for federal financial participation under Title XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act. [2003 c.736 §10; 2007 c.780 §3; 2009 c.867 §20; 2013 c.608 §8; 2015 c.16 §2; 2017 c.538 §37a; 2019 c.2 §13]

Note: See second note under 414.853 (Definitions) .

Note: Sections 12 (1) to 14, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, provide:

Sec. 12. (1) Sections 1 to 9, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003 [ 414.853 (Definitions) to 414.869 (Establishment of Hospital Quality Assurance Fund) and 414.900 (Hospital assessment) ], are repealed on January 2, 2031. [2003 c.736 §12; 2007 c.780 §4; 2009 c.867 §21; 2013 c.608 §9; 2015 c.16 §3; 2017 c.538 §38; 2019 c.2 §14(1)]

Sec. 13. Nothing in the repeal of sections 1 to 9, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003 [ 414.853 (Definitions) to 414.869 (Establishment of Hospital Quality Assurance Fund) and 414.900 (Hospital assessment) ], and section 1, chapter 608, Oregon Laws 2013, by section 12, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, affects the imposition and collection of a hospital assessment under sections 1 to 9, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, for a calendar quarter beginning before September 30, 2025. [2003 c.736 §13; 2007 c.780 §5; 2009 c.867 §22; 2013 c.608 §10; 2015 c.16 §4; 2017 c.538 §39; 2019 c.2 §15]

Sec. 14. Any moneys remaining in the Hospital Quality Assurance Fund on December 31, 2031, are transferred to the General Fund. [2003 c.736 §14; 2007 c.780 §6; 2009 c.867 §23; 2015 c.16 §5; 2017 c.538 §40; 2019 c.2 §16]

Source: Section 414.871 — Applicability of hospital assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.097 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.097
419C.097 Notice to parents, victim
Status: in_force

(1) As soon as practicable after the youth is taken into custody under ORS 419C.080 (Custody) and 419C.088 (Custody by private person) , the person taking the youth into custody shall notify the youth’s parent, guardian or other person responsible for the youth. The notice shall inform the parent, guardian or other person of the action taken and the time and place of the hearing.

(2) If the victim requests, the district attorney or juvenile department shall notify the victim of the time and place of the hearing. [1993 c.33 §163; 1993 c.320 §2; 1993 c.546 §63; 1997 c.727 §5; 2007 c.609 §11]

Source: Section 419C.097 — Notice to parents, victim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.795 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.795
417.795 Healthy Families Oregon programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall establish Healthy Families Oregon programs in all counties of this state as funding becomes available.

(2) These programs shall be nonstigmatizing, voluntary and designed to achieve the appropriate early childhood benchmarks and shall:

(a) Ensure that express written consent is obtained from the family prior to any release of information that is protected by federal or state law and before the family receives any services;

(b) Ensure that services are voluntary and that, if a family chooses not to accept services or ends services, there are no adverse consequences for those decisions;

(c) Offer a voluntary comprehensive risk assessment of all children, from zero through three years of age, and their families in coordination with statewide early learning system screening and referral efforts;

(d) Ensure that the disclosure of information gathered in conjunction with the voluntary comprehensive risk assessment of children and their families is limited pursuant to ORS 417.728 (Statewide early learning system) (7) to the following purposes:

(A) Providing services under the programs to children and families who give their express written consent;

(B) Providing statistical data that are not personally identifiable;

(C) Accomplishing other purposes for which the family has given express written consent; and

(D) Meeting the requirements of mandatory state and federal disclosure laws;

(e) Ensure that risk factors used in the risk screen are limited to those risk factors that have been shown by research to be associated with poor outcomes for children and families;

(f) Identify, as early as possible, families that would benefit most from the programs;

(g) Provide parenting education and support services, including but not limited to community-based home visiting services;

(h) Provide other supports, including but not limited to referral to and linking of community and public services for children and families such as mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment programs that meet the standards promulgated by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 430.357 (Minimum standards) , child care, food, housing and transportation;

(i) Coordinate services for children consistent with other services provided through the Oregon Early Learning System;

(j) Integrate data with any common data system for early childhood programs;

(k) Be included in a statewide independent evaluation to document:

(A) Level of screening and assessment;

(B) Incidence of child abuse and neglect;

(C) Change in parenting skills; and

(D) Rate of child development;

(L) Be included in a statewide training program in the dynamics of the skills needed to provide early childhood services, such as assessment and home visiting; and

(m) Meet statewide quality assurance and quality improvement standards.

(3) The Healthy Families Oregon programs, in coordination with statewide home visiting partners, shall:

(a) Identify existing services and describe and prioritize additional services necessary for a voluntary home visit system;

(b) Build on existing programs;

(c) Maximize the use of volunteers and other community resources that support all families;

(d) Target, at a minimum, all prenatal families and families with children less than three months of age and provide services through at least the child’s third birthday; and

(e) Ensure that home visiting services provided by local home visiting partners for children and pregnant women support and are coordinated with local Healthy Families Oregon programs.

(4) Through a Healthy Families Oregon program, a trained home visitor shall be assigned to each family assessed as at risk that consents to receive services through the trained home visitor. The trained home visitor shall conduct home visits and assist the family in gaining access to needed services.

(5) The services required by this section shall be provided by hospitals, public or private entities or organizations, or any combination thereof, capable of providing all or part of the family risk assessment and the follow-up services. In granting a contract, collaborative contracting or requests for proposals may be used and must include the most effective and consistent service delivery system.

(6) The family risk assessment and follow-up services for families at risk shall be provided by trained home visitors organized in teams supervised by a manager.

(7) Each Healthy Families Oregon program shall adopt disciplinary procedures for trained home visitors and other employees of the program. The procedures shall provide appropriate disciplinary actions for trained home visitors and other employees who violate federal or state law or the policies of the program. [1993 c.677 §1; 1999 c.1053 §21; 2001 c.831 §14; 2003 c.14 §209; 2005 c.271 §3; 2009 c.595 §362; 2012 c.37 §§53,95; 2013 c.624 §§32a,32b; 2013 c.728 §§5,6; 2021 c.631 §§4,54]

Source: Section 417.795 — Healthy Families Oregon programs; standards; coordination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.918 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.918
419B.918 Manner of appearance
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 419B.815 (Summons for proceeding to establish jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100) , 419B.816 (Notice to person contesting petition to establish jurisdiction) , 419B.819 (Summons for proceeding to establish permanent guardianship or terminate parental rights) and 419B.820 (Notice to parent contesting petition to establish permanent guardianship or terminate parental rights) , on timely written motion of a person showing good cause, a court may permit the person, instead of appearing personally, to participate in any hearing related to a petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) , a petition to establish a permanent guardianship under ORS 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) or a petition seeking termination of parental rights under ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) , 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) , 419B.504 (Termination upon finding of unfitness) , 419B.506 (Termination upon finding of neglect) or 419B.508 (Termination upon finding of abandonment) in any manner that complies with the requirements of due process including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means.

(2) If a person who is summoned or ordered to appear under ORS 419B.815 (Summons for proceeding to establish jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100) , 419B.816 (Notice to person contesting petition to establish jurisdiction) , 419B.819 (Summons for proceeding to establish permanent guardianship or terminate parental rights) or 419B.820 (Notice to parent contesting petition to establish permanent guardianship or terminate parental rights) seeks to reschedule any hearing at which the person is required to appear, the person must:

(a) Appear personally at the time specified in the summons or order to request the change; or

(b) Include in the person’s written motion requesting the change the person’s current mailing address, to which the court may send notice of the new date for the hearing if the motion is granted.

(3) In any proceeding that involves the interstate placement of a child or ward, the court may:

(a) Permit a party from outside this state to provide information, testify or otherwise participate in the proceeding in any manner the court designates, provided the party complies with subsection (1) of this section, if applicable;

(b) Permit an attorney from outside this state representing any party to participate in the proceeding in any manner the court designates; and

(c) Obtain information or testimony in any manner the court designates from a state or private agency located in another state.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (3) of this section, a party to a proceeding involving an Indian child may move the court to permit the party or any witness for the moving party to participate remotely or to provide remote location testimony.

(b) Subject to ORS 45.400 (Remote location testimony) , the court may allow the moving party or a witness for the moving party to give remote location testimony.

(c) If the moving party will not be providing testimony and if facilities are available that would permit the moving party to participate remotely, the court shall allow the moving party to participate remotely.

(d) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Participate remotely” means to participate, other than by testifying, from a physical location outside of the courtroom of record via simultaneous electronic transmission.

(B) “Remote location testimony” has the meaning given that term in ORS 45.400 (Remote location testimony) .

(C) “Simultaneous electronic transmission” means television, telephone or any other form of electronic communication transmission if the form of transmission allows the court, the attorneys and the party participating remotely to communicate with each other during the proceeding. [2003 c.205 §13 (enacted in lieu of 419B.917); 2007 c.497 §9; 2007 c.611 §10; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §42]

Source: Section 419B.918 — Manner of appearance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.276 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.276
409.276 Standards for sexual assault crisis centers
Status: in_force

The Director of Human Services shall establish minimum standards for sexual assault crisis centers receiving grants or other financial assistance under ORS 409.273 (Funding of sexual assault crisis centers and crisis lines) . [1999 c.943 §4]

Source: Section 409.276 — Standards for sexual assault crisis centers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.016 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.016
413.016 Authority of board to establish advisory and technical committees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Policy Board may establish such advisory and technical committees as the board considers necessary to aid and advise the board in the performance of the board’s functions. These committees may be continuing or temporary committees. The board shall determine the representation, membership, terms and organization of the committees and shall appoint the members of the committees.

(2) Members of the committees who are not members of the board are not entitled to compensation, but at the discretion of the board may be reimbursed from funds available to the board for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties, in the manner and amount provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [2009 c.595 §8]

Source: Section 413.016 — Authority of board to establish advisory and technical committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.373 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.373
419B.373 Duties and authority of legal custodian
Status: in_force

A person, agency or institution having legal custody of a ward has the following duties and authority:

(1) To have physical custody and control of the ward.

(2) To supply the ward with food, clothing, shelter and incidental necessaries.

(3) To provide the ward with care, education and discipline.

(4) To authorize ordinary medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, hygienic or other remedial care and treatment for the ward, and, in an emergency where the ward’s safety appears urgently to require it, to authorize surgery or other extraordinary care.

(5) To make such reports and to supply such information to the court as the court may from time to time require.

(6) To apply for any Social Security benefits, public assistance or medical assistance, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) , to which the ward is otherwise entitled and, subject to ORS 409.265 (Use of child’s income for maintenance costs prohibited) , to use the benefits or assistance to provide for the care of the ward. [1993 c.33 §115; 1993 c.367 §1; 2003 c.396 §65; 2013 c.688 §88; 2023 c.576 §3]

Source: Section 419B.373 — Duties and authority of legal custodian , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.653 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.653
418.653 Oregon Youth Corps
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of funds, there is created within the Oregon Youth Employment Program established under ORS 660.353 (Oregon Youth Employment Program) an Oregon Youth Corps that shall provide emergency services, public conservation, rehabilitation and improvement programs. The corps shall be headed by a program director, and shall be administered through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The program director shall operate the corps in consultation with the Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board created under ORS 660.320 (Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board) . [1987 c.326 §3; 1989 c.786 §6; 1991 c.581 §2; 1993 c.676 §43; 1999 c.71 §1; 2001 c.259 §2; 2015 c.366 §89; 2019 c.209 §1; 2021 c.674 §2; 2023 c.556 §2]

Note: See note under 418.650 (Policy) .

Source: Section 418.653 — Oregon Youth Corps , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.007 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.007
413.007 Composition of board
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Policy Board consists of individuals who:

(a) Are United States citizens and residents of this state;

(b) Have demonstrated leadership skills in their professional and civic lives;

(c) To the greatest extent practicable, represent the various geographic, ethnic, gender, racial and economic diversity of this state; and

(d) Collectively offer expertise, knowledge and experience in consumer advocacy, management of a company that offers health insurance to its employees, public health, finance, organized labor, health care and the operation of a small business.

(2) No more than four members of the board may be individuals:

(a) Whose household incomes, during the individuals’ tenure on the board or during the 12-month period prior to the individuals’ appointment to the board, come from health care or from a health care related field; or

(b) Who receive health care benefits from a publicly funded state health benefit plan.

(3) No more than four members of the board may be, during the individuals’ tenure on the board or during the 12-month period prior to the individuals’ appointment to the board, employed in a health care or health care related field.

(4) At least one member of the board shall have an active license to provide health care in Oregon and shall be appointed to serve in addition to the members offering the expertise, knowledge and experience described in subsection (1)(d) of this section. [2009 c.595 §4]

Source: Section 413.007 — Composition of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.005 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.005
419B.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Abuse” means:

(A) Any assault, as defined in ORS chapter 163, of a child and any physical injury to a child that has been caused by other than accidental means, including any injury that appears to be at variance with the explanation given of the injury.

(B) Any mental injury to a child, which shall include only cruel or unconscionable acts or statements made, or threatened to be made, to a child if the acts, statements or threats result in severe harm to the child’s psychological, cognitive, emotional or social well-being and functioning.

(C) Rape of a child, which includes but is not limited to rape, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration and incest, as those acts are described in ORS chapter 163.

(D) Sexual abuse, as described in ORS chapter 163.

(E) Sexual exploitation, including but not limited to:

(i) Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor, as defined in ORS chapter 163, and any other conduct that allows, employs, authorizes, permits, induces or encourages a child to engage in the performing for people to observe or the photographing, filming, tape recording or other exhibition that, in whole or in part, depicts sexual conduct or contact, as defined in ORS 167.002 (Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027) or described in ORS 163.665 (Definitions) and 163.670 (Using child in display of sexually explicit conduct) , sexual abuse involving a child or rape of a child, but not including any conduct that is part of any investigation conducted pursuant to ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) or that is designed to serve educational or other legitimate purposes; and

(ii) Allowing, permitting, encouraging or hiring a child to engage in prostitution as described in ORS 167.007 (Prostitution) or a commercial sex act as defined in ORS 163.266 (Trafficking in persons) , to purchase sex with a minor as described in ORS 163.413 (Purchasing sex with a minor) or to engage in commercial sexual solicitation as described in ORS 167.008 (Commercial sexual solicitation) .

(F) Negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child, including but not limited to the failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter or medical care that is likely to endanger the health or welfare of the child.

(G) Threatened harm to a child, which means subjecting a child to a substantial risk of harm to the child’s health or welfare.

(H) Buying or selling a person under 18 years of age as described in ORS 163.537 (Buying or selling a person under 18 years of age) .

(I) Permitting a person under 18 years of age to enter or remain in or upon premises where methamphetamines are being manufactured.

(J) Unlawful exposure to a controlled substance, as defined in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) , or to the unlawful manufacturing of a cannabinoid extract, as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , that subjects a child to a substantial risk of harm to the child’s health or safety.

(K) The restraint or seclusion of a child in violation of ORS 339.285 (Definitions for ORS 339.285 to 339.303) , 339.288 (Prohibitions on use of certain restraints) , 339.291 (Use of restraint or seclusion) , 339.303 (Rules for complaints, investigations and seclusion rooms) or 339.308 (Seclusion cell prohibition) .

(L) The infliction of corporal punishment on a child in violation of ORS 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules) (9).

(b) “Abuse” does not include reasonable discipline unless the discipline results in one of the conditions described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) “Child” means an unmarried person who:

(a) Is under 18 years of age; or

(b) Is a child in care, as defined in ORS 418.257 (Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259) .

(3) “Higher education institution” means:

(a) A community college as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) ;

(b) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(c) The Oregon Health and Science University; and

(d) A private institution of higher education located in Oregon.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Investigation” means a detailed inquiry into or assessment of the safety of a child alleged to have experienced abuse.

(b) “Investigation” does not include screening activities conducted upon the receipt of a report.

(5) “Law enforcement agency” means:

(a) A city or municipal police department.

(b) A county sheriff’s office.

(c) The Oregon State Police.

(d) A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) .

(e) A county juvenile department.

(6) “Public or private official” means:

(a) Physician or physician assistant licensed under ORS chapter 677 or naturopathic physician, including any intern or resident.

(b) Dentist.

(c) School employee, including an employee of a higher education institution.

(d) Licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, nurse’s aide, home health aide or employee of an in-home health service.

(e) Employee of the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Early Learning and Care, Department of Education, Youth Development Division, the Oregon Youth Authority, a local health department, a community mental health program, a community developmental disabilities program, a county juvenile department, a child-caring agency as that term is defined in 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) or an alcohol and drug treatment program.

(f) Peace officer.

(g) Psychologist.

(h) Member of the clergy.

(i) Regulated social worker.

(j) Optometrist.

(k) Chiropractor.

(L) Certified provider of foster care, or an employee thereof.

(m) Attorney.

(n) Licensed professional counselor.

(o) Licensed marriage and family therapist.

(p) Firefighter or emergency medical services provider.

(q) Court appointed special advocate, as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(r) Child care provider registered or certified under ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) .

(s) Elected official of a branch of government of this state or a state agency, board, commission or department of a branch of government of this state or of a city, county or other political subdivision in this state.

(t) Physical, speech or occupational therapist.

(u) Audiologist.

(v) Speech-language pathologist.

(w) Employee of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission directly involved in investigations or discipline by the commission.

(x) Pharmacist.

(y) Operator of a preschool recorded program under ORS 329A.255 (Preschool recorded program and school-age recorded program) .

(z) Operator of a school-age recorded program under ORS 329A.255 (Preschool recorded program and school-age recorded program) .

(aa) Employee of a private agency or organization facilitating the provision of respite services, as defined in 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) , for parents pursuant to a properly executed power of attorney under ORS 109.056 (Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian) .

(bb) Employee of a public or private organization providing child-related services or activities:

(A) Including but not limited to an employee of a:

(i) Youth group or center;

(ii) Scout group or camp;

(iii) Summer or day camp;

(iv) Survival camp; or

(v) Group, center or camp that is operated under the guidance, supervision or auspices of a religious, public or private educational system or a community service organization; and

(B) Excluding an employee of a qualified victim services program as defined in ORS 147.600 (Confidentiality of certain victim communications and records) that provides confidential, direct services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking.

(cc) Coach, assistant coach or trainer of an amateur, semiprofessional or professional athlete, if compensated and if the athlete is a child.

(dd) Personal support worker, as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) .

(ee) Home care worker, as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) .

(ff) Animal control officer, as defined in ORS 609.500 (Definitions for ORS 609.500 to 609.520 and 609.994) .

(gg) Member of a school district board, an education service district board or a public charter school governing body.

(hh) Individual who is paid by a public body, in accordance with ORS 430.215 (Responsibility for developmental disability services and psychiatric treatment services for children) , to provide a service identified in an individualized service plan of a child with a developmental disability.

(ii) Referral agent, as defined in ORS 418.351 (Definitions for 418.351 to 418.357) .

(jj) Parole and probation officer, as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(kk) Behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst licensed under ORS 676.810 (Board duties) or behavior analysis interventionist registered by the Health Licensing Office under ORS 676.815 (Behavior analysis interventionists) . [1993 c.546 §12; 1993 c.622 §1a; 1995 c.278 §50; 1995 c.766 §1; 1997 c.127 §1; 1997 c.561 §3; 1997 c.703 §3; 1997 c.873 §30; 1999 c.743 §22; 1999 c.954 §4; 2001 c.104 §148; 2003 c.191 §1; 2005 c.562 §26; 2005 c.708 §4; 2009 c.199 §1; 2009 c.442 §36; 2009 c.518 §1; 2009 c.570 §6; 2009 c.595 §364; 2009 c.633 §10; 2009 c.708 §3; 2010 c.60 §§4,5; 2011 c.151 §12; 2011 c.506 §38; 2011 c.703 §34; 2012 c.37 §60; 2012 c.92 §1; 2013 c.129 §26; 2013 c.180 §40; 2013 c.623 §17; 2013 c.624 §82; 2013 c.720 §11; 2015 c.98 §7; 2015 c.179 §1; 2015 c.736 §65; 2016 c.106 §39; 2017 c.21 §55; 2018 c.75 §21; 2019 c.137 §§1,2; 2019 c.176 §§1,2; 2019 c.455 §§3,4; 2019 c.618 §§16,17; 2021 c.97 §44; 2021 c.214 §1; 2021 c.251 §2; 2021 c.391 §4; 2021 c.590 §4; 2021 c.631 §58; 2022 c.27 §16; 2022 c.90 §§7,8; 2023 c.9 §§28,29; 2023 c.267 §§5,6; 2023 c.500 §§8,9; 2023 c.554 §52; 2023 c.581 §§3,4]

Note: The amendments to 419B.005 (Definitions) by section 6, chapter 581, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2028, and apply to incidents occurring on or after July 1, 2028. See sections 13 and 14, chapter 581, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2028, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

419B.005 (Definitions) . As used in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Abuse” means:

(A) Any assault, as defined in ORS chapter 163, of a child and any physical injury to a child that has been caused by other than accidental means, including any injury that appears to be at variance with the explanation given of the injury.

(B) Any mental injury to a child, which shall include only cruel or unconscionable acts or statements made, or threatened to be made, to a child if the acts, statements or threats result in severe harm to the child’s psychological, cognitive, emotional or social well-being and functioning. (C) Rape of a child, which includes but is not limited to rape, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration and incest, as those acts are described in ORS chapter 163.

(D) Sexual abuse, as described in ORS chapter 163.

(E) Sexual exploitation, including but not limited to:

(i) Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor, as defined in ORS chapter 163, and any other conduct that allows, employs, authorizes, permits, induces or encourages a child to engage in the performing for people to observe or the photographing, filming, tape recording or other exhibition that, in whole or in part, depicts sexual conduct or contact, as defined in ORS 167.002 (Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027) or described in ORS 163.665 (Definitions) and 163.670 (Using child in display of sexually explicit conduct) , sexual abuse involving a child or rape of a child, but not including any conduct that is part of any investigation conducted pursuant to ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) or that is designed to serve educational or other legitimate purposes; and

(ii) Allowing, permitting, encouraging or hiring a child to engage in prostitution as described in ORS 167.007 (Prostitution) or a commercial sex act as defined in ORS 163.266 (Trafficking in persons) , to purchase sex with a minor as described in ORS 163.413 (Purchasing sex with a minor) or to engage in commercial sexual solicitation as described in ORS 167.008 (Commercial sexual solicitation) .

(F) Negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child, including but not limited to the failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter or medical care that is likely to endanger the health or welfare of the child.

(G) Threatened harm to a child, which means subjecting a child to a substantial risk of harm to the child’s health or welfare.

(H) Buying or selling a person under 18 years of age as described in ORS 163.537 (Buying or selling a person under 18 years of age) .

(I) Permitting a person under 18 years of age to enter or remain in or upon premises where methamphetamines are being manufactured.

(J) Unlawful exposure to a controlled substance, as defined in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) , or to the unlawful manufacturing of a cannabinoid extract, as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , that subjects a child to a substantial risk of harm to the child’s health or safety.

(K) The infliction of corporal punishment on a child in violation of ORS 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules) (9).

(b) “Abuse” does not include reasonable discipline unless the discipline results in one of the conditions described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) “Child” means an unmarried person who:

(a) Is under 18 years of age; or

(b) Is a child in care, as defined in ORS 418.257 (Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259) .

(3) “Higher education institution” means:

(a) A community college as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) ;

(b) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(c) The Oregon Health and Science University; and

(d) A private institution of higher education located in Oregon.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Investigation” means a detailed inquiry into or assessment of the safety of a child alleged to have experienced abuse.

(b) “Investigation” does not include screening activities conducted upon the receipt of a report.

(5) “Law enforcement agency” means:

(a) A city or municipal police department.

(b) A county sheriff’s office.

(c) The Oregon State Police.

(d) A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) .

(e) A county juvenile department.

(6) “Public or private official” means:

(a) Physician or physician assistant licensed under ORS chapter 677 or naturopathic physician, including any intern or resident.

(b) Dentist.

(c) School employee, including an employee of a higher education institution.

(d) Licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, nurse’s aide, home health aide or employee of an in-home health service.

(e) Employee of the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Early Learning and Care, Department of Education, Youth Development Division, the Oregon Youth Authority, a local health department, a community mental health program, a community developmental disabilities program, a county juvenile department, a child-caring agency as that term is defined in 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) or an alcohol and drug treatment program.

(f) Peace officer.

(g) Psychologist.

(h) Member of the clergy.

(i) Regulated social worker.

(j) Optometrist.

(k) Chiropractor.

(L) Certified provider of foster care, or an employee thereof.

(m) Attorney.

(n) Licensed professional counselor.

(o) Licensed marriage and family therapist.

(p) Firefighter or emergency medical services provider.

(q) Court appointed special advocate, as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) .

(r) Child care provider registered or certified under ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) .

(s) Elected official of a branch of government of this state or a state agency, board, commission or department of a branch of government of this state or of a city, county or other political subdivision in this state.

(t) Physical, speech or occupational therapist.

(u) Audiologist.

(v) Speech-language pathologist.

(w) Employee of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission directly involved in investigations or discipline by the commission.

(x) Pharmacist.

(y) Operator of a preschool recorded program under ORS 329A.255 (Preschool recorded program and school-age recorded program) .

(z) Operator of a school-age recorded program under ORS 329A.255 (Preschool recorded program and school-age recorded program) .

(aa) Employee of a private agency or organization facilitating the provision of respite services, as defined in 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) , for parents pursuant to a properly executed power of attorney under ORS 109.056 (Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian) .

(bb) Employee of a public or private organization providing child-related services or activities:

(A) Including but not limited to an employee of a:

(i) Youth group or center;

(ii) Scout group or camp;

(iii) Summer or day camp;

(iv) Survival camp; or

(v) Group, center or camp that is operated under the guidance, supervision or auspices of a religious, public or private educational system or a community service organization; and

(B) Excluding an employee of a qualified victim services program as defined in ORS 147.600 (Confidentiality of certain victim communications and records) that provides confidential, direct services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking.

(cc) Coach, assistant coach or trainer of an amateur, semiprofessional or professional athlete, if compensated and if the athlete is a child.

(dd) Personal support worker, as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) .

(ee) Home care worker, as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) .

(ff) Animal control officer, as defined in ORS 609.500 (Definitions for ORS 609.500 to 609.520 and 609.994) .

(gg) Member of a school district board, an education service district board or a public charter school governing body.

(hh) Individual who is paid by a public body, in accordance with ORS 430.215 (Responsibility for developmental disability services and psychiatric treatment services for children) , to provide a service identified in an individualized service plan of a child with a developmental disability.

(ii) Referral agent, as defined in ORS 418.351 (Definitions for 418.351 to 418.357) .

(jj) Parole and probation officer, as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(kk) Behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst licensed under ORS 676.810 (Board duties) or behavior analysis interventionist registered by the Health Licensing Office under ORS 676.815 (Behavior analysis interventionists) .

Source: Section 419B.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.505 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.505
410.505 Definitions for ORS 410.505 to 410.545
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 410.505 (Definitions for ORS 410.505 to 410.545) to 410.545 (Implementation of ORS 410.505 to 410.545 requires federal funding) :

(1) “Admission assessment” means a professional program that provides an assessment of the long term care needs of persons applying for or considering admission to an intermediate care facility or who have remained in a skilled nursing facility for more than 30 days, and who are not or do not appear to be Medicaid eligible. The program includes providing information regarding appropriate service and placement alternatives, including nursing facilities and community-based options. The program includes all services necessary to comply with the minimum federal criteria for preadmission screening established by the Health Care Financing Administration under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. The admission assessment shall provide the applicant with appropriate options but the recommendation of the admission assessment team is not binding; the applicant has the right to choose from any options which are available.

(2) “Intermediate care facility” means a facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) and which is Medicaid certified.

(3) “Skilled nursing facility” means a facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) and which is Medicaid certified. [1989 c.912 §2]

Source: Section 410.505 — Definitions for ORS 410.505 to 410.545 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.077 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.077
423.077 Certification of department employees to provide mental health services
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may certify employees of the department to provide mental health services to adults in custody in Department of Corrections institutions in accordance with standards established by the department by rule.

(2) As used in this section, “Department of Corrections institutions” has the meaning given that term in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) . [2011 c.333 §1; 2019 c.213 §144]

Source: Section 423.077 — Certification of department employees to provide mental health services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.990 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.990
421.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 421.105 (Enforcement of rules) (2) is punishable in the same manner as if the individual injured unlawfully was not convicted or sentenced. [Amended by 1965 c.616 §76; 1981 c.380 §3; 1997 c.851 §13; 1999 c.955 §25; 2011 c.597 §193; 2015 c.342 §2]

Source: Section 421.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.205 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.205
421.205 Contracts with federal government, other states or counties, or other agencies for detention and care of adults in custody
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may enter into contracts or arrangements with the authorities of the federal government, of any state having a reformatory or prison for the confinement and detention of adults in custody that is not a party to the Interstate Corrections Compact under ORS 421.245 (Interstate Corrections Compact) or the Western Interstate Corrections Compact under ORS 421.284 (Western Interstate Corrections Compact) , or of any county in this state. This contract may provide for the reception, detention, care, maintenance and employment of persons convicted of felony in the courts of this state and sentenced to a term of imprisonment therefor.

(2) The Department of Corrections may enter into contracts or arrangements with the federal government and with states that are not parties to the Interstate Corrections Compact under ORS 421.245 (Interstate Corrections Compact) or the Western Interstate Corrections Compact under ORS 421.284 (Western Interstate Corrections Compact) to receive, detain, care for, maintain and employ persons convicted of felony by the federal government or in such other states, on such basis as it may agree with the authorities of the federal government or of each state. [Amended by 1959 c.290 §9; 1971 c.242 §1; 1973 c.444 §1; 1979 c.486 §4; 1987 c.320 §181; 2019 c.213 §136]

Source: Section 421.205 — Contracts with federal government, other states or counties, or other agencies for detention and care of adults in custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.361 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.361
414.361 Committee to advise and make recommendations on drug utilization review standards and interventions
Status: in_force

(1) The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee shall advise the Oregon Health Authority on:

(a) Adoption of rules to implement ORS 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) to 414.414 (Use and disclosure of confidential information) in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(b) Implementation of the medical assistance program retrospective and prospective programs as described in ORS 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) to 414.414 (Use and disclosure of confidential information) , including the type of software programs to be used by the pharmacist for prospective drug use review and the provisions of the contractual agreement between the state and any entity involved in the retrospective program.

(c) Development of and application of the criteria and standards to be used in retrospective and prospective drug use review in a manner that ensures that such criteria and standards are based on compendia, relevant guidelines obtained from professional groups through consensus-driven processes, the experience of practitioners with expertise in drug therapy, data and experience obtained from drug utilization review program operations. The committee shall have an open professional consensus process for establishing and revising criteria and standards. Criteria and standards shall be available to the public. In developing recommendations for criteria and standards, the committee shall establish an explicit ongoing process for soliciting and considering input from interested parties. The committee shall make timely revisions to the criteria and standards based upon this input in addition to revisions based upon scheduled review of the criteria and standards. Further, the drug utilization review standards shall reflect the local practices of prescribers in order to monitor:

(A) Therapeutic appropriateness.

(B) Overutilization or underutilization.

(C) Therapeutic duplication.

(D) Drug-disease contraindications.

(E) Drug-drug interactions.

(F) Incorrect drug dosage or drug treatment duration.

(G) Clinical abuse or misuse.

(H) Drug allergies.

(d) Development, selection and application of and assessment for interventions that are educational and not punitive in nature for medical assistance program prescribers, dispensers and patients.

(2) In reviewing retrospective and prospective drug use, the committee may consider only drugs that have received final approval from the federal Food and Drug Administration.

(3) The committee shall make recommendations to the authority, subject to approval by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or the director’s designee, for drugs to be included on any preferred drug list adopted by the authority and on the Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan. The committee shall also recommend all utilization controls, prior authorization requirements or other conditions for the coverage of a drug.

(4) In making recommendations under subsection (3) of this section, the committee may use any information the committee deems appropriate. The recommendations must be based upon the following factors in order of priority:

(a) Safety and efficacy of the drug.

(b) The ability of Oregonians to access effective prescription drugs that are appropriate for their clinical conditions.

(c) Substantial differences in the costs of drugs within the same therapeutic class.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than seven days after the date on which the committee makes a recommendation under subsection (3) of this section, the committee shall publish the recommendation on the website of the authority.

(b) As soon as practicable after the committee makes a recommendation, the director shall decide whether to approve, disapprove or modify the recommendation, shall publish the decision on the website and shall notify persons who have requested notification of the decision.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a recommendation approved by the director, in whole or in part, with respect to the inclusion of a drug on a preferred drug list or the Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan may not become effective less than seven days after the date that the director’s decision is published on the website.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director may allow the immediate implementation of a recommendation described in subsection (5)(c) of this section if the director determines that immediate implementation is necessary to protect patient safety or to comply with state or federal requirements.

(b) The director shall reconsider any decision to approve, disapprove or modify a recommendation described in subsection (5)(c) of this section upon the request of any interested person filed no later than seven days after the director’s decision is published on the website of the authority. The director’s determination regarding the request for reconsideration shall be sent to the requester and posted to the website without undue delay. Upon receipt of a request for reconsideration, the director may:

(A) Delay the implementation of the recommendation pending the reconsideration process; or

(B) Implement the recommendation if the director determines that delay could reasonably result in harm to patient safety or would violate state or federal requirements. [2011 c.720 §4; 2019 c.111 §1]

Note: The amendments to 414.361 (Committee to advise and make recommendations on drug utilization review standards and interventions) by section 4, chapter 628, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative January 2, 2026. See section 5, chapter 628, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2026, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

414.361 (Committee to advise and make recommendations on drug utilization review standards and interventions) . (1) The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee shall advise the Oregon Health Authority on:

(a) Adoption of rules to implement ORS 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) to 414.414 (Use and disclosure of confidential information) in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(b) Implementation of the medical assistance program retrospective and prospective programs as described in ORS 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) to 414.414 (Use and disclosure of confidential information) , including the type of software programs to be used by the pharmacist for prospective drug use review and the provisions of the contractual agreement between the state and any entity involved in the retrospective program.

(c) Development of and application of the criteria and standards to be used in retrospective and prospective drug use review in a manner that ensures that such criteria and standards are based on compendia, relevant guidelines obtained from professional groups through consensus-driven processes, the experience of practitioners with expertise in drug therapy, data and experience obtained from drug utilization review program operations. The committee shall have an open professional consensus process for establishing and revising criteria and standards. Criteria and standards shall be available to the public. In developing recommendations for criteria and standards, the committee shall establish an explicit ongoing process for soliciting and considering input from interested parties. The committee shall make timely revisions to the criteria and standards based upon this input in addition to revisions based upon scheduled review of the criteria and standards. Further, the drug utilization review standards shall reflect the local practices of prescribers in order to monitor:

(A) Therapeutic appropriateness.

(B) Overutilization or underutilization.

(C) Therapeutic duplication.

(D) Drug-disease contraindications.

(E) Drug-drug interactions.

(F) Incorrect drug dosage or drug treatment duration.

(G) Clinical abuse or misuse.

(H) Drug allergies.

(d) Development, selection and application of and assessment for interventions that are educational and not punitive in nature for medical assistance program prescribers, dispensers and patients.

(2) In reviewing retrospective and prospective drug use, the committee may consider only drugs that have received final approval from the federal Food and Drug Administration.

(3) The committee shall make recommendations to the authority, subject to approval by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or the director’s designee, for drugs to be included on any preferred drug list adopted by the authority and on the Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan. The committee shall also recommend all utilization controls, prior authorization requirements or other conditions for the coverage of a drug.

(4) In making recommendations under subsection (3) of this section, the committee may use any information the committee deems appropriate. The recommendations must be based upon the following factors in order of priority:

(a) Safety and efficacy of the drug.

(b) The ability of Oregonians to access effective prescription drugs that are appropriate for their clinical conditions.

(c) For mental health drugs, the recommendations of the Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group.

(d) Substantial differences in the costs of drugs within the same therapeutic class.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than seven days after the date on which the committee makes a recommendation under subsection (3) of this section, the committee shall publish the recommendation on the website of the authority.

(b) As soon as practicable after the committee makes a recommendation, the director shall decide whether to approve, disapprove or modify the recommendation, shall publish the decision on the website and shall notify persons who have requested notification of the decision.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a recommendation approved by the director, in whole or in part, with respect to the inclusion of a drug on a preferred drug list or the Practitioner-Managed Prescription Drug Plan may not become effective less than seven days after the date that the director’s decision is published on the website.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director may allow the immediate implementation of a recommendation described in subsection (5)(c) of this section if the director determines that immediate implementation is necessary to protect patient safety or to comply with state or federal requirements.

(b) The director shall reconsider any decision to approve, disapprove or modify a recommendation described in subsection (5)(c) of this section upon the request of any interested person filed no later than seven days after the director’s decision is published on the website of the authority. The director’s determination regarding the request for reconsideration shall be sent to the requester and posted to the website without undue delay. Upon receipt of a request for reconsideration, the director may:

(A) Delay the implementation of the recommendation pending the reconsideration process; or

(B) Implement the recommendation if the director determines that delay could reasonably result in harm to patient safety or would violate state or federal requirements.

Note: See note under 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) .

Source: Section 414.361 — Committee to advise and make recommendations on drug utilization review standards and interventions; preferred drug list , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.785 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.785
418.785 Child fatality review teams
Status: in_force

(1) Each county child abuse multidisciplinary team shall establish a child fatality review team to conduct child fatality reviews. The purpose of the review process is to help prevent severe and fatal child abuse and neglect by:

(a) Identifying local and state issues related to preventable child fatalities; and

(b) Promoting implementation of recommendations at the county level.

(2) In establishing the review process and carrying out reviews, the child fatality review team shall be assisted by the county medical examiner or local health officer as well as other professionals who are specially trained in areas relevant to the purpose of the team.

(3) The categories of fatalities reviewed by the child fatality review team include:

(a) Child fatalities in which child abuse or neglect may have occurred at any time prior to death or may have been a factor in the fatality;

(b) Any category established by the county child abuse multidisciplinary team;

(c) All child fatalities where the child is less than 18 years of age and there is an autopsy performed by the medical examiner; and

(d) Any specific cases recommended for local review by the statewide interdisciplinary team established under ORS 418.748 (Statewide team on child abuse and suicide) .

(4) A child fatality review team shall develop a written protocol for review of child fatalities. The protocol shall be designed to facilitate communication and the exchange of information between persons who perform autopsies and those professionals and agencies concerned with the prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

(5) Within the guidelines, and in a format, established by the statewide interdisciplinary team established under ORS 418.748 (Statewide team on child abuse and suicide) , the child fatality review team shall provide the statewide interdisciplinary team with information regarding the categories of child fatalities described under subsection (3) of this section.

(6) Upon the conclusion of a criminal case involving a child fatality, or upon the conclusion of a direct appeal if one is taken, the district attorney may submit a letter to the Governor and the Director of Human Services outlining recommendations for the systemic improvement of child abuse investigations. [2005 c.562 §20; 2007 c.674 §8; 2015 c.736 §64; 2019 c.141 §19]

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

Source: Section 418.785 — Child fatality review teams , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.223 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.223
413.223 School-based health centers
Status: repealed

The division of the Oregon Health Authority that is charged with public health functions:

(1) Shall develop and continuously refine a system of care that:

(a) Meets the developmental needs of adolescents;

(b) Promotes evidence-based practices for children; and

(c) Prioritizes public health through activities such as:

(A) Establishing certification and performance standards;

(B) Collecting and analyzing clinical data;

(C) Conducting ongoing assessments and special studies; and

(D) Defining a statewide planning and development process.

(2) Shall adopt by rule the procedures and criteria for the certification, suspension and decertification of school-based health centers. The procedures must allow certified school-based health centers a reasonable period of time to cure any defects in compliance prior to the suspension or decertification of the school-based health center.

(3) Shall convene work groups to recommend best practices for school-based health centers with respect to electronic health records, billing, joint purchasing, business models and patient centered primary care home identification.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) May, in addition to the duties described in subsection (1) of this section, enter into a contract with an entity that coordinates the efforts of school-based health centers for the purpose of providing assistance to school-based health centers that receive grant moneys under ORS 413.225 (Grants to safety net providers) .

(b) A contract entered into under this subsection must require the entity to:

(A) Provide technical assistance and community-specific ongoing training to school-based health centers, school districts and education service districts;

(B) Assist school-based health centers in improving business practices, including practices related to billing and efficiencies;

(C) Assist school-based health centers in expanding their relationships with coordinated care organizations, sponsors of medical care for school-age children and other community-based providers of school-based health and mental health services; and

(D) Facilitate the integration of health and education policies and programs at the local level so that school-based health centers operate in an optimal environment. [2013 c.683 §1; 2019 c.536 §2]

Note: 413.223 (School-based health centers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Sections 1 and 5, chapter 601, Oregon Laws 2019, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall select 10 school districts or education service districts to receive planning grants for district planning and technical assistance. Each district receiving a grant, beginning on or after July 1, 2019, and concluding before July 1, 2021, shall:

(a) Evaluate the need for school-based health services in their respective communities; and

(b) Develop a plan that addresses the need identified in paragraph (a) of this subsection by drafting a proposal for a school-based health center as defined in ORS 413.225 (Grants to safety net providers) or by designing a pilot program as described in subsection (5)(b) of this section to test an alternative approach to providing school-based health services.

(2) Each grantee shall consult with a nonprofit organization with experience in organizing community projects, or a local organization that coordinates with a statewide nonprofit organization, to facilitate the planning process and to provide technical assistance.

(3) Each grantee shall solicit community participation in the planning process, including the participation of the local public health authority, any federally qualified health centers located in the district, a regional health equity coalition, if any, serving the district and every coordinated care organization with members residing in the district.

(4) The Oregon Health Authority may contract with a statewide nonprofit organization with experience in supporting school-based health centers to create tools and provide support to grantees during the community engagement and planning process.

(5) At the conclusion of the two-year planning process, the authority shall select up to 10 entities in respective grantee school districts or education service districts to receive operating funds to either:

(a) Open a state-certified school-based health center, based on a school-based health center funding formula; or

(b) Pilot, for a five-year period, an approach to providing school-based health services as an alternative model to the school-based health center model. The alternative approach pilot programs may be designed to focus services on a specific community need, such as a need for mental health services, school nursing services, dental services, primary care or trauma-informed services, and may:

(A) Involve a partnership with a coordinated care organization, a federally qualified health center, a local public health authority or another major medical sponsor; and

(B) Identify a process for billing insurance, medical assistance or another third-party payer, or identify other funding, for the cost of services.

(6) By the end of the fourth year of the five-year period described in subsection (5)(b) of this section:

(a) Each school district or education service district piloting an alternative approach to providing school-based health services either commits to establish a school-based health center or proposes an alternative model to the authority and the Legislative Assembly.

(b) The authority may use the data collected and the recommendations of the school districts to adopt rules establishing flexible, outcome-based criteria for certification of the alternative approaches developed and implemented by the grantees piloting alternative models under subsection (5)(b) of this section.

(7) As used in this section, “regional health equity coalition” means a coalition that:

(a) Is independent of coordinated care organizations and government agencies, community-led, cross-sector and focused on addressing rural and urban health inequities for communities of color, Oregon’s federally recognized Indian tribes, immigrants, refugees, migrant and seasonal farm workers, low-income populations, persons with disabilities and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning, with communities of color as the priority;

(b) May include as member organizations a federally recognized Indian tribe, a culturally specific organization, a social service provider, a health care organization, a public health research organization, a behavioral health organization, a private foundation or a faith-based organization;

(c) Develops governance structures that include members of communities impacted by health inequities;

(d) Has a decision-making body on which more than half of the persons are self-identified persons of color and more than half of the persons experience health inequities;

(e) Prioritizes selection of organizational representatives who are self-identified persons of color or have a role related to health equity;

(f) Operates on a model that honors community wisdom by promoting solutions that build on community strengths and recognizes the impact of structural, institutional and interpersonal racism on the health and well-being of communities of color; and

(g) Focuses on:

(A) Meaningful community engagement;

(B) Coalition building, developing a governance structure for the coalition and creating operating systems for the daily and long term functioning of the coalition led by individuals with demonstrated leadership and expertise in promoting and improving health equity;

(C) Building capacity and leadership among coalition members, staff and decision-making bodies to address health equity and the social determinants of health; and

(D) Developing and advocating for policy, system and environmental changes to improve health equity in this state. [2019 c.601 §1; 2021 c.191 §18]

Sec. 5. Section 1, chapter 601, Oregon Laws 2019, is repealed on January 2, 2028. [2019 c.601 §5; 2021 c.619 §4]

Note: Sections 1 to 3 and 6, chapter 619, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

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

(a) “School-based health center” has the meaning given that term in ORS 413.225 (Grants to safety net providers) .

(b) “School nurse model” means a model for providing school-based health services that is in accord with guidance from the division of the Oregon Health Authority that addresses adolescent health.

(2) The authority, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall select up to 10 school districts or education service districts to receive planning grants for district planning and technical assistance. Each district receiving a grant, beginning on or after July 1, 2021, and concluding before July 1, 2023, shall:

(a) Evaluate the need for school-based health services in their respective communities; and

(b) Develop a school-based health services plan that addresses the need identified in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) The authority shall contract with a nonprofit organization with experience in facilitating school health planning initiatives and supporting school-based health centers to facilitate and oversee the planning process and to provide technical assistance to grantees to reduce costs and ensure better coordination and continuity statewide. To the greatest extent practicable, the nonprofit organization shall engage with culturally specific organizations, in the grantees’ communities, that have experience providing culturally and linguistically specific services in schools or after-school programs.

(4) Each grantee shall solicit community participation in the planning process, including the participation of the local public health authority, any federally qualified health centers located in the district, a regional health equity coalition, if any, serving the district and every coordinated care organization with members residing in the district.

(5) At the conclusion of the two-year planning process each grantee shall receive funding to operate a school-based health center or school nurse model in each respective grantee school district or education service district. [2021 c.619 §1; 2022 c.45 §20]

Sec. 2. (1) As used in this section, “mobile school-linked health center” means a mobile medical van that:

(a) Provides primary care services, and may provide other services, to children on or near school grounds by licensed or certified health care providers; and

(b) Is sponsored by a school district or an education service district.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop grant requirements and ongoing operations criteria for mobile school-linked health centers and may award up to four grants to school districts or education service districts for planning, technical assistance and operations to implement a mobile school-linked health center.

(3) A mobile school-linked health center operated using grants provided under this section shall comply with the billing, electronic medical records and data reporting requirements established for grantees under section 1 (5), chapter 601, Oregon Laws 2019, but is not subject to the school-based certification requirements or funding formulas established for school-based health centers under ORS 413.225 (Grants to safety net providers) . [2021 c.619 §2; 2022 c.45 §21]

Sec. 3. (1) As used in this section:

(a) “Distant site” means the site where a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, or other licensed health care practitioner, who provides health care services through telehealth is located at the time the physician or licensed health care practitioner provides the health care service through telehealth.

(b) “Originating site” means the site where the patient is located at the time the patient receives health care services provided through telehealth.

(c) “School-based health center” has the meaning given that term in ORS 413.225 (Grants to safety net providers) .

(d) “School nurse” means:

(A) A school nurse as defined in ORS 342.455 (Definition of “school nurse.”) ; or

(B) A registered nurse who is an employee or contractor of a school district and who practices nursing in a school setting.

(e) “Telehealth” means the use of electronic and telecommunication technologies to deliver health care services to a patient.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall award grants to three school-based health centers to operate pilot projects to expand student access to mental and physical health care services and to improve the health and education outcomes of students through the use of telehealth.

(b) To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, a school-based health center shall enter into a pilot project agreement with a school district. The pilot project agreement must provide that:

(A) The school-based health center is the distant site that provides telehealth in conjunction with a school nurse located at the originating site; and

(B) The school-based health center will allocate to the school district a portion of funds received under this subsection to increase school nurse capacity and assist in offsetting costs incurred by the school district as a result of the school district’s participation in the pilot project.

(c) Funds described in this subsection may be used to:

(A) Compensate the following individuals for services provided pursuant to a pilot project:

(i) A school nurse;

(ii) A licensed health care practitioner located at a school-based health center; and

(iii) Administrative or technical staff at a school-based health center;

(B) Cover the costs of:

(i) Technical equipment necessary to provide telehealth; and

(ii) Technical assistance related to the use and function of equipment necessary to provide telehealth; and

(C) Cover other costs related to the pilot project’s provision of telehealth.

(3) The authority shall:

(a) Assist school-based health centers and school districts that enter into pilot project agreements in the efficient use of funds distributed under subsection (2) of this section.

(b) Coordinate with a statewide nonprofit organization that has experience in supporting school-based health centers and school nurses to carry out this section.

(4) A school-based health center that operates a pilot project shall report, on an interval determined by the authority, to the authority on the progress of the pilot project in a manner that allows the authority to determine the effectiveness of the pilot project.

(5) The authority shall establish a process to evaluate at least the following information regarding a pilot project established under this section:

(a) Billing practices and reimbursements;

(b) Access to health care services;

(c) Impact on student absence from schools; and

(d) Workflow practices.

(6) Not later than December 31, 2025, the authority shall submit a report, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to health care, on the effectiveness and success of pilot projects established under this section. The authority may include in the report submitted under this subsection recommendations for legislation. [2021 c.619 §3]

Sec. 6. (1) Sections 1 and 2 of this 2021 Act are repealed on January 2, 2028.

(2) Section 3 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. [2021 c.619 §6]

Source: Section 413.223 — School-based health centers; certification; best practices; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.445 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.445
423.445 Witness rights
Status: in_force

(1) Any person required to testify under ORS 423.400 (Office established) to 423.450 (Contempt proceedings against person interfering with ombudsman) shall be accorded the same privileges and immunities, receive the same fees and mileage and be subject to the same penalties provided in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) .

(2) The fees and mileage shall be paid by warrant upon the State Treasurer upon the certificate of the Corrections Ombudsman. No tender of witness fees or mileage in advance shall be necessary.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a representative of a state agency shall receive actual necessary traveling expenses only. [1977 c.378 §10]

Source: Section 423.445 — Witness rights; fees; expenses of state agency personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.608 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.608
418.608 Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules establishing the Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights, specifying the rights of foster children who are siblings consistent with the provisions of ORS 418.607 (Legislative intent) .

(2) The department shall periodically review the rules establishing the Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights to ensure that the bill of rights complies with the principles and requirements set forth in ORS 418.607 (Legislative intent) . The department shall promote the participation of current and former foster children who had or have siblings in the development of the rules constituting the Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights and the development of state foster care and child welfare policy. [2017 c.36 §3]

Note: See note under 418.606 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 418.608 — Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.639 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.639
419B.639 Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In an emergency proceeding, if there is reason to know that a child is an Indian child and the nature of the emergency allows, the Department of Human Services must notify by telephone, electronic mail, facsimile or other means of immediate communication any tribe of which the child is or may be a member.

(b) Notification under this subsection must include the basis for the child’s removal, the time, date and place of the initial hearing and a statement that the tribe has the right to participate in the proceeding as a party or in an advisory capacity under ORS 419B.875 (Parties to proceedings) .

(2) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, if there is reason to know that a child alleged to be within the court’s jurisdiction under ORS chapter 109, 418, 419A or 419B is an Indian child and notice is required, the party providing notice must:

(a) Promptly send notice of the proceeding as described in subsection (3) of this section; and

(b) File a copy of each notice sent under this section with the court, together with any return receipts or other proof of service.

(3) Notice under subsection (2) of this section must:

(a) Be sent to:

(A) Each tribe of which the child may be a member or of which the Indian child may be eligible for membership;

(B) The child’s parents;

(C) The child’s Indian custodian, if applicable; and

(D) The appropriate United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Director listed in 25 C.F.R. 23.11(b), if the identity or location of the child’s parents, Indian custodian or tribe cannot be ascertained.

(b) Be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c) Be in clear and understandable language and include the following:

(A) The child’s name, date of birth and place of birth;

(B) To the extent known, all names, including maiden, married and former names or aliases, of the child’s parents, the parents’ birthplaces and tribal enrollment numbers;

(C) To the extent known, the names, dates of birth, places of birth and tribal enrollment information of other direct lineal ancestors of the child;

(D) The name of each Indian tribe of which the child is a member or in which the Indian child may be eligible for membership;

(E) If notice is required to be sent to the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs under paragraph (a) of this subsection, to the extent known, information regarding the child’s direct lineal ancestors, an ancestral chart for each biological parent, and the child’s tribal affiliations and blood quantum;

(F) A copy of the petition or motion initiating the proceeding and, if a hearing has been scheduled, information on the date, time and location of the hearing;

(G) The name of the petitioner and the name and address of the petitioner’s attorney;

(H) In a proceeding under ORS chapter 419B:

(i) A statement that the child’s parent or Indian custodian has the right to participate in the proceeding as a party to the proceeding under ORS 419B.875 (Parties to proceedings) ;

(ii) A statement that the child’s tribe has the right to participate in the proceeding as a party or in an advisory capacity under ORS 419B.875 (Parties to proceedings) ;

(iii) A statement that if the court determines that the child’s parent or Indian custodian is unable to afford counsel, the parent or Indian custodian has the right to court-appointed counsel; and

(iv) A statement that the child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe has the right, upon request, to up to 20 additional days to prepare for the proceeding;

(I) In a proceeding under ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) , a statement that the child’s tribe may intervene in the proceeding;

(J) A statement that the child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe has the right to petition the court to transfer the child custody proceeding to the tribal court;

(K) A statement describing the potential legal consequences of the proceeding on the future parental and custodial rights of the parent or Indian custodian;

(L) The mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the court and contact information for all parties to the proceeding and individuals notified under this section; and

(M) A statement that the information contained in the notice is confidential and that the notice should not be shared with any person not needing the information to exercise rights under ORS 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) to 419B.654 (Placement preferences) .

(4) If there is a reason to know that the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian has limited English proficiency and may not understand the contents of the notice under subsection (2) of this section, the court must provide language access services as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws. If the court is unable to secure translation or interpretation support, the court shall contact or direct a party to contact the Indian child’s tribe or the local office of the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance identifying a qualified translator or interpreter.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A hearing that requires notice under subsection (2) of this section may not be held until at least 10 days after the latest of receipt of the notice by the Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe or, if applicable, the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. Upon request, the court shall grant the Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe up to 20 additional days from the date upon which notice was received by the parent, Indian custodian or tribe to prepare for participation in the hearing.

(b) Nothing in this subsection prevents a court at an emergency proceeding before the expiration of the waiting period described in paragraph (a) of this subsection from reviewing the removal of an Indian child from the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian to determine whether the removal or placement is no longer necessary to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the Indian child. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §16; 2021 c.398 §15]

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

Source: Section 419B.639 — Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding; notice in other proceedings; form and timing of notice; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.450 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.450
421.450 Definitions for ORS 421.455 to 421.480
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 421.455 (Forest work camps) to 421.480 (Return of adult in custody to institution) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Local adult in custody” means a person sentenced by a court or legal authority to serve sentence in a county or city jail, but does not include a child detained by order of the juvenile court.

(2) “State adult in custody” means an adult in custody of a Department of Corrections institution. [1967 c.504 §2; 1987 c.320 §200; 2019 c.213 §90]

Source: Section 421.450 — Definitions for ORS 421.455 to 421.480 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.705 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.705
417.705 Definitions for ORS 417.705 to 417.800
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 417.705 (Definitions for ORS 417.705 to 417.800) to 417.800 (Department to coordinate efforts and make recommendations) :

(1) “Early Learning Hub” means an entity designated under ORS 417.827 (Early Learning Hubs) .

(2) “Outcome” means the measure of a desired result.

(3) “Services for children and families” does not include services provided by the Department of Education or school districts that are related to curriculum or instructional programs.

(4) “Target” means a specific level of achievement desired for a specific time, expressed numerically. [1993 c.676 §30; 1999 c.1053 §3; 2003 c.148 §1; 2003 c.553 §1; 2012 c.37 §§43,79; 2013 c.728 §21]

Source: Section 417.705 — Definitions for ORS 417.705 to 417.800 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.305 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.305
421.305 Establishment of industries in institutions
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the authority of the Director of the Department of Corrections over care, custody and control of adults in custody and of corrections institutions, in carrying out the powers and duties generally described by ORS 421.354 (Authority of Oregon Corrections Enterprises) , Oregon Corrections Enterprises may:

(a) Install and equip plants in any of the Department of Corrections institutions, or any other location, for the employment of any of the adults in custody therein in forms of industry and employment not inconsistent with section 41, Article I, Oregon Constitution, and this chapter.

(b) Purchase, acquire, install, maintain and operate materials, machinery and appliances necessary in the conduct and operation of such plants.

(c) Make any and all contracts or agreements, enter into any partnerships, joint ventures or other business arrangements, create and participate fully in the operation of any business structure, including but not limited to the development of business structures for adult in custody work program systems and networks with any public, private, government, nonprofit or for-profit person or entity that in the judgment of Oregon Corrections Enterprises is necessary or appropriate to accomplish the marketing of products or services produced by adults in custody or the production of goods, wares or services by adults in custody.

(d) Acquire, receive, hold, keep, pledge, control, convey, manage, use, lend, expend and invest all funds, appropriations and revenues received by Oregon Corrections Enterprises from any source.

(e) Determine, approve or adopt policies for the organization, administration and development of Oregon Corrections Enterprises.

(f) Sue in the name of Oregon Corrections Enterprises and be sued, plead and be impleaded in all actions, suits or proceedings in any forum brought by or against Oregon Corrections Enterprises by any and all private or local, federal or other public entities, agencies or persons. Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall not have authority to sue or be sued by the State of Oregon.

(g) Appoint and employ any instructional, administrative, professional, trade, occupational and other personnel as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the duties and missions of Oregon Corrections Enterprises, and prescribe their compensation and terms of office or employment.

(h) Purchase, acquire, receive, hold, control, convey, sell, manage, operate, lease, license, lend, invest, improve, develop, use, dispose of and hold title to real and personal property of any nature, including intellectual property, in the name of Oregon Corrections Enterprises.

(i) Hold, control, convey, sell, manage, operate, lease, license, lend, invest, improve, develop, use and dispose of any and all Oregon Corrections Enterprises products and services. Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall adopt policies regarding the sale of products and services of Oregon Corrections Enterprises, which products and services shall be sold for cash or on such terms as are approved by the administrator.

(j) Subject to ORS 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) , borrow money for the needs of Oregon Corrections Enterprises in such amounts and for such time and upon such terms as may be determined by the administrator.

(k) Erect, construct, improve, develop, repair, maintain, equip, furnish, lease, lend, convey, sell, manage, operate, use, dispose of and hold title to buildings, structures and lands for Oregon Corrections Enterprises.

(L) Authorize, create, eliminate, establish, operate, reorganize, reduce or expand any program, system, facility or other unit of operation in furthering the missions of Oregon Corrections Enterprises.

(m) Establish, charge, collect and use charges and fees for Oregon Corrections Enterprises services and the use of Oregon Corrections Enterprises facilities.

(n) Establish agreements with any state agency for the performance of such duties, functions and powers as the administrator may determine to be appropriate.

(o) Make available, by lease or otherwise, or control access to any Oregon Corrections Enterprises facilities or services or other of its properties and assets to such persons, firms, partnerships, associations or corporations and on such terms the administrator considers appropriate, charge and collect rent or other fees or charges therefor and terminate or deny any such access or any such lease or other agreement for such reasons as the administrator considers appropriate and as may be consistent with the obligations of Oregon Corrections Enterprises under any such lease or other agreement.

(p) Contract for the operation of any department, section, equipment or holdings of Oregon Corrections Enterprises and enter into any agreements with a person, firm or corporation for the management by a person, firm or corporation on behalf of Oregon Corrections Enterprises of any of its properties or for the more efficient or economical performance of clerical, accounting, administrative and other functions relating to its adult in custody work program facilities.

(q) Enter into affiliation, cooperation, territorial, management or other similar agreements with other public or private adult in custody work programs for the sharing, division, allocation or furnishing of services on an exclusive or a nonexclusive basis, management of facilities, formation of Oregon Corrections Enterprises systems and other similar activities.

(2) Products and services provided to a private vendor pursuant to a contract under subsection (1)(c) of this section are not subject to the limits imposed by ORS 421.312 (Contracts with federal government for producing goods or furnishing services of adults in custody during national emergency authorized) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Plants may be installed or equipped for purposes of this section on the premises of a Department of Corrections institution upon approval by the Director of the Department of Corrections.

(b) The director shall have sole discretion regarding whether a plant may be installed on the premises of a Department of Corrections institution, and the director shall determine the manner of such installation.

(c) The director shall have sole discretion regarding access by any person to any plant under construction, installed or located on the premises of a Department of Corrections institution.

(d) The director may enter into any and all contracts or agreements, enter into any partnership, joint venture or other business arrangement and create and participate fully in the operation of any business structure, including but not limited to the development of business structures for adult in custody work program systems and networks with any public, private, government, nonprofit or for-profit person or entity that in the judgment of the director is necessary or appropriate to accomplish the production services by adults in custody.

(4) Compensation, if any, paid to adults in custody assigned to work in industries under this section shall be determined and established by the administrator of Oregon Corrections Enterprises upon the approval of the director. The prevailing wage paid in the marketplace for the work performed shall be paid to workers, other than adults in custody, who are employed to operate the industry provided for in this section.

(5) The director, in consultation with the administrator of Oregon Corrections Enterprises, shall adopt rules providing for the disposition of any compensation earned under this section. [Amended by 1965 c.616 §57; 1983 c.574 §1; 1987 c.320 §190; 1995 c.384 §11; 1997 c.851 §3; 1999 c.955 §15; 2019 c.213 §81]

Source: Section 421.305 — Establishment of industries in institutions; authority of Oregon Corrections Enterprises; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.810 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.810
416.810 Disposition of public assistance recovered
Status: in_force

All sums of money recovered by or paid to the Department of Human Services as reimbursement for funds granted for public assistance shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Public Welfare Account and may be expended for public assistance purposes in accordance with ORS 411.060 (Rules) to 411.095 (Notice and hearings for public assistance and medical assistance) and 411.710 (Basis for granting general assistance) to 411.730 (Application for general assistance) . However, the United States Government is entitled to a share of any amount received as its interest may appear, which shall be promptly paid to the United States Government. [Formerly 411.510; 1969 c.45 §4; 2003 c.14 §208; 2009 c.11 §58]

Source: Section 416.810 — Disposition of public assistance recovered , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.270 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.270
413.270 Advisory council
Status: in_force

(1) The Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council is established in the Oregon Health Authority consisting of nine members appointed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) The council shall consult with and advise the director on:

(a) Matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation and evaluation of palliative care initiatives in this state; and

(b) The implementation of ORS 413.273 (Palliative care for patients and residents of hospitals, long term care facilities and residential care facilities) .

(3) The members of the council must include:

(a) Individuals with collective expertise in interdisciplinary palliative care provided in a variety of settings and to children, youths, adults and the elderly;

(b) Individuals with expertise in nursing, social work and pharmacy;

(c) Members of the clergy or individuals who have professional spiritual expertise; and

(d) At least two board-certified physicians or nurses with expertise in palliative care.

(4) The term of office of each member is three years but a member serves at the pleasure of the director. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the director shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1, next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the director shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

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

(6) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(7) The council shall meet at least twice every year at a place, day and hour determined by the council. The council may also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council.

(8) A member of the council is not entitled to compensation but in the discretion of the director may be reimbursed from funds available to the authority for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by the member in the performance of the member’s official duties in the manner and amount provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(9) The authority shall provide staff support to the council. [2015 c.789 §1]

Note: 413.270 (Advisory council) to 413.273 (Palliative care for patients and residents of hospitals, long term care facilities and residential care facilities) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 413.270 — Advisory council; membership; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.092 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.092
419A.092 Membership
Status: in_force

(1) Each local citizen review board shall be composed of at least three and not more than seven members appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon. If more than five members are appointed to a local citizen review board, the additional members serve as alternate members. Each member appointed shall be sworn in by a judge of the court to which the member is to be appointed to serve. The Chief Justice shall appoint local citizen review boards according to the following guidelines:

(a) Members of each local citizen review board shall be recruited from groups with special knowledge or interest in foster care, child welfare and juvenile corrections, which may include but are not limited to adoptive parents and members of the professions of law, medicine, psychology, social work, law enforcement, corrections and education;

(b) As far as practicable, members of each local citizen review board shall represent the various socioeconomic and ethnic groups of the area served;

(c) A person providing child protective services employed by the Department of Human Services, by any private agency regulated, certified, directed or licensed by or contracting with the department or by any juvenile court may not serve on any local citizen review board reviewing cases under ORS 419A.106 (Review of cases generally) ;

(d) A person employed by the Oregon Youth Authority, by any private agency regulated, certified, directed or licensed by or contracting with the Oregon Youth Authority or by any juvenile court may not serve on any local citizen review board reviewing cases under ORS 419A.107 (Review of cases of adjudicated youths) ;

(e) The appointment of any individual member of a local citizen review board may be made only from a list approved by the presiding judge of the court to which the individual member is to be appointed to serve; and

(f) Members of local citizen review boards must be domiciled or employed within the counties of the court that they are appointed to serve.

(2) Prior to reviewing cases, all persons appointed to serve as local citizen review board members must participate in a 16-hour orientation training program established and approved by the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon. In addition, each local citizen review board member must receive eight hours of training annually. [1993 c.33 §19; 1993 c.412 §1; 2001 c.241 §1; 2003 c.442 §8]

Source: Section 419A.092 — Membership; training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.260 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.260
409.260 Services to Children and Families Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury an account consisting of moneys received by the Department of Human Services for child welfare services, to be known as the Services to Children and Families Account. All moneys in the Services to Children and Families Account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Human Services and shall be used by the department for the purposes authorized by law. The moneys in the Services to Children and Families Account are subject to allotment control by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) .

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

(3) In addition to sources provided under other laws, the sources of moneys in the Services to Children and Families Account may include amounts paid to the Department of Human Services by other organizations and state agencies in support of the department’s programs and activities and other moneys received by the department that are incidental to its operations. [Formerly 184.815; 1997 c.130 §6; 2005 c.755 §32; 2015 c.70 §3]

Source: Section 409.260 — Services to Children and Families Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.320 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.320
419C.320 When arrest warrant for summoned person authorized
Status: in_force

If a summons issued under ORS 419C.300 (Time limits on issuance of summons) cannot be served, if the person to whom the summons is directed fails to obey it or if it appears to the court that the summons will be ineffectual, the court may direct issuance of a warrant of arrest against the person summoned or against the youth. [1993 c.33 §209; 2023 c.9 §31]

Source: Section 419C.320 — When arrest warrant for summoned person authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.474 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.474
409.474 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall adopt all rules necessary for the operation and administration of the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program, including but not limited to:

(1) Establishing criteria, procedures and timelines for designation of the community-based private nonprofit, for-profit or public agencies that will receive funding to provide respite services under community lifespan respite care programs;

(2) Requiring that community lifespan respite care programs publicize the telephone number and address where families and caregivers may contact the program;

(3) Establishing operational guidelines and outcome measures for state and community lifespan respite care programs;

(4) Establishing program reporting and data collection requirements;

(5) Creating statewide minimum standards for lifespan respite care providers;

(6) Establishing standards for coordination between the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program and other caregiving programs; and

(7) Establishing a statewide quality assurance process and quality assurance measures. [1997 c.745 §7; 2007 c.512 §5]

Source: Section 409.474 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.255 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.255
419A.255 Maintenance
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The clerk of the court shall maintain a record of each case and a supplemental confidential file for each case, except as otherwise provided in ORS 7.120 (Disposition of exhibits, notes and audio records of circuit court cases) .

(b) The record of the case shall be withheld from public inspection but is open to inspection by the following:

(A) The judge of the juvenile court and those acting under the judge’s direction;

(B) The child;

(C) The ward;

(D) The youth;

(E) The adjudicated youth;

(F) The parent or guardian of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth;

(G) The guardian ad litem for the parent;

(H) A person allowed to intervene in a proceeding involving the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth;

(I) The court appointed special advocate, and a representative of a CASA Volunteer Program as defined in ORS 184.489 (Definitions) , when reasonably necessary for the appointment or supervision of court appointed special advocates;

(J) The attorneys or prospective appellate attorneys for any of the persons listed in subparagraphs (B) to (I) of this paragraph;

(K) The surrogate;

(L) Service providers in the case;

(M) The district attorney or assistant attorney general representing a party in the case;

(N) The juvenile department;

(O) The Department of Human Services;

(P) The Oregon Youth Authority; and

(Q) Any other person or entity allowed by the court pursuant to ORS 419A.258 (Motion to inspect or copy records) .

(c) The following are entitled to copies of the record of the case:

(A) The judge of the juvenile court and those acting under the judge’s direction;

(B) A party to the extent permitted under ORS 419B.875 (Parties to proceedings) (2) or 419C.285 (Parties to delinquency proceeding) (2);

(C) A guardian ad litem for a parent to the same extent the parent is permitted to copies under ORS 419B.875 (Parties to proceedings) (2) or 419C.285 (Parties to delinquency proceeding) (2);

(D) Persons listed in paragraph (b)(J) to (P) of this subsection; and

(E) Any other person or entity allowed by the court pursuant to ORS 419A.258 (Motion to inspect or copy records) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Reports and other material relating to the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s history and prognosis in the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file are privileged and, except at the request of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth, shall be withheld from public inspection except that inspection is permitted as set forth in subsection (1)(b) of this section and paragraph (b) of this subsection. The offer or admission of reports and other material in the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file as exhibits in a hearing or trial does not waive or otherwise change the privileged status of the reports and other material, except for purposes of the hearing or trial in which the reports and other material are offered or admitted. Once offered as an exhibit, reports and other material relating to the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s history and prognosis that were maintained in the supplemental confidential file become part of the record of the case but are subject to paragraph (e) of this subsection.

(b) A supplemental confidential file is open to inspection by the following:

(A) The judge of the juvenile court and those acting under the judge’s direction;

(B) The parent or guardian of the child or ward in a dependency case;

(C) The guardian ad litem for the parent of a child or ward in a dependency case;

(D) The parent or guardian of the youth or adjudicated youth in a delinquency case if the youth or adjudicated youth consents to, or the court authorizes, inspection;

(E) The guardian ad litem for the parent of a youth or adjudicated youth in a delinquency case if the youth or adjudicated youth consents to, or the court authorizes, inspection;

(F) A person allowed to intervene in a proceeding involving the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth;

(G) The court appointed special advocate, and a representative of a CASA Volunteer Program as defined in ORS 184.489 (Definitions) , when reasonably necessary for the appointment or supervision of court appointed special advocates;

(H) The surrogate;

(I) Service providers in the case;

(J) The attorneys or prospective appellate attorneys for:

(i) The child;

(ii) The ward;

(iii) The youth;

(iv) The adjudicated youth;

(v) The parent or guardian of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth;

(vi) The guardian ad litem for the parent;

(vii) A person allowed to intervene in a proceeding involving the child or ward in a dependency case; or

(viii) The court appointed special advocate and a representative of a CASA Volunteer Program as defined in ORS 184.489 (Definitions) ;

(K) The district attorney or assistant attorney general representing a party in the case;

(L) The juvenile department;

(M) The Department of Human Services;

(N) The Oregon Youth Authority; and

(O) Any other person or entity allowed by the court pursuant to ORS 419A.258 (Motion to inspect or copy records) .

(c) The supplemental confidential file in cases under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) may be disclosed to the superintendent of the school district in which the adjudicated youth resides or the superintendent’s designee.

(d) The following are entitled to copies of material maintained in the supplemental confidential file:

(A) The judge of the juvenile court and those acting under the judge’s direction;

(B) Service providers in the case;

(C) School superintendents and their designees in cases under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) ;

(D) Attorneys designated under subsection (2)(b)(J) of this section;

(E) The district attorney or assistant attorney general representing a party in the case;

(F) The juvenile department;

(G) The Department of Human Services;

(H) The Oregon Youth Authority;

(I) The court appointed special advocate, and a representative of a CASA Volunteer Program as defined in ORS 184.489 (Definitions) , when reasonably necessary for the appointment or supervision of court appointed special advocates; and

(J) Any other person or entity allowed by the court pursuant to ORS 419A.258 (Motion to inspect or copy records) .

(e) A person that obtains copies of material in the supplemental confidential file pursuant to paragraph (d) of this subsection is responsible for preserving the confidentiality of the material in the supplemental confidential file. A service provider, school superintendent or superintendent’s designee who obtains copies of such material shall destroy the copies upon the conclusion of involvement in the case.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (5) of this section, no information appearing in the record of the case or in the supplemental confidential file may be disclosed to any person not described in subsections (1)(b) and (2)(b) of this section, respectively, without the consent of the court, except for purposes of evaluating the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s eligibility for special education as provided in ORS chapter 343, and no such information may be used in evidence in any proceeding to establish criminal or civil liability against the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth, whether such proceeding occurs after the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth has reached 18 years of age or otherwise, except for the following purposes:

(a) In connection with a presentence investigation after guilt has been admitted or established in a criminal court.

(b) In connection with a proceeding in another juvenile court concerning the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth or an appeal from the juvenile court.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a person described in subsection (1)(b)(M), (N), (O) or (P) of this section inspects or obtains copies of reports, materials or documents under this subsection or under subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the person may not use or disclose the reports, materials or documents, except:

(A) As provided in this subsection or under subsection (1) or (2) of this section;

(B) In the juvenile court proceeding for which the reports, materials or documents were sought or disclosed;

(C) With the consent of the court; or

(D) As provided in ORS 419A.253 (When information in report, material or document considered by court must be identified in record) .

(b) Nothing in this section prohibits the district attorney or assistant attorney general representing a party in a juvenile court proceeding, the juvenile department, the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Youth Authority or other parties in the proceeding or their attorneys from disclosing to each other reports, materials or documents described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section if the disclosure is reasonably necessary to perform official duties related to the involvement of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth with the juvenile court or the juvenile department. A person to whom reports, materials or documents are disclosed under this subsection is subject to subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Information contained in the supplemental confidential file that, in the professional judgment of the juvenile counselor, caseworker, school superintendent or superintendent’s designee, teacher or detention worker to whom the information in the supplemental confidential file has been provided, indicates a clear and immediate danger to another person or to society shall be disclosed to the appropriate authority and the person who is in danger from the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth.

(b) A person that discloses information under paragraph (a) of this subsection has immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed for making the disclosure.

(c) Nothing in this subsection affects the provisions of ORS 146.750 (Injuries to be reported to law enforcement agency) , 146.760 (Immunity of participant in making of report) , 419B.035 (Confidentiality of records) , 419B.040 (Certain privileges not grounds for excluding evidence in court proceedings on child abuse) and 419B.045 (Investigation conducted on school premises) . The disclosure of information under this subsection does not make the information admissible in any court or administrative proceeding if it is not otherwise admissible.

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and subject to subsection (8) of this section, the following are not confidential and not exempt from disclosure:

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

(b) The basis for the juvenile court’s jurisdiction over the youth or adjudicated youth;

(c) The date, time and place of any juvenile court proceeding in which the youth or adjudicated youth is involved;

(d) The act alleged in the petition that if committed by an adult would constitute a crime if jurisdiction is based on ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) ;

(e) That portion of the juvenile court order providing for the legal disposition of the youth or adjudicated youth when jurisdiction is based on ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) ;

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

(g) The register described in ORS 7.020 (Register) when jurisdiction is based on ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) .

(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and subject to subsection (8) of this section, when a youth has been taken into custody under ORS 419C.080 (Custody) , the following information shall be disclosed unless, and only for so long as, there is a clear need to delay disclosure in the course of a specific investigation, including the need to protect the complaining party or the victim:

(a) The youth’s name and age and whether the youth is employed or in school;

(b) The youth offense for which the youth was taken into custody;

(c) The name and age of the adult complaining party and the adult victim, unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited or restricted;

(d) The identity of the investigating and arresting agency; and

(e) The time and place that the youth was taken into custody and whether there was resistance, pursuit or a weapon used in taking the youth into custody.

(8) Except as provided in ORS 419A.300 (Reports to school districts concerning young persons on conditional release) and unless otherwise directed by the court, only the juvenile court, the county juvenile department and the Oregon Youth Authority may disclose the information under subsections (6) and (7) of this section if the information is subject to disclosure. The youth authority may disclose only information relating to adjudicated youths committed to the youth authority by order of the juvenile court if the information is subject to disclosure under subsection (6) or (7) of this section.

(9) Nothing in this section limits access to any juvenile court records by an appellate court reviewing a juvenile court order or judgment. Appellate court rules may establish procedures for appellate court access to juvenile records.

(10) Nothing in this section prohibits the court from providing to the administrator as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) the date of entry of a judgment terminating parental rights or the date of entry of a judgment terminating wardship following entry of a judgment of adoption together with the names and dates of birth of the parents and children subject to the judgment.

(11) In addition to any other provision in this section, the Judicial Department may permit county or statewide access to juvenile court records or information by county juvenile departments, the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Youth Authority, district attorney offices, the office of the Attorney General, the Oregon Public Defense Commission, prospective appellate attorneys or public defense providers subject to the following restrictions:

(a) A prospective appellate attorney or public defense provider granted access under this subsection must agree, pursuant to a written agreement with the Judicial Department, to access:

(A) Party information only for purposes of conflicts screening procedures; and

(B) Other records or information about a client only as reasonably necessary for the representation of that client in any juvenile case in which the client is a party, subject to applicable state and federal confidentiality laws.

(b) Any other person or entity granted access under this subsection must agree, pursuant to a written agreement with the department, to access records or information only as authorized and allowed by this section, subject to applicable state and federal confidentiality laws.

(c) The State Court Administrator shall prescribe standards and procedures to implement the provisions of this subsection.

(d) Any person or entity granted access to juvenile court records or information under this subsection must preserve the confidentiality of that information as required under this section.

(12) A petition filed under ORS 419B.851 (Service of process) alleging that a child who is a foreign national is within the jurisdiction of the court, or a motion requesting an implementation plan other than return of a ward to the ward’s parent, is subject to disclosure to the consulate for the child or ward’s country as provided under ORS 419B.851 (Service of process) (3).

(13) Nothing in this section prohibits a guardian appointed under ORS 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) or 419B.366 (Guardianship) from disclosing or providing copies of letters of guardianship when so required to fulfill the duties of a guardian.

(14) The court shall cooperate in the sharing of information with a court in another state to facilitate an interstate placement of a child or ward.

(15) Nothing in this section prohibits the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals or a presiding judge from permitting access to juvenile court records, including the record of the case and the supplemental confidential file in a juvenile court proceeding, or audio or video recordings of a juvenile court proceeding, by researchers or evaluators for the purposes of developing statistics and performing analyses or audits on the effectiveness, cost and other areas of public interest regarding juvenile court programs and activities in accordance with child welfare and juvenile justice state plans and programs related to Title IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act and to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq). The Chief Justice shall, by rule or order, establish standards and guidelines for the release of juvenile court information for research and evaluation purposes to ensure confidentiality consistent with state and federal law and to promote consistent statewide application of this subsection. Statistics and analyses released by researchers and evaluators under this subsection may not contain any information that identifies any individual person involved in a juvenile court proceeding.

(16) Subject to subsection (11) of this section, the Oregon Public Defense Commission shall be permitted access to juvenile court records for the purposes of performing the office’s duties as set forth in ORS 151.219 (Executive director) to audit or investigate attorney appointment or representation of a party in a juvenile court proceeding in order to ensure adequate representation of parties in juvenile court proceedings consistent with the child welfare state plan related to Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.

(17) Subject to subsection (11) of this section, the Oregon State Bar shall be permitted access to juvenile court records maintained in the record of the case for the purpose of performing the bar’s duties as set forth in ORS 9.005 (Definitions for ORS 9.005 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) to investigate attorney representation of a party in a juvenile court proceeding and in order to ensure adequate representation of parties in juvenile court proceedings consistent with the child welfare state plan related to Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.

(18) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth, or the parent or guardian of a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth who is a party to the juvenile court proceeding, who is entitled to inspect or copy the record of the case under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section maintains the right to inspect or copy the record of the case after jurisdiction of the court over the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth terminates and after the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth has reached the age of majority.

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 419B.524 (Effect of termination order) , a parent of a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth whose parental rights have been terminated maintains the right that existed under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section to inspect or copy the record of the case as the record of the case existed up until the time of entry of the judgment terminating the parent’s parental rights and may obtain a copy of the judgment terminating the parent’s parental rights.

(19) When inspection or copying of the record of the case or of the supplemental confidential file is allowed pursuant to this section, and unless otherwise required by law, the court that maintains the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file is not required to redact the names of, or information about, siblings or other persons contained in the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file.

(20) Nothing in this section prohibits the court, acting as a certifying agency or official as defined in ORS 147.620 (Certification procedures) , from certifying a request under ORS 147.620 (Certification procedures) and including in the certification document any information obtained from the record of the case or the confidential supplemental file that is necessary to complete the certification.

(21) Nothing in this section prohibits a court from providing to the Department of State Police, pursuant to ORS 163A.030 (Hearing on issue of reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (11), a copy of an order requiring a youth or adjudicated youth to report as a sex offender or a copy of a form that documents the youth’s or adjudicated youth’s obligation to report as a sex offender. [1993 c.33 §49; 1993 c.234 §3; 1993 c.546 §8; 1995 c.422 §68; 1997 c.724 §§3,4; 1999 c.59 §118; 1999 c.620 §8; 2001 c.904 §11; 2001 c.910 §1; 2003 c.143 §4; 2003 c.229 §9; 2003 c.396 §34a; 2007 c.611 §4; 2008 c.50 §9; 2013 c.417 §§3,11; 2013 c.439 §§7,8; 2014 c.71 §§2,3; 2015 c.293 §§1,2; 2016 c.95 §7; 2017 c.630 §7; 2019 c.430 §18; 2019 c.472 §4; 2021 c.489 §52; 2023 c.281 §61]

Source: Section 419A.255 — Maintenance; disclosure; exceptions to confidentiality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.194 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.194
409.194 Establishment of review process
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules establishing a review process to carry out the policy expressed in ORS 409.192 (Policy on internal review of department decisions) .

(2) If the actions and conduct of the department are being addressed in a judicial or administrative proceeding, the review required by subsection (1) of this section may not be commenced or shall be stayed pending resolution of the judicial or administrative proceeding.

(3) The Director of Human Services may convene a sensitive review committee for the purpose of reviewing the actions and conduct of the department.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director may convene a sensitive review committee upon request of the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(b) The President shall appoint at least one state Senator and the Speaker shall appoint at least one state Representative to serve on a sensitive review committee convened pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection. The President and the Speaker shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that the Senate, the House of Representatives and the majority and minority parties have balanced representation on the committee.

(c) If the director convenes a sensitive review committee pursuant to this subsection, upon completion of its review, the committee shall develop findings and conclusions and make recommendations to the director regarding policies and practices. No more than 180 days after receiving the request from the President or the Speaker, the director shall submit to the President and the Speaker a written report containing the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the committee. Unless exempt from disclosure under ORS chapter 192, the report shall be disclosed upon request to any member of the Legislative Assembly. [1997 c.873 §29; 2007 c.236 §1; 2011 c.430 §1]

Source: Section 409.194 — Establishment of review process; sensitive review committee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.950 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.950
419B.950 Educational program regarding federal and state adoption and child welfare laws
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator shall establish a statewide program to educate judges who hear dependency cases under ORS chapter 419B about federal and state adoption and child welfare laws. The program shall include continuing legal education concerning changes in federal and state laws. The purpose of the program is to ensure that judges are knowledgeable about current adoption and child welfare laws, so that they may make decisions as to the best interests of a child. To that end, the State Court Administrator shall:

(1) Establish a program administering continuing legal education for judges who hear dependency cases under ORS chapter 419B.

(2) Conduct seminars for judges who hear dependency cases under ORS chapter 419B.

(3) Identify family law resources in the public and private sectors to administer continuing legal education on current adoption and child welfare laws. [1997 c.593 §1]

Note: 419B.950 (Educational program regarding federal and state adoption and child welfare laws) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 419B or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 419B.950 — Educational program regarding federal and state adoption and child welfare laws; establishment; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.315 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.315
420A.315 Rules
Status: in_force

The Oregon Youth Authority shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 420A.300 (Policy) to 420A.315 (Rules) . [2021 c.474 §4]

Source: Section 420A.315 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.044 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.044
414.044 Notice to Department of Veterans’ Affairs of information regarding applications for health care coverage by uniformed service members and veterans
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Uniformed service” means the Armed Forces of the United States, the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard when the member is engaged in active duty for training, inactive duty for training or full-time National Guard duty, the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service and any other category of persons designated by the President of the United States in time of war or national emergency.

(b) “Written information” means information that is in written form and includes but is not limited to information obtained by electronic means, such as electronic mail, facsimile or other form of electronic communication.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs at least once each month regarding receipt of written information from a member or veteran of a uniformed service in connection with an application for health care coverage.

(b) The notification required under this subsection is limited to notifying the Director of Veterans’ Affairs of the name and residence address or mailing address of the member or veteran.

(c) The authorization of a member or veteran as required by subsection (3) of this section may be contained in the written information at the time it is received by the Oregon Health Authority or separately at another time, but the authorization must specifically authorize the notification to be made under this section.

(3) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs as required by subsection (2) of this section only if authorized to do so in writing by the member or veteran of a uniformed service.

(4) The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section, including but not limited to the method of notification required under subsection (2) of this section. [2015 c.621 §1]

Note: 414.044 (Notice to Department of Veterans’ Affairs of information regarding applications for health care coverage by uniformed service members and veterans) 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 414.044 — Notice to Department of Veterans’ Affairs of information regarding applications for health care coverage by uniformed service members and veterans; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.645 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.645
419B.645 Active efforts
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “active efforts” means efforts that are affirmative, active, thorough, timely and intended to maintain or reunite an Indian child with the Indian child’s family.

(2) If there is reason to know that a child in a proceeding under ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) or ORS chapter 419B is an Indian child and active efforts are required, the court must determine whether active efforts have been made to prevent the breakup of the family or to reunite the family.

(3) Active efforts require a higher standard of conduct than reasonable efforts.

(4) Active efforts must:

(a) Be documented in detail in writing and on the record;

(b) If the child is alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) , include assisting the Indian child’s parent or parents or Indian custodian through the steps of a case plan and with accessing or developing the resources necessary to satisfy the case plan;

(c) Include providing assistance in a manner consistent with the prevailing social and cultural standards and way of life of the Indian child’s tribe;

(d) Be conducted in partnership with the Indian child and the Indian child’s parents, extended family members, Indian custodians and tribe; and

(e) Be tailored to the facts and circumstances of the case.

(5) Active efforts may include, as applicable, the following:

(a) Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the circumstances of the Indian child’s family, with a focus on reunification as the most desirable goal;

(b) Identifying appropriate services and helping the Indian child’s parents overcome barriers to reunification, including actively assisting the parents in obtaining the identified services;

(c) Identifying, notifying and inviting representatives of the Indian child’s tribe to participate in providing support and services to the Indian child’s family and in family team meetings, permanency planning, resolution of placement issues, reviews or other case management related meetings;

(d) Conducting or causing to be conducted a diligent search for the Indian child’s extended family members, contacting and consulting with the Indian child’s extended family members and adult relatives to provide family structure and support for the Indian child and the Indian child’s parents;

(e) Offering and employing culturally appropriate family preservation strategies and facilitating the use of remedial and rehabilitative services provided by the Indian child’s tribe;

(f) Taking steps to keep the Indian child and the Indian child’s siblings together whenever possible;

(g) Supporting regular visits with the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian in the most natural setting possible, as well as trial home visits during any period of removal, consistent with the need to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Indian child;

(h) Identifying community resources, including housing, financial assistance, employment training, transportation, mental health, health care, substance abuse prevention and treatment, parent training, transportation and peer support services and actively assisting the Indian child’s parents or, when appropriate, the Indian child’s extended family members, in utilizing and accessing those resources;

(i) Monitoring progress and participation of the Indian child’s parents, Indian custodian or extended family members in the services as described in paragraphs (b), (c), (e) and (h) of this subsection;

(j) Considering alternative options to address the needs of the Indian child’s parents and, where appropriate, the Indian child’s extended family members, if the services as described in paragraphs (b), (c), (e) and (h) of this subsection are not available;

(k) Providing post-reunification services and monitoring while the Indian child is within the juvenile court’s jurisdiction; and

(L) Any other efforts that are appropriate to the Indian child’s circumstances. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §18; 2021 c.398 §20]

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

Source: Section 419B.645 — Active efforts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.655 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.655
414.655 Utilization of patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes by coordinated care organizations
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish standards for the utilization of patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes by coordinated care organizations.

(2) Each coordinated care organization shall implement, to the maximum extent feasible, patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes, including developing capacity for services in settings that are accessible to families, diverse communities and underserved populations, including the provision of integrated health care. The organization shall require its other health and services providers to communicate and coordinate care with the patient centered primary care home or behavioral health home in a timely manner using electronic health information technology.

(3) Standards established by the authority for the utilization of patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes by coordinated care organizations may require the use of federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, school-based health clinics and other safety net providers that qualify as patient centered primary care homes or behavioral health homes to ensure the continued critical role of those providers in meeting the needs of underserved populations.

(4) In order to promote the full integration of behavioral health and physical health services in primary care, behavioral health care and urgent care settings, providers in patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes may use billing codes applicable to the behavioral health and physical health services that are provided.

(5) Each coordinated care organization shall report to the authority on uniform quality measures prescribed by the authority by rule for patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes.

(6) Patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes must participate in the learning collaborative described in ORS 413.259 (Patient centered primary care home program and behavioral health home program) (3). [2011 c.602 §6; 2015 c.798 §5]

Source: Section 414.655 — Utilization of patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes by coordinated care organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.096 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.096
409.096 Plan for incorporating family support consultants
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall develop a plan for incorporating family support consultants into a percentage of cases managed within the department. The consultants shall work directly with families to develop support in a manner consistent with the family support policies under ORS 417.340 (Definitions for ORS 417.340 to 417.349) to 417.348 (Eligibility requirements) and 417.349 (Department of Human Services to provide family support services) .

(2) The department shall consult with the Family Support Advisory Council established under ORS 417.346 (Duties of Director of Human Services) , to develop protocol and training consistent with the family support policies under ORS 417.340 (Definitions for ORS 417.340 to 417.349) to 417.348 (Eligibility requirements) and 417.349 (Department of Human Services to provide family support services) . [1995 c.486 §3; 2001 c.900 §245]

Source: Section 409.096 — Plan for incorporating family support consultants; development of protocol and training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.405 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.405
415.405 Priority of special deposit claims
Status: in_force

The owners of special deposit claims against a coordinated care organization for which a receiver is appointed shall be given priority against their several special deposits in accordance with the provisions of the statutes governing the creation and maintenance of the deposits. If there is a deficiency in any deposit so that claims secured by the deposit are not fully discharged, the claimants may share in the general assets of the coordinated care organization after:

(1) The payment of claims of general creditors; and

(2) Claimants against other special deposits, who have received smaller percentages from their respective special deposits, have been paid percentages of their claims equal to the percentage paid from the special deposit. [2019 c.478 §46]

Source: Section 415.405 — Priority of special deposit claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.760 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.760
411.760 Assistance grants are inalienable
Status: in_force

All moneys granted under the provisions of ORS 411.060 (Rules) , 411.070 (Statewide standards for public assistance) , 411.706 (Oregon Supplemental Income Program) , 411.710 (Basis for granting general assistance) to 411.730 (Application for general assistance) and 411.752 (General assistance project established) are inalienable by any assignment or transfer and are exempt from garnishment, levy or execution under the laws of this state. [Amended by 2005 c.381 §10; 2016 c.93 §6]

Source: Section 411.760 — Assistance grants are inalienable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.252 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.252
419A.252 Definitions for ORS 419A.252, 419A.253, 419A.255 and 419A.256
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 419A.253 (When information in report, material or document considered by court must be identified in record) , 419A.255 (Maintenance) and 419A.256 (When transcript of proceeding is part of record of case) :

(1) “Person” means an individual, a public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) or a tribe that is a party to a juvenile court proceeding pursuant to ORS 419B.875 (Parties to proceedings) .

(2) “Prospective appellate attorney” means an attorney designated by the Oregon Public Defense Commission to potentially represent a child, ward, youth, adjudicated youth or a parent or guardian of a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth, in a juvenile case when the case has been referred to the commission for appeal.

(3) “Public defense provider” means an attorney or a law firm designated by the Oregon Public Defense Commission to potentially represent a child, ward, youth, adjudicated youth or the parent or guardian of a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth in a juvenile court proceeding.

(4) “Record of the case” or “record of each case,” whether maintained in paper or electronic form, includes but is not limited to the following and includes records filed in juvenile court proceedings commenced before January 1, 2014, when the records are substantially similar to the following:

(a) The summons and other process;

(b) Petitions;

(c) Papers in the nature of pleadings, answers, motions, affidavits and other papers that are filed with the court, including supporting documentation;

(d) Local citizen review board findings and recommendations submitted under ORS 419A.118 (Records) or 419B.367 (Letters of guardianship) ;

(e) Guardianship report summaries filed with the court under ORS 419B.367 (Letters of guardianship) ;

(f) Orders and judgments of the court, including supporting documentation;

(g) Transcripts under ORS 419A.256 (When transcript of proceeding is part of record of case) ;

(h) Exhibits and materials offered as exhibits whether or not received in evidence; and

(i) Other documents that become part of the record of the case by operation of law.

(5) “Supplemental confidential file,” whether maintained in paper or electronic form, includes reports and other material relating to the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s history and prognosis, including but not limited to reports filed under ORS 419B.440 (Circumstances requiring reports) , and includes similar reports and other materials filed in juvenile court proceedings commenced before January 1, 2014, that:

(a) Are not or do not become part of the record of the case; and

(b) Are not offered or received as evidence in the case. [2013 c.417 §1; 2014 c.71 §1; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §56; 2021 c.489 §51; 2023 c.281 §60]

Note: 419A.252 (Definitions for ORS 419A.252, 419A.253, 419A.255 and 419A.256) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 419A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 419A.252 — Definitions for ORS 419A.252, 419A.253, 419A.255 and 419A.256 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.457 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.457
419C.457 Prohibition on imposition of fines and fees for acts committed by child, youth, adjudicated youth or young person
Status: in_force

(1) A court may not assess any fee or fine under ORS 137.533 (Probation without entering judgment of guilt) , 137.540 (Conditions of probation) , 409.220 (Services relating to prevention, control and treatment of incest and sexual abuse) , 809.267 (Additional fee upon notice of suspension or restriction) or 813.240 (Amount and distribution of filing fee) arising out of the actions of a person who:

(a) Was under 18 years of age at the time of the act or is subject to juvenile court probation; and

(b) Was not waived to circuit court for prosecution as an adult under ORS 419C.340 (Authority to waive youth to adult court) .

(2) The fees and fines described in subsection (1) of this section may not be assessed against the child, youth, adjudicated youth, young person or, if the fee or cost would be assessed after the person attains the age of 18, the person, or against the parent or guardian of the child, youth, adjudicated youth, young person or person. [2021 c.597 §6; 2023 c.9 §32]

Note: Section 77, chapter 597, Oregon Laws 2021, provides:

Sec. 77. Satisfaction of preexisting judgments; rules. (1) Any judgment entered prior to the operative date specified in section 79 (1) of this 2021 Act [January 1, 2022] for fines, fees, costs or other monetary obligations is null and void and considered paid in full and satisfied on the operative date specified in section 79 (1) of this 2021 Act if:

(a) There remains a balance due, including post-judgment interest, penalties or collection expenses, on the judgment as of the operative date specified in section 79 (1) of this 2021 Act; and

(b) Section 6 of this 2021 Act [ 419C.457 (Prohibition on imposition of fines and fees for acts committed by child, youth, adjudicated youth or young person) ], the amendments to statutes and session law by sections 2 to 4, 7 to 36a and 38 to 76 of this 2021 Act and the repeal of ORS 419C.203, 419C.449, 419C.459, 419C.590, 419C.592, 419C.595, 419C.597 and 419C.600 by section 37 of this 2021 Act remove or repeal the underlying statutory authority for or would prohibit the assessment of the fee, cost or other monetary obligation included in the judgment if the judgment had been entered after the operative date specified in section 79 (1) of this 2021 Act.

(2) Nothing in this section creates a right of reimbursement to a youth, youth offender or young person or the parent or guardian of a youth, youth offender or young person, and a court may not reimburse a youth, youth offender or young person or the parent or guardian of a youth, youth offender or young person, for fines, fees, costs or other monetary obligations the youth, youth offender or young person or the parent or guardian of a youth, youth offender or young person paid on or before the operative date specified in section 79 (1) of this 2021 Act to satisfy a lawful order or judgment that was entered before the operative date specified in section 79 (1) of this 2021 Act.

(3) The court administrator, as defined in ORS 18.005 (Definitions) , may not charge any fees associated with the satisfaction of a judgment under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may make any order or adopt any rules, and the State Court Administrator may establish any policies or procedures, necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [2021 c.597 §77]

Source: Section 419C.457 — Prohibition on imposition of fines and fees for acts committed by child, youth, adjudicated youth or young person , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.328 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.328
414.328 Synchronization of prescription drug refills
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “synchronization policy” means a procedure for aligning the refill dates of a patient’s prescription drugs so that drugs that are refilled at the same frequency may be refilled concurrently.

(2) Each coordinated care organization shall implement a synchronization policy for the dispensing of prescription drugs to members of the organization.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall implement a synchronization policy for the dispensing of prescription drugs to recipients of medical assistance who are not enrolled in a coordinated care organization. [2014 c.25 §4; 2015 c.800 §2]

Source: Section 414.328 — Synchronization of prescription drug refills , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.761 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.761
414.761 Payment for bilateral cochlear implants, hearing aids and hearing assistive technology systems for minors
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 414.065 (Determination of health care and services covered) and 414.690 (Prioritized list of health services) , a coordinated care organization and the Oregon Health Authority shall provide to medical assistance recipients who are 18 years of age or younger the devices and services described in ORS 743A.140 (Bilateral cochlear implants) and 743A.141 (Hearing aids and assistive listening devices) . [2023 c.424 §2]

Source: Section 414.761 — Payment for bilateral cochlear implants, hearing aids and hearing assistive technology systems for minors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.190 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.190
419A.190 Effect of adjudicatory hearing or admission
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 153.108 (Effect of judgment) (1), proceedings in adult criminal court and other juvenile court adjudicatory proceedings based on an act alleged in a petition or citation to have been committed by a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth or allegations arising out of the same conduct are barred when the juvenile court judge or referee has begun taking evidence in an adjudicatory hearing or has accepted a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s admission or answer of no contest to the allegations of the petition or citation. This section does not prevent appeal of any preadjudicatory order of the court that could be appealed in a criminal case, including, but not limited to, an order suppressing evidence. [1993 c.33 §46; 1999 c.1051 §134; 2003 c.396 §27; 2021 c.489 §45]

Source: Section 419A.190 — Effect of adjudicatory hearing or admission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.144 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.144
411.144 Deposit of funds received for public assistance purposes
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall deposit in the State Treasury to the credit of the General Fund all the amounts received by it from the United States Government or its agencies or from any other source for public assistance purposes. All such funds, together with any remaining balances of funds received for the purposes of public assistance of any type, hereby are appropriated for expenditure by the department for the type of public assistance for which such funds were granted to or received by the state or appropriated by the state, as the case may be.

(2) All moneys received from refunds, cancellations or recoveries resulting from public assistance payments made from state funds, as differentiated from federal or county funds, shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Public Welfare Account and hereby are appropriated for expenditure by the department for public assistance purposes. [Formerly 411.220]

Source: Section 411.144 — Deposit of funds received for public assistance purposes; appropriation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.162 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.162
413.162 Reports to Legislative Assembly on collection of data under ORS 413.161
Status: in_force

No later than June 1, 2014, and every two years thereafter, the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services shall report to the appropriate committees of the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) on the implementation of ORS 413.161 (Collection of data on race, ethnicity, language, disability status, sexual orientation and gender identity) . The report must include, but is not limited to:

(1) A description of the uniform standards for data collection and the implementation of the standards across all data systems; and

(2) The challenges to implementing systemwide standards and the plan for addressing the challenges. [2013 c.264 §2]

Note: See note under 413.161 (Collection of data on race, ethnicity, language, disability status, sexual orientation and gender identity) .

Source: Section 413.162 — Reports to Legislative Assembly on collection of data under ORS 413.161 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.028 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.028
412.028 Petition for and appointment of guardian or conservator
Status: in_force

(1) If, after such period as may be prescribed by the Department of Human Services, it appears to the department that the need for money payments of aid to a representative payee is continuing or likely to continue in any case, the department may petition for the judicial appointment of a guardian or a conservator of the estate of the relative referred to in ORS 412.026 (Payment of aid to individual other than relative) (1). If a guardian or a conservator of the estate of the relative is appointed and duly qualified, money payments of aid otherwise payable to the relative, or representative payee, shall be paid to the guardian or the conservator until the department determines that the conditions which would justify money payments of aid to a representative payee under ORS 412.026 (Payment of aid to individual other than relative) no longer exist.

(2) Subject to funds made available to the department for administrative expenditures, the department shall, with respect to any guardianship or conservatorship established under this section:

(a) Pay all costs and fees reasonably incurred in obtaining the appointment of the guardian or the conservator, including any necessary bond premiums;

(b) Pay all costs and fees necessarily incurred by the guardian or the conservator in administering money payments of aid received by the guardian or conservator under this section; and

(c) Compensate the guardian or the conservator, for the fees in administering the money payments, according to schedules of fees prescribed by rule or regulation of the department. [Formerly 418.054]

Source: Section 412.028 — Petition for and appointment of guardian or conservator; costs; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.763 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.763
414.763 Payment for dispensing of 12-month supply of prescription contraceptives
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “prescription contraceptive” means a drug or device that requires a prescription and is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy.

(2) In determining the extent of prescription drugs to be provided in medical assistance, in accordance with ORS 414.065 (Determination of health care and services covered) , the Oregon Health Authority shall ensure payment for a dispensing of prescription contraceptives, to an individual enrolled in the medical assistance program, that is sufficient to last for a period of 12 calendar months. [2023 c.228 §28]

Source: Section 414.763 — Payment for dispensing of 12-month supply of prescription contraceptives , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.056 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.056
419C.056 Transfer of jurisdiction by court in county of youth’s residence
Status: in_force

When a juvenile court proceeding is pending in a county other than the county in which the youth resides and the case is transferable, the juvenile court of the county in which the youth resides may authorize the court in which the case is pending to proceed with the case in either of the following ways, when it will facilitate disposition of the case without adverse effect on the interests of the youth:

(1) The court may hear, determine and dispose of the case in its entirety; or

(2) The court may, prior to transferring the case:

(a) Conduct a hearing into the facts alleged to bring the youth within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court;

(b) Determine the facts;

(c) Enter an order including the court’s findings; and

(d) Notify the juvenile court of the county in which the youth resides. [1993 c.33 §154; 2017 c.252 §22]

Source: Section 419C.056 — Transfer of jurisdiction by court in county of youth’s residence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.023 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.023
419B.023 Duties of person conducting investigation under ORS 419B.020
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Designated medical professional” means the person described in ORS 418.747 (County teams for investigation) (9) or the person’s designee.

(b) “Medical assessment” has the meaning given that term in ORS 418.782 (Definitions for ORS 418.746 to 418.796) .

(c) “Suspicious physical injury” includes, but is not limited to:

(A) Burns or scalds;

(B) Extensive bruising or abrasions on any part of the body;

(C) Bruising, swelling or abrasions on the head, neck or face;

(D) Fractures of any bone in a child under the age of three;

(E) Multiple fractures in a child of any age;

(F) Dislocations, soft tissue swelling or moderate to severe cuts;

(G) Loss of the ability to walk or move normally according to the child’s developmental ability;

(H) Unconsciousness or difficulty maintaining consciousness;

(I) Multiple injuries of different types;

(J) Injuries causing serious or protracted disfigurement or loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ; or

(K) Any other injury that threatens the physical well-being of the child.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a person conducting an investigation under ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) observes a child who has suffered suspicious physical injury and the person is certain or has a reasonable suspicion that the injury is or may be the result of abuse, the person shall, in accordance with the protocols and procedures of the county child abuse multidisciplinary team described in ORS 418.747 (County teams for investigation) :

(A) Immediately photograph or cause to have photographed the suspicious physical injuries in accordance with ORS 419B.028 (Photographing child during investigation) ; and

(B) Ensure that a designated medical professional conducts a medical assessment within 48 hours, or sooner if dictated by the child’s medical needs.

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) , the person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection may take the child into protective custody, without a court order, only for the period of time necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subsection.

(3) The requirement of subsection (2) of this section shall apply:

(a) Each time suspicious physical injury is observed by Department of Human Services or law enforcement personnel:

(A) During the investigation of a new allegation of abuse; or

(B) If the injury was not previously observed by a person conducting an investigation under ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) ; and

(b) Regardless of whether the child has previously been photographed or assessed during an investigation of an allegation of abuse.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Department or law enforcement personnel shall make a reasonable effort to locate a designated medical professional. If after reasonable efforts a designated medical professional is not available to conduct a medical assessment within 48 hours, the child shall be evaluated by an available physician, a physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) or a nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) .

(b) If the child is evaluated by a health care provider as defined in ORS 127.505 (Definitions for ORS 127.505 to 127.660) other than a designated medical professional, the health care provider shall make photographs, clinical notes, diagnostic and testing results and any other relevant materials available to the designated medical professional for consultation within 72 hours following evaluation of the child.

(c) The person conducting the medical assessment may consult with and obtain records from the child’s health care provider under ORS 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) .

(5) Nothing in this section prevents a person conducting a child abuse investigation from seeking immediate medical treatment from a hospital emergency room or other medical provider for a child who is physically injured or otherwise in need of immediate medical care.

(6) If the child described in subsection (2) of this section is less than five years of age, the designated medical professional may, within 14 days, refer the child for a screening for early intervention services or early childhood special education, as those terms are defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) . The referral may not indicate the child is subject to a child abuse investigation unless written consent is obtained from the child’s parent authorizing such disclosure. If the child is already receiving those services, or is enrolled in the Head Start program, a person involved in the delivery of those services to the child shall be invited to participate in the county child abuse multidisciplinary team’s review of the case and shall be provided with paid time to do so by the person’s employer.

(7) Nothing in this section limits the rights provided to minors in ORS chapter 109 or the ability of a minor to refuse to consent to the medical assessment described in this section. [2007 c.674 §3; 2009 c.296 §1; 2014 c.45 §42; 2017 c.356 §42; 2019 c.141 §25; 2019 c.594 §5]

Note: 419B.023 (Duties of person conducting investigation under ORS 419B.020) was added to and made a part of 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 419B.023 — Duties of person conducting investigation under ORS 419B.020 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.240 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.240
418.240 Licensing, certification and authorization criteria
Status: in_force

(1) All child-caring agencies shall obtain from the Department of Human Services a license, certificate or other authorization to provide care or services to children under ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) to 418.327 (Licensing of private residential boarding schools) , 418.470 (Authority to pay for shelter-care homes) , 418.475 (Independent residence facilities) or 418.950 (Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970) to 418.970 (ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities) . The criteria for issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of, or for placing conditions on, a license, certificate or authorization under this section must:

(a) Be set forth in rules adopted by the department;

(b) Include the full compliance requirements set forth in subsection (2) of this section; and

(c) Include, but are not limited to, the following:

(A) The fitness of the child-caring agency.

(B) The employment of capable, trained or experienced staff that meet minimum staffing requirements.

(C) Sufficient financial backing to ensure effective operations.

(D) The probability of permanence in the child-caring agency.

(E) The care and services provided to the children served will be in their best interests and that of society.

(F) That the child-caring agency is or will be in compliance with the standards of care and treatment established in rules adopted by the department.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may not issue or renew a license, certificate or other authorization to a child-caring agency unless the department finds the agency is or will be in full compliance with all of the following:

(A) The agency ensures child and family rights.

(B) The agency complies with abuse reporting and investigation requirements.

(C) The agency engages in and applies appropriate behavior management techniques.

(D) The agency provides adequate furnishings and personal items for children.

(E) The agency provides appropriate food services.

(F) The agency ensures the safety of children.

(G) The agency utilizes approved procedures and protocols for use of medications for children receiving care or services from the agency.

(H) The agency or the agency’s employees or agents have not engaged in financial mismanagement.

(I) The agency fully and timely corrects violations and maintains standards in accordance with any plan of correction imposed by the department.

(J) The agency provides access as required under ORS 418.305 (Access to child receiving care or services) to a child or the agency’s premises to the department or the department’s employees, investigators, court appointed special advocates, attorneys for a child or other authorized persons or entities.

(K) The agency provides the department with true copies of records relating to incidents involving the restraint or involuntary seclusion of children in care as required under ORS 418.526 (Program procedures) (2).

(b) The department may suspend, revoke or place conditions on a license, certificate or authorization of a child-caring agency if the department finds the agency is not in full compliance with any one or more of the full compliance requirements listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) The department must take immediate steps to suspend or revoke the license, certificate or other authorization of a child-caring agency, if any of the following are found to exist:

(A) There has been the death of a child as a result of abuse or neglect on the part of the agency or any of the agency’s employees or agents.

(B) There has been sexual or physical abuse or neglect of a child in the agency’s care or custody that was known to the agency and the agency did not take immediate steps to report the abuse or neglect and to ensure the child’s safety.

(C) The agency failed to cooperate fully with any local, state or federal regulatory entity’s investigation of the agency or the agency’s operations or employees.

(D) The agency failed to provide financial statements as required under ORS 418.255 (Inspection and supervision) .

(d) If any of the circumstances described in paragraph (c) of this subsection exists, the department may immediately place conditions on the license, certificate or authorization of the child-caring agency prior to a hearing if, consistent with ORS 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) , the department finds there is a serious danger to the public health or safety and sets forth specific reasons for such findings.

(e) It is grounds to deny issuance or renewal, suspend, revoke or place conditions on a license, certificate or other authorization if the department becomes aware that a child-caring agency, or the owner or operator of the agency, has been found by other state or federal entities to have engaged in financial, civil or criminal misconduct.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the Director of Human Services has taken action under subsection (2)(c) of this section to suspend or revoke a license, certificate or other authorization, the notice of intent to suspend or revoke may be rescinded if the director determines that the concerns regarding the health and safety of the children in the child-caring agency’s care or custody have been ameliorated and any conditions placed on the license, certificate or other authorization of the child-caring agency have been resolved.

(b) Fourteen days before rescinding a notice of intent to suspend or revoke, the Director of Human Services must provide written notice regarding the intent to rescind to the Governor. The notice of intent to rescind is a public record and open for inspection by any person without order of a court. The notice of intent to rescind must include the following information:

(A) The circumstances that led to the notice of intent to suspend or revoke;

(B) The actions taken by the child-caring agency, the Department of Human Services, the Attorney General, the Oregon Youth Authority and the Oregon Health Authority in response to the circumstances leading to the notice of intent to suspend or revoke;

(C) Any penalties, fees or charges made or levied against the child-caring agency; and

(D) A complete description of changes that were made at the child-caring agency and the reasons for the determination that the concerns regarding the health and safety of children in the child-caring agency’s care or custody have been ameliorated or that any conditions placed on the license, certificate or other authorization of the child-caring agency have been resolved.

(c) In making a decision to rescind a notice of intent to suspend or revoke under this subsection, the decision must be based solely on the health and safety of the children served by the child-caring agency. Systemwide capacity of the child welfare system may not be considered as an element of the decision.

(d) For three years after a notice of intent to suspend or revoke is rescinded under this subsection, the child-caring agency must apply for a renewal of the child-caring agency’s license, certificate or other authorization on an annual basis.

(e) The department must provide the following with copies of a notice of intent to rescind within five business days of issuing the notice:

(A) The Governor; and

(B) The committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to child welfare.

(4) The department may immediately place conditions on any license, certificate or authorization issued under this section, 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. The department shall immediately notify any state or governmental agency or unit that has a contract with the child-caring agency to provide care or services to a child, and the governing board, trustees, owners, managers, operators or other appropriate authorities responsible for the child-caring agency, of conditions placed by the department on the child-caring agency’s license, certificate or authorization under this section.

(5) If applicable, an applicant shall submit written proof of compliance with the notification requirements in ORS 336.575 (Notice and consultation before establishing, expanding or changing residential program) .

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

(7) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a license, certificate or authorization issued by the department under this section shall be valid for a period of two years, unless suspended or revoked sooner by the department. However, the department at any time may require amendments to an existing license, certificate or authorization to accommodate changes in the factors upon which the issuance was based.

(8) When a condition exists that seriously endangers or places at risk the health, safety or welfare of a child who is receiving care or services at a child-caring agency:

(a) The director shall issue an interim emergency order without notice, or with reasonable notice under the circumstances, requiring the agency to correct the conditions and ensure the safety of children in the care of the agency. The interim emergency order shall remain in force until a final order, after a hearing, has been entered in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(b) The director may commence an action to enjoin operation of a child-caring agency:

(A) If the agency is being operated without a valid license, certificate or other authorization issued under this section; or

(B) If the agency fails to comply with a plan of correction imposed by the department or to correct conditions not in conformity with standards as set out in an order issued under paragraph (a) of this subsection, within the time specified in the order.

(9) If the director, the director’s designee or the department becomes aware through any means that a child-caring agency, or an owner, operator or employee of a child-caring agency, is the subject of an investigation by another state agency, law enforcement agency or federal agency, the director or director’s designee shall take immediate steps to cause an investigation to take place into the circumstances surrounding the investigation and whether there is a threat to a child, or whether a child is at risk, at the child-caring agency. Upon determination of the level of threat or risk to children at the agency, the director shall take appropriate steps to protect and ensure the health, safety and welfare of children as necessary under the circumstances. Failure to comply with the requirements of this subsection constitutes grounds for a charge of official misconduct in the second degree under ORS 162.405 (Official misconduct in the second degree) .

(10) If the Department of Justice or Bureau of Labor and Industries commences an investigation of a child-caring agency or an owner, operator or employee of a child-caring agency, the Department of Justice or Bureau of Labor and Industries shall notify, inform and regularly update the director, the director’s designee or such other personnel in the Department of Human Services designated to receive such information regarding the investigation. The director and the department shall immediately undertake the responsive action required by subsection (9) of this section upon receiving such notification. Interference with, discouragement of or impediment to the receipt of the notification, information and updates required under this subsection constitutes official misconduct in the second degree under ORS 162.405 (Official misconduct in the second degree) .

(11) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. [Formerly 419.116; 1971 c.401 §17; 1983 c.510 §7; 1985 c.264 §2; 1987 c.94 §132; 2016 c.106 §4; 2017 c.138 §§1,2; 2023 c.204 §2]

Source: Section 418.240 — Licensing, certification and authorization criteria; duration; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.480 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.480
410.480 Required record keeping
Status: in_force

(1) Each authorized agency and service provider shall maintain books, records, documents and accounting procedures which reflect costs and such other activities as the Department of Human Services may require. The books, records and documents shall be made available to the department upon request.

(2) Each authorized agency shall submit to the department an audit of its financial records annually. Such audits shall be conducted by an individual holding a permit issued by the Oregon Board of Accountancy under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) .

(3) Fiscal and program reports shall be completed on forms provided by the department and be submitted to the department by the specified due dates.

(4) The use or disclosure by any party of any information concerning a client receiving services described in ORS 410.420 (Use of funds for specified services) for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of the responsibilities of the department, or an authorized agency or a service provider, is prohibited except with written consent of the recipient, or the legal representative thereof. [1981 c.186 §8; 1983 c.740 §138; 1999 c.322 §39; 2011 c.201 §7]

Source: Section 410.480 — Required record keeping; audit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.258 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.258
419A.258 Motion to inspect or copy records
Status: in_force

(1) Any person or entity not included in ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) as a person or entity entitled to inspection or copying of the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file may file a motion with the court to inspect or copy the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file. The person or entity filing the motion shall file a sworn affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury that states all of the following:

(a) The reasons why the inspection or copying is sought;

(b) The relevancy, if any, of the inspection or copying to the juvenile court proceeding; and

(c) How the inspection or copying will serve to balance the interests listed in subsection (6) of this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than 14 days before the court considers the motion, the person or entity filing the motion shall serve all parties and attorneys of record to the juvenile court proceeding with a copy of the motion and affidavit or declaration. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection and regardless of whether the juvenile court proceeding was commenced under ORS chapter 419B or 419C, service under this subsection must be consistent with the provisions of ORS 419B.851 (Service of process) and 419B.854 (Computing statutory time periods) . The person or entity filing the motion shall also provide all parties and attorneys of record with written notice that the party has until 14 days after the date of service to file a response or objection to the motion or such other time as specified by the court under paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(b) If the affidavit or declaration of the person or entity filing the motion states that the person or entity does not know the identity or address of a party or attorney of record, the court shall mail notice of the time to respond or object to the party or attorney of record at the party’s or attorney of record’s last known address and shall note in the register the date the notice was mailed. The notice must be mailed at least 14 days before the court considers the motion or such other time as specified by the court under paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(c) On its own motion or upon application of the person or entity filing the motion, and for good cause shown, the court may reduce or extend the time for service of the motion and affidavit or declaration.

(3) The court may summarily deny the motion if the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section have not been met.

(4) The court may set a hearing to consider the motion and shall send notice of the time and place of the hearing to all parties.

(5) Upon determination by the court that the person or entity filing the motion has met the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the court shall conduct an in camera review, taking into consideration any response or objections made by a party.

(6) Following the in camera review under subsection (5) of this section, in making the determination of whether to allow inspection or copying of the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file, in whole or in part, the court shall weigh the following interests:

(a) The privacy interests and particular vulnerabilities of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth, or of family members, that may be affected by the inspection or copying of all or part of the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file;

(b) The interests of the other parties to, or victims in, the juvenile court proceeding;

(c) The interests of the person or entity filing the motion; and

(d) The interests of the public.

(7) In granting a motion made under this section, the court:

(a) Shall allow inspection or copying only as necessary to serve the legitimate need of the person or entity filing the motion, as determined by the court;

(b) May limit inspection or copying to particular parts of the record of the case or the supplemental confidential file;

(c) May specify the timing and procedure for allowing inspection or copying; and

(d) Shall make protective orders governing use of the materials that are inspected or copied. [2016 c.95 §9; 2021 c.489 §55]

Source: Section 419A.258 — Motion to inspect or copy records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.642 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.642
419B.642 Qualified expert witness
Status: in_force

(1) In any child custody proceeding under ORS chapter 109 or 419B that requires the testimony of a qualified expert witness, the petitioner shall contact the Indian child’s tribe and request that the tribe identify one or more individuals meeting the criteria described in subsection (3) or (4) of this section. The petitioner may also request the assistance of the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs in locating individuals meeting the criteria described in subsection (3) or (4) of this section. The petitioner shall file a declaration with the court describing the efforts the petitioner made under this subsection to identify a qualified expert witness.

(2) At a hearing under ORS 109.326 (Consent when spouse not parent) , 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) , 419B.340 (Reasonable or active efforts determination) , 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) , 419B.366 (Guardianship) or 419B.521 (Conduct of termination hearing) , if the court has found that there is reason to know that a child is an Indian child, at least one qualified expert witness must testify regarding:

(a) Whether the continued custody of the Indian child 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) The prevailing social and cultural standards and child rearing practices of the Indian child’s tribe.

(3) A person is a qualified expert witness under this section if the Indian child’s tribe has designated the person as being qualified to testify to the prevailing social and cultural standards of the tribe.

(4) If the Indian child’s tribe has not identified a qualified expert witness, the following individuals, in order of priority, may testify as a qualified expert witness:

(a) A member of the Indian child’s tribe or another person who is recognized by the tribe as knowledgeable about tribal customs regarding family organization or child rearing practices;

(b) A person having substantial experience in the delivery of child and family services to Indians and extensive knowledge of prevailing social and cultural standards and child rearing practices within the Indian child’s tribe; or

(c) Any person having substantial experience in the delivery of child and family services to Indians and knowledge of prevailing social and cultural standards and child rearing practices in Indian tribes with cultural similarities to the child’s tribe.

(5) In addition to testimony from a qualified expert witness, the court may hear supplemental testimony regarding information described in subsection (2) of this section from a professional having substantial education and experience in the area of the professional’s specialty.

(6) No petitioning party, employees of the petitioning party or an employee of the Department of Human Services may serve as a qualified expert witness or a professional under this section. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §17; 2021 c.398 §52]

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

Source: Section 419B.642 — Qualified expert witness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.255 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.255
419C.255 Facts to be pleaded
Status: in_force

(1) The petition shall set forth in ordinary and concise language such of the following facts as are known and indicate any which are not known:

(a) The name, age and residence of the youth.

(b) The facts which bring the youth within the jurisdiction of the court as provided in ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) .

(c) The name and residence of the youth’s parents or, if the youth has no parents or the names and residences of both parents are unknown, then the name and address of the youth’s guardian, if the youth has a guardian.

(d) The name and residence of the person having physical custody of the youth.

(2) A petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) shall set forth in addition the name of any person who was physically injured or who suffered loss of or damage to property as a result of the conduct alleged. [1993 c.33 §198; 2007 c.609 §20]

Source: Section 419C.255 — Facts to be pleaded , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.392 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.392
419C.392 Effect of findings
Status: in_force

(1) If the court finds that the youth is fit to proceed, the court shall vacate the stay under ORS 419C.378 (Motion for finding that youth is unfit to proceed) .

(2) If the court finds that the youth is unfit to proceed and that there is not a substantial probability that the youth will gain or regain fitness to proceed in the foreseeable future if provided restorative services under ORS 419C.396 (Provision of restorative services) , the court shall:

(a) Immediately enter a judgment that dismisses the petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) without prejudice; or

(b) If necessary for planning or instituting an alternative proceeding, then not more than five days after the findings are made enter a judgment that dismisses the petition without prejudice.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the court finds that the youth is unfit to proceed and that there is a substantial probability that the youth will gain or regain fitness to proceed in the foreseeable future if provided restorative services under ORS 419C.396 (Provision of restorative services) , the court shall continue the order under ORS 419C.378 (Motion for finding that youth is unfit to proceed) staying the proceedings and order that the youth receive restorative services under ORS 419C.396 (Provision of restorative services) .

(b) The court shall forward the order for restorative services to the Oregon Health Authority. [2013 c.709 §8]

Note: See note under 419C.378 (Motion for finding that youth is unfit to proceed) .

Source: Section 419C.392 — Effect of findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.460 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.460
419B.460 Agency’s responsibility
Status: in_force

Where a child has been surrendered for adoption and the agency has not physically placed the child for adoption or initiated adoption proceedings within six months of receiving the child, the agency shall file a petition alleging that the child comes within the jurisdiction of the court. [1993 c.33 §134]

Source: Section 419B.460 — Agency’s responsibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.196 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.196
413.196 Confidentiality and inadmissibility of information obtained in connection with epidemiologic morbidity and mortality studies
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All information procured by or furnished to the Oregon Health Authority, any federal public health agency or any nonprofit health agency that is exempt from taxation under the laws of this state or procured by any agency, organization or person acting jointly with or at the request of the authority, in connection with special epidemiologic morbidity and mortality studies, is confidential, nondiscoverable and inadmissible in any proceeding and is exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . A person communicating information in connection with special epidemiologic morbidity and mortality studies pursuant to this subsection may not be examined about the communication or the information.

(b) Nothing in this subsection affects the confidentiality or admissibility into evidence of data not otherwise confidential or privileged that is obtained from sources other than the authority.

(c) As used in this subsection, “information” includes, but is not limited to, written reports, notes, records, statements and studies.

(2) The furnishing of morbidity and mortality information to the authority or health agency, to its authorized representatives or to any other agency, organization or person cooperating in a special epidemiologic study, does not subject any hospital, sanitarium, rest home, nursing home or other organization or person furnishing such information to an action for damages.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not prevent the authority or a health agency from publishing:

(a) Statistical compilations and reports relating to special epidemiologic morbidity and mortality studies, if such compilations and reports do not identify individual cases and sources of information.

(b) General morbidity and mortality studies customarily and continuously conducted by the authority or health agency that do not involve patient identification.

(4) Nothing in this section prevents disposition of records described in subsection (1) of this section pursuant to ORS 192.105 (State Archivist authorization for state officials to dispose of records) . [Formerly 432.060]

Source: Section 413.196 — Confidentiality and inadmissibility of information obtained in connection with epidemiologic morbidity and mortality studies; exceptions; nonliability of informants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.019 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.019
419B.019 Investigation of report involving school
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Agent” means a person who:

(A) Acts as an agent for an education provider in a manner that requires the person to have direct, unsupervised contact with children; and

(B) Interacts with a child because of the person’s status as an agent for an education provider.

(b) “Contractor” means a person who:

(A) Provides services to an education provider under a contract in a manner that requires the person to have direct, unsupervised contact with children; and

(B) Interacts with a child because of the person’s status as a contractor for an education provider.

(c) “Education provider” has the meaning given that term in ORS 339.370 (Definitions for ORS 339.370 to 339.400) .

(d) “School employee” means a person who:

(A) Is an employee of an education provider; and

(B) Interacts with a child because of the person’s status as an employee of an education provider.

(e) “Volunteer” means a person who:

(A) Acts as a volunteer for an education provider in a manner that requires the person to have direct, unsupervised contact with children; and

(B) Interacts with a child because of the person’s status as a volunteer of an education provider.

(2) A law enforcement agency or the Department of Human Services must conduct an investigation as provided by ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) if the law enforcement agency or department receives a report of abuse that involves a child and a person who is a school employee, contractor, agent or volunteer.

(3) A law enforcement agency shall notify the department as provided by ORS 419B.015 (Report form and content) if the law enforcement agency receives a report described in subsection (2) of this section. The department shall notify a law enforcement agency as provided by ORS 419B.015 (Report form and content) if the department receives a report described in subsection (2) of this section. The department shall ensure that an investigation related to the report is conducted if the report is not investigated by a law enforcement agency.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within three business days of receiving a report or notification of a report described in subsection (2) of this section, the department shall notify:

(A) The appropriate education provider to ensure the safety of the child, if the department believes the report of suspected abuse involves the child and a person who is a school employee, contractor, agent or volunteer;

(B) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, if the department believes the school employee, contractor, agent or volunteer is licensed, registered or certified by the commission; or

(C) The Department of Education, if the Department of Human Services believes the report of suspected abuse:

(i) Occurred in a school or was related to a school-sponsored activity; or

(ii) Involves a child and a person who is a school employee, contractor, agent or volunteer and whose conduct may be subject to actions taken by the Department of Education under ORS 339.370 (Definitions for ORS 339.370 to 339.400) to 339.400 (Training) .

(b) For the purpose of notification made under this subsection, the Department of Human Services may not disclose the name and address of, and other identifying information about, the person who made the report, but the department shall make available any information necessary to ensure the safety of the child, including the name of the school and the name of the person who may have conducted the suspected abuse. Except as provided by ORS 339.389 (Receipt by Department of Education from Department of Human Services of notification of report or investigation of abuse) , any person or entity to whom notification is made under this subsection may not release any information not authorized by this subsection.

(c) When the Department of Education receives notification under this subsection, the department shall act under, and is subject to, ORS 339.389 (Receipt by Department of Education from Department of Human Services of notification of report or investigation of abuse) .

(5) The Department of Human Services shall submit a report on the first day of every calendar quarter to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to child welfare, for the purposes of public review and oversight of the quality and safety of education providers. Information provided in reports under this subsection may not contain the name of a child or any identifying information about a child. The reports must contain all of the following information about each investigation described in subsection (2) of this section that resulted in a finding, during the preceding quarter, that the report of abuse was substantiated:

(a) The name of the education provider where the department conducted the investigation;

(b) The approximate date that the abuse occurred;

(c) The nature of the abuse and a brief narrative description of the abuse that occurred; and

(d) Whether a reportable injury, sexual abuse or death resulted from the abuse.

(6) The department may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of this section. [2019 c.618 §14; 2021 c.386 §5; 2023 c.570 §14; 2023 c.581 §7]

Note: 419B.019 (Investigation of report involving school) was added to and made a part of 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 419B.019 — Investigation of report involving school; notification; report to Legislative Assembly; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.133 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.133
419C.133 Detention of youth under 12 years of age
Status: in_force

No youth under 12 years of age shall be placed in detention except pursuant to judicial review and written findings describing why it is in the best interests of the youth to be placed in detention. Such review may be ex parte, and the youth does not need to be present. However, a juvenile court judge or referee must determine that the youth is eligible for detention under ORS 419C.145 (Preadjudication detention) or 419C.156 (Detention of runaway from another state) and that appropriate alternative methods of controlling the youth’s behavior are unavailable. A youth detained under this section shall have the right to a hearing as provided in ORS 419C.153 (Detention review or release hearing) . [1993 c.33 §168; 2001 c.686 §9]

Source: Section 419C.133 — Detention of youth under 12 years of age; judicial review required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).