ORS § 419b.476 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.476
419B.476 Conduct of hearing
Status: in_force

(1) A permanency hearing shall be conducted in the manner provided in ORS 418.312 (When transfer of custody not required) , 419B.310 (Conduct of hearings) , 419B.812 (Issuance of summons) to 419B.839 (Required and discretionary summons) and 419B.908 (Witness fees) , except that the court may receive testimony and reports as provided in ORS 419B.325 (Disposition required) .

(2) At a permanency hearing the court shall:

(a) If the case plan at the time of the hearing is to reunify the family, determine whether the Department of Human Services has made reasonable efforts or, if the ward is an Indian child, active efforts as described in ORS 419B.645 (Active efforts) to make it possible for the ward to safely return home and whether the parent has made sufficient progress to make it possible for the ward to safely return home. In making its determination, the court shall consider the ward’s health and safety the paramount concerns.

(b) If the case plan at the time of the hearing is something other than to reunify the family, determine whether the department has made reasonable efforts to place the ward in a timely manner in accordance with the plan, including, if appropriate, reasonable efforts to place the ward through an interstate placement, and to complete the steps necessary to finalize the permanent placement.

(c) If the case plan at the time of the hearing is something other than to reunify the family, determine whether the department has considered permanent placement options for the ward, including, if appropriate, whether the department has considered both permanent in-state placement options and permanent interstate placement options for the ward.

(d) Make the findings of fact under ORS 419B.449 (Review hearing by court) (3).

(e) If the child is an Indian child and the case plan at the time of the hearing is something other than to reunify the family, make a finding whether, after the department’s consultation with the child’s tribe, and, if the tribe appears at the hearing, the court’s direct consultation with the tribe, tribal customary adoption, as described in ORS 419B.656 (Tribal customary adoption) , is an appropriate permanent placement for the child if reunification is unsuccessful.

(3) When the ward is 14 years of age or older, in addition to making the determination required by subsection (2) of this section, at a permanency hearing the court shall review the comprehensive plan for the ward’s transition to successful adulthood and determine and make findings as to:

(a) Whether the plan is adequate to ensure the ward’s transition to successful adulthood;

(b) Whether the department has offered appropriate services pursuant to the plan; and

(c) Whether the department has involved the ward in the development of the plan.

(4) At a permanency hearing the court may:

(a) If the case plan changed during the period since the last review by a local citizen review board or court hearing and a plan to reunify the family was in effect for any part of that period, determine whether the department has made reasonable efforts or, if the ward is an Indian child, active efforts as described in ORS 419B.645 (Active efforts) to make it possible for the ward to safely return home. In making its determination, the court shall consider the ward’s health and safety the paramount concerns;

(b) If the case plan changed during the period since the last review by a local citizen review board or court hearing and a plan other than to reunify the family was in effect for any part of that period, determine whether the department has made reasonable efforts to place the ward in a timely manner in accordance with the plan, including, if appropriate, placement of the ward through an interstate placement, and to complete the steps necessary to finalize the permanent placement;

(c) If the court determines that further efforts will make it possible for the ward to safely return home within a reasonable time, order that the parents participate in specific services for a specific period of time and make specific progress within that period of time;

(d) Determine the adequacy and compliance with the case plan and the case progress report;

(e) Review the efforts made by the department to develop the concurrent permanent plan, including but not limited to identification of appropriate permanent in-state placement options and appropriate permanent interstate placement options and, if adoption is the concurrent case plan, identification and selection of a suitable adoptive placement for the ward;

(f) Order the department to develop or expand the case plan or concurrent permanent plan and provide a case progress report to the court and other parties within 10 days after the permanency hearing;

(g) Order the department or agency to modify the care, placement and supervision of the ward;

(h) Order the local citizen review board to review the status of the ward prior to the next court hearing; or

(i) Set another court hearing at a later date.

(5) The court shall enter an order within 20 days after the permanency hearing. In addition to any determinations or orders the court may make under subsection (4) of this section, the order shall include the following:

(a) The court’s determinations required under subsections (2) and (3) of this section, including a brief description of the efforts the department has made with regard to the case plan in effect at the time of the permanency hearing.

(b) The court’s determination of the permanency plan for the ward that includes whether and, if applicable, when:

(A) The ward will be returned to the parent;

(B) The ward will be placed for adoption, and a petition for termination of parental rights will be filed;

(C) The ward will be referred for establishment of legal guardianship;

(D) The ward will be placed with a fit and willing relative; or

(E) If the ward is 16 years of age or older, the ward will be placed in another planned permanent living arrangement.

(c) If the court determines that the permanency plan for the ward should be to return home because further efforts will make it possible for the ward to safely return home within a reasonable time, the court’s determination of the services in which the parents are required to participate, the progress the parents are required to make and the period of time within which the specified progress must be made.

(d) If the court determines that the permanency plan for the ward should be adoption, the court’s determination of whether one of the circumstances in ORS 419B.498 (Termination of parental rights) (2) is applicable.

(e) If the court determines that the permanency plan for the ward should be establishment of a legal guardianship, the court’s determination of why neither placement with parents nor adoption is appropriate.

(f) If the court determines that the permanency plan for a ward should be placement with a fit and willing relative, the court’s determination of why placement with the ward’s parents, or for adoption, or placement with a legal guardian, is not appropriate.

(g) If the court determines that the permanency plan for the ward should be tribal customary adoption, the court’s determination of whether one of the circumstances in ORS 419B.498 (Termination of parental rights) (2) is applicable.

(h) If the court determines that the permanency plan for a ward 16 years of age or older should be another planned permanent living arrangement, the court’s determinations:

(A) Why another planned permanent living arrangement is in the ward’s best interests and a compelling reason, that must be documented by the department, why it would not be in the best interests of the ward to be returned home, placed for adoption, placed with a legal guardian or placed with a fit and willing relative; and

(B) That the department has taken steps to ensure that:

(i) The ward’s substitute care provider is following the reasonable and prudent parent standard; and

(ii) The ward has regular, ongoing opportunities to engage in age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities, including consultation with the ward in an age-appropriate manner about the opportunities the ward has to participate in the activities.

(i) If the current placement is not expected to be permanent, the court’s projected timetable for return home or for placement in another planned permanent living arrangement. If the timetable set forth by the court is not met, the department shall promptly notify the court and parties.

(j) If the ward is an Indian child, the tribal affiliation of the ward.

(k) If the ward is an Indian child and if the court determines that the permanency plan for the ward should be something other than to reunify the family, the court’s determination, by clear and convincing evidence, that:

(A) Active efforts as described in ORS 419B.645 (Active efforts) were provided to make it possible for the Indian child to safely return home;

(B) Despite the efforts provided, continued removal of the Indian child is necessary to prevent serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child;

(C) The parent has not made sufficient progress to make it possible for the Indian child to safely return home; and

(D) The new permanency plan complies with the placement preferences described in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) .

(L) If the ward has been placed in an interstate placement, the court’s determination of whether the interstate placement continues to be appropriate and in the best interests of the ward.

(6) In making the determinations under subsection (5)(h) of this section, the court shall ask the ward about the ward’s desired permanency outcome.

(7) If the child is an Indian child:

(a) The court shall follow the placement preferences described in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) .

(b) If the court finds that the department did not provide active efforts to make it possible for the Indian child to safely return home, the court may not, at that permanency hearing, change the permanency plan to something other than to reunify the family.

(c) If the court finds that the department did not provide active efforts to make it possible for the Indian child to return home, except as otherwise required under ORS 419B.470 (Permanency hearing) , the court may not set a date for a subsequent permanency hearing until the department has provided active efforts for the number of days that active efforts were not previously provided.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the court determines that tribal customary adoption, as described in ORS 419B.656 (Tribal customary adoption) , is an appropriate permanent placement for the child, and the Indian child’s tribe consents, the court shall request that the tribe file with the court a tribal customary adoption order or judgment evidencing that the tribal customary adoption has been completed. The tribe must file the tribal customary adoption order or judgment no less than 20 days prior to the date set by the court for hearing.

(B) Upon the tribe’s request, the court may grant an extension of time to file the tribal customary adoption order or judgment, not to exceed 60 days.

(C) If the tribe does not file the tribal customary adoption order or judgment within the designated time period, the court shall order a new permanency hearing to determine the best permanency plan for the child.

(8) Any final decision of the court made pursuant to the permanency hearing is appealable under ORS 419A.200 (Who may appeal) . On appeal of a final decision of the court under this subsection, the court’s finding, if any, under ORS 419B.340 (Reasonable or active efforts determination) (5) that the department is not required to make reasonable efforts to make it possible for the ward to safely return home is an interlocutory order to which a party may assign error. [1993 c.33 §137; 1993 c.546 §128; 1999 c.568 §2; 1999 c.859 §15; 2001 c.480 §9; 2001 c.622 §50; 2001 c.686 §16; 2001 c.910 §5; 2003 c.396 §81; 2003 c.544 §1a; 2007 c.611 §8; 2007 c.806 §11; 2015 c.254 §5; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §38; 2021 c.398 §65b]

Source: Section 419B.476 — Conduct of hearing; court determinations; orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.605 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.605
414.605 Consumer and provider protections
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule safeguards for members enrolled in coordinated care organizations that protect against underutilization of services and inappropriate denials of services. In addition to any other consumer rights and responsibilities established by law, each member:

(a) Must be encouraged to be an active partner in directing the member’s health care and services and not a passive recipient of care.

(b) Must be educated about the coordinated care approach being used in the community, including the approach to addressing behavioral health care, and provided with any assistance needed regarding how to navigate the coordinated health care system.

(c) Must have access to advocates, including qualified peer wellness specialists, peer support specialists, personal health navigators, and qualified community health workers who are part of the member’s care team to provide assistance that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the member’s need to access appropriate services and participate in processes affecting the member’s care and services.

(d) Shall be encouraged within all aspects of the integrated and coordinated health care delivery system to use wellness and prevention resources and to make healthy lifestyle choices.

(e) Shall be encouraged to work with the member’s care team, including providers and community resources appropriate to the member’s needs as a whole person.

(2) The authority shall establish and maintain an enrollment process for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid that promotes continuity of care and that allows the member to disenroll from a coordinated care organization that fails to promptly provide adequate services and:

(a) To enroll in another coordinated care organization of the member’s choice; or

(b) If another organization is not available, to receive Medicare-covered services on a fee-for-service basis.

(3) Members and their providers and coordinated care organizations have the right to appeal decisions about care and services through the authority in an expedited manner and in accordance with the contested case procedures in ORS chapter 183.

(4) A health care entity may not unreasonably refuse to contract with an organization seeking to form a coordinated care organization if the participation of the entity is necessary for the organization to qualify as a coordinated care organization.

(5) A health care entity may refuse to contract with a coordinated care organization if the reimbursement established for a service provided by the entity under the contract is below the reasonable cost to the entity for providing the service.

(6) A health care entity that unreasonably refuses to contract with a coordinated care organization may not receive fee-for-service reimbursement from the authority for services that are available through a coordinated care organization either directly or by contract.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority shall adopt by rule a process for resolving disputes involving:

(A) A health care entity’s refusal to contract with a coordinated care organization under subsections (4) and (5) of this section.

(B) The termination, extension or renewal of a health care entity’s contract with a coordinated care organization.

(b) The processes adopted under this subsection must include the use of an independent third party arbitrator.

(8) A coordinated care organization may not unreasonably refuse to contract with a licensed health care provider.

(9) The authority shall:

(a) Monitor and enforce consumer rights and protections within the Oregon Integrated and Coordinated Health Care Delivery System and ensure a consistent response to complaints of violations of consumer rights or protections.

(b) Monitor and report on the statewide health care expenditures and recommend actions appropriate and necessary to contain the growth in health care costs incurred by all sectors of the system. [Formerly 414.635]

Source: Section 414.605 — Consumer and provider protections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.296 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.296
421.296 Interstate Forest Fire Suppression Compact
Status: in_force

The Interstate Forest Fire Suppression Compact is enacted into law and entered into on behalf of this state with all other states legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows:

Purpose

The purpose of this compact is to provide for the development and execution of programs to facilitate the use of offenders in the forest fire suppression efforts of the party states for the ultimate protection of life, property and natural resources in the party states. The purpose of this compact is also, in emergent situations, to allow a sending state to cross state lines with an inmate when, because of weather or road conditions, it is necessary to cross state lines to facilitate the transport of an inmate.

Definitions

(1) “Sending state” means a state party to this compact from which a fire suppression unit is traveling.

(2) “Receiving state” means a state party to this compact to which a fire suppression unit is traveling.

(3) “Inmate” means a male or female offender who is under sentence to or confined in a prison or other correctional institution.

(4) “Institution” means any prison, reformatory, honor camp or other correctional facility, except facilities for persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities, in which inmates may lawfully be confined.

(5) “Fire suppression unit” means a group of inmates selected by the sending states, corrections personnel and any other persons deemed necessary for the transportation, supervision, care, security and discipline of inmates to be used in forest fire suppression efforts in the receiving state.

(6) “Forest fire” means any fire burning in any land designated by a party state or the federal land management agencies as forestland.

Contracts

(1) Each party state may make one or more contracts with any one or more of the other party states for the assistance of one or more fire suppression units in forest fire suppression efforts. Any such contract shall provide for matters as may be necessary and appropriate to fix the obligations, responsibilities and rights of the sending and receiving states.

(2) The terms and provisions of this compact shall be part of any contract entered into by the authority of, or pursuant to, this compact. Nothing in any such contract may be inconsistent with this compact.

Procedures and Rights

(1) Each party state shall appoint a liaison for the coordination and deployment of the fire suppression units of each party state.

(2) Whenever the duly constituted judicial or administrative authorities in a state party to this compact, which has entered into a contract pursuant to this compact, decide that the assistance of a fire suppression unit of a party state is required for forest fire suppression efforts, the authorities may request the assistance of one or more fire suppression units of any state party to this compact through an appointed liaison.

(3) Inmates who are members of a fire suppression unit shall at all times be subject to the jurisdiction of the sending state and at all times shall be under the ultimate custody of corrections officers duly accredited by the sending state.

(4) The receiving state must make adequate arrangements for the confinement of inmates who are members of a fire suppression unit of a sending state in the event corrections officers duly accredited by the sending state make a discretionary determination that an inmate requires institutional confinement.

(5) Cooperative efforts shall be made by corrections officers and personnel of the receiving state located at a fire camp with the corrections officers and other personnel in the establishment and maintenance of fire suppression unit base camps.

(6) All inmates who are members of a fire suppression unit of a sending state shall be cared for and treated equally with such similar inmates of the receiving state.

(7) Further, in emergent situations, a sending state shall be granted authority and all the protections of this compact to cross state lines with an inmate when, because of road conditions, it is necessary to facilitate the transport of an inmate.

Acts Not Reviewable

in Receiving State: Extradition

(1) If while located within the territory of a receiving state there occurs against the inmate within such state any criminal charge or if the inmate is suspected of committing within such state a criminal offense, the inmate shall not be returned without the consent of the receiving state until discharged from prosecution or other form of proceeding, imprisonment or detention for such offense. The duly accredited officers of the sending state shall be permitted to transport inmates pursuant to this compact through any and all states party to this compact without interference.

(2) An inmate member of a fire suppression unit of the sending state who is deemed to have escaped by a duly accredited corrections officer of a sending state shall be under the jurisdiction of both the sending state and the receiving state. Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to prevent or affect the activities of officers and guards of any jurisdiction directed toward the apprehension and return of an escapee.

Entry into Force

This compact shall enter into force and become effective and binding upon approval of this compact by at least two of the states from among the States of Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Withdrawal and Termination

This compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon a party state until it shall have enacted a statute repealing the same and providing for the sending of formal written notice of withdrawal from the compact to the appropriate officials of all other party states.

Other Arrangements Unaffected

Nothing contained in this compact shall be construed to abrogate or impair any agreement which a party state may have with a nonparty state for the confinement, rehabilitation or treatment of inmates nor to repeal any other laws of a party state authorizing the making of cooperative institutional arrangements.

Construction and Severability

The provisions of this compact shall be liberally construed and shall be severable. If any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating therein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.

[1991 c.302 §2; 2013 c.360 §66]

Source: Section 421.296 — Interstate Forest Fire Suppression Compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.054 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.054
412.054 Application for aid
Status: in_force

Application for aid under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.069 (Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid) shall be made to the Department of Human Services by the relative with whom the child lives. The application shall be in the manner and upon the form prescribed by the department. [Formerly 418.110; 2015 c.70 §9; 2015 c.765 §17]

Source: Section 412.054 — Application for aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.109 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.109
414.109 Oregon Health Plan Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Plan Fund is established, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Health Plan Fund shall be retained by the Oregon Health Plan Fund.

(2) Moneys in the Oregon Health Plan Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Human Services for the purposes of funding the maintenance and expansion of the number of persons eligible for medical assistance under the Oregon Health Plan and funding the maintenance of the benefits available under the Oregon Health Plan.

(3) On June 26, 2009, all moneys in the Oregon Health Plan Fund shall be transferred to the Oregon Health Authority Fund established in ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) . [2002 s.s.3 c.2 §9; 2009 c.595 §280]

Note: 414.109 (Oregon Health Plan Fund) was enacted into law but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by law. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.109 — Oregon Health Plan Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.255 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.255
413.255 Cooperative research and demonstration projects for health and health care purposes
Status: in_force

In addition to its other powers, the Oregon Health Authority may:

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

(a) Improves the lifelong health of Oregonians.

(b) Aids in effecting coordination of planning between private and public health and health care agencies of the state.

(c) Improves the administration and effectiveness of programs carried on or assisted by the authority.

(2) With the cooperation and the financial assistance of the federal government, train personnel employed or preparing for employment by the authority. The training may be carried out in any manner, including but not limited to:

(a) Directly by the authority.

(b) Indirectly through grants to public or other nonprofit institutions of learning or through grants of fellowships.

(c) Any other manner for which federal aid in support of the training is available.

(3) Subject to the allotment system provided for in ORS 291.234 (Department to make allotments to state officers and agencies of appropriations and funds) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , expend the sums required to be expended for the programs and projects described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. [2011 c.720 §47]

Note: 413.255 (Cooperative research and demonstration projects for health and health care purposes) 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.

Source: Section 413.255 — Cooperative research and demonstration projects for health and health care purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.321 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.321
418.321 Out-of-state child-caring agency
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 418.322 (Placement in congregate care residential setting) , the Department of Human Services may place a child in an out-of-state child-caring agency only if:

(a) The out-of-state child-caring agency is licensed to provide or engage in the provision of care or services by the department 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) and complies with the licensing requirements under ORS 418.215 (Child-caring agency to be licensed, certified or authorized) ;

(b) The department has a current contract with the child-caring agency; and

(c) The department’s contract with the child-caring agency meets the criteria under subsection (3) of this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall license an out-of-state child-caring agency pursuant to the same licensure requirements the department would impose if the out-of-state child-caring agency was located in this state.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and ORS 417.230 (Compliance with visitation, inspection or supervision requirements) , the department may not delegate the department’s licensing, visitation, inspection, investigation or supervision of an out-of-state child-caring agency licensed by the department to provide care or services to an Oregon child.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall review the department’s contract with an out-of-state child-caring agency prior to placing a child with the child-caring agency.

(b) The contract must, at a minimum, meet the following criteria:

(A) At the time the contract is executed, the child-caring agency must provide the department with a current list of every entity for which the child-caring agency is providing placement services.

(B) No later than 15 days after accepting placement of a child from a new entity, the child-caring agency must notify the department in writing of the child-caring agency’s association with the new entity. The notice must include the name and contact information of the new entity and the name and contact information of an individual associated with the new entity.

(C) The child-caring agency must make mandatory reports of child abuse, as defined in ORS 418.257 (Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259) and 419B.005 (Definitions) , involving Oregon children both to the centralized child abuse reporting system described in ORS 418.190 (Centralized child abuse reporting system) and as required under the laws of the state in which the child-caring agency is located.

(D) The child-caring agency must allow the department full access to the child-caring agency’s facilities, residents, records and personnel as necessary for the department to conduct child abuse investigations and licensing activities or investigations.

(E) The child-caring agency must notify the department in writing no later than three business days after any state determines that an allegation of child abuse or a license violation involving the child-caring agency is founded, regardless of whether the child abuse or violation involves an Oregon child.

(F) The child-caring agency must notify the department in writing no later than three business days after the child-caring agency receives notice from any other state imposing a restriction on placement of children with the child-caring agency, suspending or revoking the child-caring agency’s license with that state or indicating the state’s intent to suspend or revoke the child-caring agency’s license with that state.

(G) The child-caring agency must notify the department immediately, verbally and in writing:

(i) Any time a child from any state who is in the care of the child-caring agency dies, is sexually assaulted or suffers serious physical injury; or

(ii) When the child-caring agency becomes aware of any criminal investigation, arrest or criminal charges involving an agency staff member if the alleged offense involved a child or could have reasonably posed a risk to the health, safety or welfare of a child.

(H) Except with respect to protected information described in ORS 418.256 (Interference with disclosure of information) (5), the child-caring agency may not ask or require an employee or volunteer to sign a nondisclosure or other agreement prohibiting the employee or volunteer from the good faith disclosure of information concerning the abuse or mistreatment of a child who is in the care of the child-caring agency, violations of licensing or certification requirements, criminal activity at the child-caring agency, violations of state or federal laws or any practice that threatens the health and safety of a child in the care of the child-caring agency.

(I) The child-caring agency must ensure staffing ratio and staff training and education requirements that meet, at a minimum, the standards set by the department by rule for intensive behavioral support services.

(J) The child-caring agency must meet all of the program, discipline, behavior support, supervision and child rights requirements adopted by the department by rule for behavioral rehabilitation services provided in this state.

(K) The child-caring agency may not practice conversion therapy, as defined in ORS 675.850 (Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy) .

(L) The child-caring agency must identify a child by the child’s preferred name and pronouns and may not implement a dress code that prohibits or requires clothing on the basis of biological sex.

(M) Genetic testing, including testing for psychopharmacological purposes, must be approved by a court and may not be included as a standing order for a child in care.

(N) Neither the child-caring agency nor its contractors or volunteers may use chemical or mechanical restraints on a child, including during secure transport.

(O) The child-caring agency must ensure that the use of any psychotropic medications for a child placed with the child-caring agency by the department is in compliance with ORS 418.517 (Procedures for use of psychotropic medications for children in foster care) and any rules regarding psychotropic medications adopted by the department.

(4) The department shall develop rules outlining a process for review of the out-of-state placement of a child who is identified as a child with an intellectual or developmental disability or who is suspected of having an intellectual or developmental disability. At a minimum, the rules must:

(a) Identify a process for expediting review of the child’s eligibility for developmental disability services.

(b) Require that a multidisciplinary review team, including administrators in the developmental disability services program, review the placement before the child is placed out-of-state.

(c) Require that a multidisciplinary team, including administrators in the developmental disability services program, monitor the progress of the child in the out-of-state placement.

(d) Require that contracts for placement of the child ensure that the child has the same rights and protections that the child would have if the child was placed in this state.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A department child welfare services employee must accompany a child who is placed in an out-of-state child-caring agency any time the child is transported to an initial out-of-state placement, any time the child is moved to a new placement and any time the child is moved by secure transport.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, if a child placed in an out-of-state child-caring agency requires secure transport from the out-of-state placement due to an emergency, a department child welfare services employee is not required to accompany the child if the time it would take for the employee to travel to the child’s out-of-state location would pose a risk to the health, safety or welfare of the child. If a department child welfare services employee does not accompany a child transported to an alternate out-of-state placement, as provided in this paragraph, the child welfare services employee must immediately travel to meet the child at the new out-of-state facility.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this subsection, “juvenile offender” means a person under 18 years of age who has or is alleged to have committed an act that is a violation, or, if done by an adult, would constitute a violation, of a law or ordinance of the United States or a county or city in this state.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, the department may not place a child in an out-of-state child-caring agency if the child-caring agency provides care to juvenile offenders.

(c) The department may place a child in an out-of-state child-caring agency that provides care to juvenile offenders if:

(A) The child-caring agency is a qualified residential treatment program licensed by the department;

(B) The child-caring agency maintains site-specific accreditation from a nationally recognized organization;

(C) The child being placed is a juvenile offender; and

(D) Prior to the hearing to approve the placement, the court and all parties to the dependency case have been informed of the nature of the services offered by the program and of the population served by the program, and the court, having considered the nature of the services and composition of the facility population and the report of the qualified individual, has found that placement in the facility is the least restrictive setting available to appropriately meet the child’s treatment needs. [2020 s.s.1 c.19 §7a; 2020 s.s.1 c.19 §7b; 2021 c.387 §2; 2023 c.132 §4]

Source: Section 418.321 — Out-of-state child-caring agency; contract requirements; licensing; transport of child; placement of juvenile offenders; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.534 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.534
414.534 Treatment for breast or cervical cancer
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide medical assistance, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) , to a woman who:

(a) Is found by a provider to be in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer;

(b) Meets the eligibility criteria for the Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Program prescribed by rule by the authority;

(c) Does not otherwise have creditable coverage, as defined in 42 U.S.C. 300gg(c); and

(d) Is 64 years of age or younger.

(2) The period of time a woman can receive medical assistance based on the eligibility criteria of subsection (1) of this section:

(a) Begins:

(A) On the date the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority makes a formal determination that the woman is eligible for medical assistance in accordance with subsection (1) of this section; or

(B) Up to three months prior to the month in which the woman applied for medical assistance if on the earlier date the woman met the eligibility criteria of subsection (1) of this section.

(b) Ends when:

(A) The woman is no longer in need of treatment; or

(B) The department or the authority determines the woman no longer meets the eligibility criteria of subsection (1) of this section. [2001 c.902 §2; 2009 c.595 §313; 2011 c.555 §1; 2013 c.688 §75]

Note: See note under 414.532 (Definitions for ORS 414.534 to 414.538) .

Source: Section 414.534 — Treatment for breast or cervical cancer; eligibility criteria for medical assistance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.096 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.096
419A.096 Duties of Judicial Department in administering boards
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds, the Judicial Department, in accordance with the direction of the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon, shall:

(a) Establish and approve policies and procedures for the operation of local citizen review boards;

(b) Approve and cause to have conducted training programs for local citizen review board members;

(c) Provide consultation services on request to local citizen review boards;

(d) Establish reporting procedures to be followed by the local citizen review boards to provide data for the evaluation of ORS 419A.090 (Local citizen review boards) to 419A.128 (State Citizen Review Board Operating Account) , 419B.470 (Permanency hearing) , 419B.473 (Notice) , 419B.476 (Conduct of hearing) , 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) and 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) ; and

(e) Employ staff and provide for support services for the local citizen review boards.

(2) The Supreme Court shall establish requirements and procedures necessary for compliance with subsection (1) of this section and shall direct the State Court Administrator to carry out duties prescribed by the Supreme Court relating to the administration of the local citizen review board program established under this section and ORS 419A.090 (Local citizen review boards) , 419A.092 (Membership) , 419A.094 (Additional boards) and 419A.098 (Rules) . [1993 c.33 §21]

Source: Section 419A.096 — Duties of Judicial Department in administering boards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.804 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.804
418.804 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 418.806 (Policy) to 418.816 (Critical Incident Review Team website) and 419B.023 (Duties of person conducting investigation under ORS 419B.020) shall be known and may be cited as “Karly’s Law.” [Formerly 419B.022]

Note: 418.804 (Short title) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.804 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.001 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.001
415.001 Reinsurance program for coordinated care organizations (CCOs)
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Attachment point” means the threshold dollar amount, adopted by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, for costs incurred by a coordinated care organization in a calendar year for a member, after which threshold the costs are eligible for state reinsurance payments.

(b) “Coinsurance rate” means the rate, adopted by the authority by rule, at which the authority will reimburse a coordinated care organization for costs incurred by the coordinated care organization in a calendar year after the attachment point and before the reinsurance cap.

(c) “Reinsurance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 731.126 (“Reinsurance.”) .

(d) “Reinsurance cap” means the maximum dollar amount, adopted by the authority by rule, for costs incurred by a coordinated care organization in a calendar year, after which maximum the costs are no longer eligible for state reinsurance payments.

(e) “Reinsurance payment” means a payment by the reinsurance program described in subsection (2) of this section to cover part of a coordinated care organization’s costs.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may establish a reinsurance program to:

(a) Make payments to coordinated care organizations that face particularly high costs in caring for members who require new, exceptionally costly drugs or treatments; and

(b) Better manage costs systemically.

(3) The following requirements apply to a reinsurance program established under subsection (2) of this section:

(a) A coordinated care organization becomes eligible for a reinsurance payment when the coordinated care organization’s costs in a calendar year exceed the attachment point. The amount of the payment shall be the product of the coinsurance rate and the coordinated care organization’s costs that exceed the attachment point, up to the reinsurance cap.

(b) After the authority adopts by rule the attachment point, reinsurance cap or coinsurance rate for a calendar year, the authority may not:

(A) Change the attachment point or the reinsurance cap during the calendar year; or

(B) Increase the coinsurance rate during the calendar year.

(c) The authority may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section including, but not limited to, rules prescribing:

(A) The amount, manner and frequency of reinsurance payments;

(B) Assessments, if any, necessary to provide funding for the program; and

(C) Financial reporting requirements for coordinated care organizations necessary to administer the program.

(d) The authority shall take into account reinsurance payments received by a coordinated care organization in the determination of a global budget for the coordinated care organization.

(4) The authority shall work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in establishing a reinsurance program under subsection (2) of this section to ensure compliance with federal requirements and federal financial participation in the costs of the program. [2019 c.529 §2]

Source: Section 415.001 — Reinsurance program for coordinated care organizations (CCOs) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.239 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.239
419C.239 Requirements of agreement
Status: in_force

(1) A formal accountability agreement shall:

(a) Be completed within a period of time not to exceed one year;

(b) Be voluntarily entered into by all parties;

(c) Be revocable by the youth at any time by a written revocation;

(d) Be revocable by the juvenile department in the event the department has reasonable cause to believe the youth has failed to carry out the terms of the formal accountability agreement or has committed a subsequent offense;

(e) Not be used as evidence against the youth at any adjudicatory hearing;

(f) Be executed in writing and expressed in language understandable to the persons involved;

(g) Be signed by the juvenile department, the youth, the youth’s parent or parents or legal guardian, and the youth’s counsel, if any; and

(h) Become part of the youth’s juvenile department record.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following information contained in a formal accountability agreement under ORS 419C.230 (Formal accountability agreements) is not confidential and is not exempt from disclosure:

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

(b) The act alleged; and

(c) The portion of the agreement providing for the disposition of the youth. [1993 c.33 §192; 1995 c.422 §76; 1995 c.440 §4; 1997 c.615 §1; 2005 c.708 §53; 2009 c.595 §366; 2013 c.591 §8; 2016 c.24 §55; 2017 c.20 §5a; 2017 c.21 §105]

Source: Section 419C.239 — Requirements of agreement; disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.020 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.020
419C.020 Notice to parents or guardian of youth
Status: in_force

(1) At the first appearance by the parents or guardian of a youth before the court, the court shall inform the parents or guardian verbally and provide a standard notice describing:

(a) The youth’s right to court-appointed counsel at state expense;

(b) The right of the parents or guardian to appeal a decision on jurisdiction or disposition made by the court;

(c) The time for filing an appeal of a decision by the court;

(d) That neither the youth nor the youth’s parents or guardian may be asked or ordered to pay administrative costs associated with the youth’s involvement with the court, probation, detention or Oregon Youth Authority services, including but not limited to applications for court-appointed counsel, court-appointed counsel attorney fees and costs associated with legal representation, collection referral fees, transaction assessments, copy fees, fees for applications for expunction of records, juvenile sex offender reporting fees, electronic payment fees or fees for checks that are returned for insufficient funds; and

(e) The court’s obligation to consider assessment of restitution, including establishing a payment schedule and finding satisfaction of a restitution judgment, under ORS 419C.450 (Restitution) .

(2) The Judicial Department shall prepare and provide the standard notice required under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The court shall place a notation in the record of the case of the date that the parents or guardian were provided information under this section. [1997 c.748 §4; 2003 c.396 §99; 2021 c.597 §12]

Source: Section 419C.020 — Notice to parents or guardian of youth; when given; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.087 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.087
411.087 Statement required to obtain public assistance
Status: in_force

(1) Every person 18 years of age or over who applies for or receives any type of general assistance or public assistance, as defined in ORS 411.010 (Definitions) , whether the general assistance or public assistance is applied for or received for the benefit of the person or of another individual, shall execute to the Department of Human Services at the time of making the application, and at such times as may be required by the department, written statements relating to each individual for whose benefit the general assistance or public assistance is applied for or received, and to any person who has a duty to support the individual, or to whom the individual owes a duty of support. The statements must include, but need not be limited to, as much of the following information, relating to each individual or other person, as may be specified or required by the department:

(a) The name of the individual, address, date and place of birth, residence, family relationships, and the composition of the household in which the individual lives;

(b) The financial circumstances of the individual and means of and ability for support of the individual and other individuals, including but not limited to information concerning:

(A) The employment of the individual and the nature and amount of the income of the individual, from whatever source derived;

(B) The tangible and intangible assets of the individual, property and resources of any nature including, but not limited to, money, real and personal property, rights and expectancies as an heir, devisee, legatee, trustee or cestui que trust, and any rights, benefits, claims or choses in action, whether arising in tort or based upon statute, contract or judgment; and

(C) Other information as may be required by the department pursuant to state or federal laws applicable to general assistance or public assistance.

(2) All applications for general assistance or public assistance and all statements referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall be upon forms prescribed and furnished by the department. Each statement shall be subscribed by each individual who executes or joins in the execution of the statement.

(3) The spouse of any individual who applies for or receives general assistance or public assistance may be required by the department to join in the execution of, or separately to execute, any statement referred to in subsection (1) of this section, under oath or affirmation, except during any period in which it appears to the department that:

(a) The individual and the spouse of the individual are estranged and are living apart;

(b) The spouse is absent from this state or the whereabouts of the spouse is unknown; or

(c) The spouse is physically or mentally incapable of executing the statement or of providing any information referred to in subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 411.650; 2011 c.720 §97; 2013 c.688 §37]

Note: 411.087 (Statement required to obtain public assistance) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 411 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 411.087 — Statement required to obtain public assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.835 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.835
420.835 Prohibition of interference with control of placed child
Status: in_force

No parent or other person not a party to the placement agreement shall interfere with or assume any control over the placed child. [1953 c.153 §6]

Source: Section 420.835 — Prohibition of interference with control of placed child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.823 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.823
419B.823 Service of summons generally
Status: in_force

The summons must be served, either inside or outside of the state, in a manner reasonably calculated under all the circumstances to apprise the person served of the existence and pendency of the juvenile proceeding and to afford the person a reasonable opportunity to appear. Service of summons may be made, subject to the restrictions and requirements of ORS 419B.824 (Methods of serving summons) , by the following methods:

(1) Personal service of the summons and petition upon the person to be served;

(2) Substituted service by leaving a copy of the summons and petition at a person’s dwelling house or usual place of abode;

(3) Office service by leaving the summons and petition with a person who is apparently in charge of an office;

(4) Service by mail; or

(5) Alternative service as ordered by the court under ORS 419B.824 (Methods of serving summons) (5). [Formerly 419B.821]

Source: Section 419B.823 — Service of summons generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.550 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.550
419C.550 Duties and authority
Status: in_force

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

(1) To have physical custody and control of the youth or adjudicated youth.

(2) To supply the youth or adjudicated youth with food, clothing, shelter and incidental necessaries.

(3) To provide the youth or adjudicated youth with care, education and discipline.

(4) To authorize ordinary medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, hygienic or other remedial care and treatment for the youth or adjudicated youth, and, in an emergency when the youth or adjudicated youth’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 youth or adjudicated youth is otherwise entitled and to use the benefits or assistance to provide for the care of the youth or adjudicated youth.

(7) To obtain and disclose information necessary to apply for Social Security benefits, public assistance or medical assistance on behalf of the youth or adjudicated youth including the youth or adjudicated youth’s Social Security number or information that is not otherwise subject to disclosure under ORS 411.320 (Disclosure and use of records limited to purposes connected to administration of public assistance programs) or 413.175 (Prohibition on disclosure of information) . Information obtained under this subsection may be used only for the purpose of applying for Social Security benefits, public assistance or medical assistance on behalf of the youth or adjudicated youth. [1993 c.33 §250; 1993 c.367 §2; 2003 c.396 §125; 2013 c.640 §2; 2013 c.688 §89; 2021 c.489 §92]

Source: Section 419C.550 — Duties and authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.520 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.520
423.520 Financial grants to counties for community corrections programs
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections shall make grants to assist counties in the implementation and operation of community corrections programs including, but not limited to, preventive or diversionary correctional programs, probation, parole, work release and local correctional facilities and programs for offenders. The department shall require recipients of the grants to cooperate, to the extent of available information systems resources, in the collection and sharing of data necessary to evaluate the effect of community corrections programs on future criminal conduct. [1977 c.412 §5; 1987 c.320 §221; 1995 c.423 §3; 1997 c.433 §10]

Source: Section 423.520 — Financial grants to counties for community corrections programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.011 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.011
420.011 Admissions to youth correction facilities
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (3) and (4) of this section, admissions to the youth correction facilities are limited to adjudicated youths who are at least 12 but less than 20 years of age, found by the juvenile court to have committed an act that if committed by an adult would constitute aggravated murder, murder, a felony or a Class A misdemeanor and placed in the legal custody of the Oregon Youth Authority. An adjudicated youth admitted to a youth correction facility may not be transferred by administrative process to any penal or correctional institution.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the persons placed in the legal custody of the youth authority under ORS 419C.478 (Commitment to Oregon Youth Authority or Department of Human Services) (1) or 419C.481 (Guardianship and legal custody of adjudicated youth committed to Oregon Youth Authority) , and with the concurrence of the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority or the director’s designee, persons who are committed to the Department of Corrections under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) and meet the requirements of ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) (5) may be temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility as provided by ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) (5). A person assigned on such a temporary basis remains within the legal custody of the Department of Corrections and such reassignment is subject to termination by the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority by referring the person back to the Department of Corrections as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(b) After a person is transferred to the physical custody of the youth authority under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) (5), the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority may refer the person back to the Department of Corrections for physical custody and placement if the director, after consulting with the Department of Corrections, determines that the person is at least 18 years of age and:

(A) Poses a substantial danger to youth authority staff or persons in the custody of the youth authority; or

(B) Is not likely, in the foreseeable future, to benefit from the rehabilitation and treatment programs administered by the youth authority and is appropriate for placement in a Department of Corrections institution.

(3) Any person under 18 years of age at the time of committing the crime and under 20 years of age at the time of sentencing and commitment who, after waiver under ORS 419C.349 (Grounds for waiving youth to adult court) (1)(b), 419C.352 (Grounds for waiving youth under 15 years of age) , 419C.364 (Waiver of future cases) or 419C.370 (Waiver of motor vehicle, boating, game, violation and property cases) or sentencing under ORS 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) (5)(b)(A) or (7)(b) or 137.712 (Exceptions to ORS 137.700 and 137.707) , is sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections, and any person under 16 years of age who after waiver under ORS 419C.349 (Grounds for waiving youth to adult court) (1)(b), 419C.352 (Grounds for waiving youth under 15 years of age) , 419C.364 (Waiver of future cases) or 419C.370 (Waiver of motor vehicle, boating, game, violation and property cases) or sentencing under ORS 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) (5)(b)(A) or (7)(b) or 137.712 (Exceptions to ORS 137.700 and 137.707) is sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the county jail, shall be temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility by the Department of Corrections, or by the sheriff to whose custody the person has been committed, pursuant to ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) (6). The director shall designate the appropriate youth correction facility or schools for such assignment. A person assigned to a youth correction facility under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) (6) and this subsection remains within the legal custody of the Department of Corrections or sheriff to whose custody the person was committed. The assignment of such a person to the youth correction facility is subject, when the person is 18 years of age or older, to termination by the director by referring the person back to the Department of Corrections or the sheriff to serve the balance of the person’s sentence. Assignment to a youth correction facility pursuant to ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) (6) and this subsection, if not terminated earlier by the director, shall terminate upon the person’s attaining the age specified in ORS 420A.010 (Creation and duties) (5) setting the age limits for which the Oregon Youth Authority may retain legal and physical custody of the person, and the person shall be referred to the Department of Corrections or the sheriff having legal custody of the person to serve the balance of the person’s sentence.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Admission to youth correction facilities for adjudicated youths who have been previously adjudicated, but who have not been previously placed in custody of a youth correction facility as a result of the adjudication, is limited to adjudicated youths under 19 years of age.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, admission to youth correction facilities for adjudicated youths who have been previously adjudicated for an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime listed in ORS 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) (4), but who have not been previously placed in custody of a youth correction facility as a result of the adjudication, is limited to adjudicated youths under 20 years of age.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Whenever a person committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections is temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility pursuant to this section, the youth authority may provide programs and treatment for the person, and may adopt rules relating to conditions of confinement at the youth correction facility, as the youth authority determines are appropriate. However, the person remains subject to laws and rules of the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision relating to parole.

(b) Information or records prepared or maintained by the youth authority relating to a person committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections and temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility pursuant to this section are confidential and exempt from disclosure if the public interest in confidentiality clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure and:

(A) The disclosure would interfere with the rehabilitation or treatment of the person, of another person committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections and temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility under this section or of an adjudicated youth; or

(B) The disclosure would substantially prejudice or prevent the carrying out of the functions of the youth authority.

(c) Nothing in this section prohibits the youth authority from disclosing information or records relating to a person committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections and temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility pursuant to this section to counsel representing the person or to the district attorney or assistant attorney general representing the state, for use in connection with the person’s criminal, juvenile dependency or juvenile delinquency proceeding.

(6) For the purposes of determining the person’s age at the time of committing an offense under this section:

(a) If the person is convicted of two or more offenses occurring on different days, the person’s age shall be calculated using the earliest date.

(b) If the person is convicted of an offense occurring within a range of dates, the person’s age shall be calculated using the date at the beginning of the range. [1965 c.616 §31; 1969 c.679 §5; 1971 c.401 §98; 1971 c.458 §1; 1975 c.182 §1; 1983 c.815 §2; 1985 c.631 §7; 1987 c.320 §159; 1993 c.33 §343; 1993 c.546 §122; 1995 c.422 §§89,89a; 1995 c.423 §28; 1997 c.433 §13; 1999 c.109 §1; 2003 c.396 §140; 2017 c.134 §2; 2019 c.634 §3; 2021 c.240 §2; 2021 c.475 §1; 2021 c.489 §§111a,111b; 2023 c.9 §33]

Source: Section 420.011 — Admissions to youth correction facilities; assignment of persons within custody of Department of Corrections; temporary assignment; return to Department of Corrections custody; rules; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.521 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.521
419B.521 Conduct of termination hearing
Status: in_force

(1) The court shall hold a hearing on the question of terminating the rights of the parent or parents. The court may not hold the hearing any earlier than 10 days after service or final publication of the summons. The facts on the basis of which the rights of the parents are terminated, unless admitted, must be established by clear and convincing evidence and a stenographic or other report authorized by ORS 8.340 (Reporter’s duties) shall be taken of the hearing.

(2) Not earlier than provided in subsection (1) of this section and not later than six months from the date on which summons for the petition to terminate parental rights is served, the court before which the petition is pending shall hold a hearing on the petition except for good cause shown. When determining whether or not to grant a continuance for good cause, the judge shall take into consideration the age of the child or ward and the potential adverse effect delay may have on the child or ward. The court shall make written findings when granting a continuance.

(3) The court, on its own motion or upon the motion of a party, may take testimony from any child appearing as a witness and may exclude the child’s parents and other persons if the court finds such action would be likely to be in the best interests of the child. However, the court may not exclude the attorney for each party and any testimony taken under this subsection shall be recorded.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the termination of parental rights to an Indian child must be supported by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt, including testimony of qualified expert witnesses, that continued custody of the Indian child by the child’s parents is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child.

(b) The court may not enter an order terminating parental rights to an Indian child unless:

(A) The court has offered the parties the opportunity to participate in mediation as required under ORS 419B.517 (Mediation to be encouraged) ;

(B) If requested by the tribe, and if the Department of Human Services has identified a proposed adoptive placement, an agreement is in place that requires the proposed adoptive placement to maintain connection between the Indian child and the Indian child’s tribe; and

(C) After inquiry as required under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) and notice as required under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) , and in addition to any other findings required under ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) to 419B.524 (Effect of termination order) , the court determines:

(i) That evidence, including the testimony of one or more qualified expert witnesses under ORS 419B.642 (Qualified expert witness) , establishes beyond a reasonable doubt that 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

(ii) That active efforts under ORS 419B.645 (Active efforts) to reunite the Indian family did not eliminate the necessity for termination based on serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child.

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

(d) As used in this subsection, “custody” and “continued custody” have the meanings described in ORS 419B.606 (Custody) . [1993 c.33 §145; 1993 c.546 §58; 1995 c.767 §2; 1997 c.873 §9; 2003 c.396 §88; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §49; 2021 c.398 §64]

Source: Section 419B.521 — Conduct of termination hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.139 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.139
411.139 Grants for assisting refugees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Eligible agency” means an agency that has contracted with the United States Department of State under 8 U.S.C. 1522(c) to provide initial resettlement and case management services to refugees.

(b) “Refugee” means an individual who is not a United States citizen, who has been in the United States for 60 months or less and who is any of the following:

(A) A refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. 1157.

(B) An asylee admitted under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

(C) A Cuban or Haitian entrant as defined in 45 C.F.R. 401.2.

(D) A parolee admitted under 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5).

(E) An Amerasian immigrant lawfully admitted to the United States who is described in 8 U.S.C. 1612(a)(2)(A)(v).

(F) A victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and the victim’s family members who are eligible for benefits and services from federal and state programs under 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(A).

(G) An Iraqi or an Afghan citizen who is a principal noncitizen provided with the status of special immigrant by the United States Department of Homeland Security under:

(i) Section 1059(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, P.L. 109-163, 119 Stat. 3444;

(ii) Section 1244(b) of the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007, P.L. 110-181, 122 Stat. 397; or

(iii) Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, P.L. 111-8, 123 Stat. 807.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall award grants to eligible agencies to provide the following services to refugees residing in this state, for up to 24 months:

(a) Assisting refugees with department programs by:

(A) Referring refugees to the department within three days of the refugee’s arrival in this state;

(B) Completing applications for assistance;

(C) Transporting the refugee to the initial appointments with the department;

(D) Providing to the department all necessary eligibility information known to the eligible agency; and

(E) Coordinating services of the department with other social service agencies.

(b) Assisting refugees with:

(A) Navigating the health care and mental health systems, including providing assistance in applying for medical assistance;

(B) Accessing housing assistance and finding stable housing;

(C) Setting up utilities and paying utility bills;

(D) Issues with landlords;

(E) Navigating legal or criminal issues including services for victims of crime;

(F) Accessing in-home services including parenting assistance, English as a second language instruction, medical and psychosocial support; and

(G) Navigating the culture of the United States.

(c) Providing transportation to appointments.

(d) Training refugees on using public transportation.

(e) Providing immigration assistance and referrals.

(f) Advocating on behalf of refugees regarding domestic violence, federal laws and hate crimes.

(g) Providing refugees with interpretation services and assistance with access to language services.

(h) Providing referrals for refugees to culturally specific support groups and services, including religious organizations.

(i) Pairing refugees with volunteers for English as a second language training and ongoing language support.

(j) Providing support to refugees in budgeting and achieving financial literacy.

(k) Identifying refugees’ employment skills and providing referrals to employment skills training and other job support services.

(L) Problem solving with refugees and assisting refugees with life skills development.

(m) Ensuring that refugees have access to psychosocial support and emotional wellness education.

(n) Coordinating medical services for refugees including referring to and coordinating with agencies that determine eligibility for disability benefits.

(o) Providing family preservation services, legal services and social service support for domestic violence and child welfare issues.

(p) Assisting newly arrived refugee children in accessing services to strengthen the children’s academic performance and successful integration into the community.

(q) Other services necessary to assist refugees in accessing programs administered by the department. [2019 c.589 §1; 2022 c.97 §12]

Note: 411.139 (Grants for assisting refugees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 411 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 411.139 — Grants for assisting refugees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.043 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.043
418.043 Membership of commission
Status: in_force

(1) The members of the Governor’s Child Foster Care Advisory Commission must be residents of this state with experience and expertise in the foster care system in this state, including but not limited to:

(a) Current or former foster parents and current or former foster children;

(b) Family members of individuals described in paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(c) Biological parents involved in the foster care system in this state;

(d) Representatives of advocacy organizations that advocate regarding issues pertaining to the foster care system in this state;

(e) Representatives of public, private, profit and nonprofit agencies, organizations and other entities with experience in, interest in and responsibility for the provision of care to children in the foster care system in this state;

(f) Members of the Oregon State Bar with expertise in family and juvenile dependency law;

(g) Representatives of law enforcement agencies and district attorneys;

(h) Former employees of the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Department of Justice who were responsible for the administration and oversight of the child welfare and foster care systems in this state, including but not limited to former caseworkers and former court appointed special advocates;

(i) Representatives of the Judicial Department; and

(j) Representatives of federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon and organizations serving Native Americans.

(2) The members of the commission shall select one of the commission’s members to serve as chairperson and another to serve as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices as the commission determines.

(3) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(4) The commission shall meet at least once every three months at a time and place determined by the chairperson of the commission. The commission also may meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the commission.

(5) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the commission in the performance of the commission’s duties, powers and obligations and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information that the members of the commission consider necessary in order to further the work of the commission.

(6) The Department of Human Services shall provide the commission, including any advisory or technical committees established under ORS 418.046 (Advisory or technical committees) , with any necessary clerical and administrative staff support, including, at a minimum, one full-time equivalent (FTE) policy analyst. [2016 c.76 §3; 2021 c.457 §3]

Note: See note under 418.041 (Governor’s Child Foster Care Advisory Commission) .

Source: Section 418.043 — Membership of commission; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.486 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.486
423.486 Costs incurred by county
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning in 2012, and every six years thereafter, the Department of Corrections shall conduct a study to determine the actual costs incurred by each county of providing management, support services, supervision and sanctions for offenders described in ORS 423.478 (Duties of department and counties) (2).

(2) The department may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2009 c.168 §1]

Source: Section 423.486 — Costs incurred by county; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.882 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.882
411.882 Maximizing use of federal grants and apportionments
Status: in_force

In administering the JOBS Plus Program and to the extent permitted by federal law, the Department of Human Services shall maximize the use of federal grants and apportionments of the temporary assistance for needy families program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. [1995 c.561 §5 and 1995 c.816 §18; 1997 c.581 §18; 2009 c.21 §49; 2009 c.599 §11; 2021 c.631 §77]

Source: Section 411.882 — Maximizing use of federal grants and apportionments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.357 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.357
421.357 Limitation on amount agency may charge Oregon Corrections Enterprises
Status: in_force

(1) A state agency shall not charge Oregon Corrections Enterprises for services or products provided by the agency in an amount that exceeds the amount the agency charges other state agencies for the same services or products.

(2) Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall pay the cost of audits of Oregon Corrections Enterprises performed pursuant to the Secretary of State’s statutory and constitutional authority. [1999 c.955 §11]

Source: Section 421.357 — Limitation on amount agency may charge Oregon Corrections Enterprises; costs of audits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.032 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.032
413.032 Establishment of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority is established. The authority shall:

(a) Carry out policies adopted by the Oregon Health Policy Board;

(b) Administer the Oregon Integrated and Coordinated Health Care Delivery System established in ORS 414.570 (System established) and the COFA Dental Program established in ORS 413.614 (COFA Dental Program established) ;

(c) Administer the Oregon Prescription Drug Program;

(d) Develop the policies for and the provision of publicly funded medical care and medical assistance in this state;

(e) Develop the policies for and the provision of mental health treatment and treatment of addictions;

(f) Assess, promote and protect the health of the public as specified by state and federal law;

(g) Provide regular reports to the board with respect to the performance of health services contractors serving recipients of medical assistance, including reports of trends in health services and enrollee satisfaction;

(h) Guide and support, with the authorization of the board, community-centered health initiatives designed to address critical risk factors, especially those that contribute to chronic disease;

(i) Be the state Medicaid agency for the administration of funds from Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act and administer medical assistance under ORS chapter 414;

(j) In consultation with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, periodically review and recommend standards and methodologies to the Legislative Assembly for:

(A) Review of administrative expenses of health insurers;

(B) Approval of rates; and

(C) Enforcement of rating rules adopted by the Department of Consumer and Business Services;

(k) Structure reimbursement rates for providers that serve recipients of medical assistance to reward comprehensive management of diseases, quality outcomes and the efficient use of resources and to promote cost-effective procedures, services and programs including, without limitation, preventive health, dental and primary care services, web-based office visits, telephone consultations and telemedicine consultations;

(L) Guide and support community three-share agreements in which an employer, state or local government and an individual all contribute a portion of a premium for a community-centered health initiative or for insurance coverage;

(m) Develop, in consultation with the Department of Consumer and Business Services, one or more products designed to provide more affordable options for the small group market;

(n) Implement policies and programs to expand the skilled, diverse workforce as described in ORS 414.018 (Legislative intent) (4); and

(o) Implement a process for collecting the health outcome and quality measure data identified by the Health Plan Quality Metrics Committee and the Behavioral Health Committee and report the data to the Oregon Health Policy Board.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority is authorized to:

(a) Create an all-claims, all-payer database to collect health care data and monitor and evaluate health care reform in Oregon and to provide comparative cost and quality information to consumers, providers and purchasers of health care about Oregon’s health care systems and health plan networks in order to provide comparative information to consumers.

(b) Develop uniform contracting standards for the purchase of health care, including the following:

(A) Uniform quality standards and performance measures;

(B) Evidence-based guidelines for major chronic disease management and health care services with unexplained variations in frequency or cost;

(C) Evidence-based effectiveness guidelines for select new technologies and medical equipment;

(D) A statewide drug formulary that may be used by publicly funded health benefit plans; and

(E) Standards that accept and consider tribal-based practices for mental health and substance abuse prevention, counseling and treatment for persons who are Native American or Alaska Native as equivalent to evidence-based practices.

(3) The enumeration of duties, functions and powers in this section is not intended to be exclusive nor to limit the duties, functions and powers imposed on or vested in the Oregon Health Authority by ORS 413.006 (Establishment of Oregon Health Policy Board) to 413.042 (Rules) , 415.012 (Definitions for ORS 415.012 to 415.430) to 415.430 (Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care) , 415.501 (Procedures for review of material change transactions) , 741.001 (Health insurance exchange) to 741.540 (Complaints and investigations confidential) , 741.802 (Authority to produce written informational materials) and 741.900 (Civil penalties) or by other statutes. [2009 c.595 §10; 2011 c.500 §5; 2011 c.602 §19; 2011 c.720 §126; 2013 c.1 §56; 2013 c.681 §45; 2015 c.389 §7; 2019 c.364 §4; 2019 c.478 §54d; 2021 c.569 §17; 2021 c.615 §8; 2021 c.667 §19; 2022 c.87 §3; 2023 c.584 §7]

Source: Section 413.032 — Establishment of Oregon Health Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.811 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.811
418.811 Team assignment and membership
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Human Services becomes aware of a critical incident, the department shall assign a Critical Incident Review Team.

(2) The department shall assign the team required under subsection (1) of this section no later than the earlier of:

(a) Ten days after the department becomes aware of a fatality that the department reasonably believes is the result of child abuse; or

(b) Seven days after the department causes an investigation under ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) to be made into the nature and cause of a fatality when the department reasonably believes the fatality is the result of child abuse.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Members of the team shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(A) The Director of Human Services or a deputy director of the department;

(B) The lead department personnel responsible for the administration and oversight of the child welfare system within the department or the lead personnel’s deputy; and

(C) The department personnel responsible for media and communications.

(b) Members of the team may include:

(A) Members of the public, appointed by the director, as appropriate;

(B) A juvenile court judge appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;

(C) A member of a local citizen review board established under ORS 419A.090 (Local citizen review boards) whose service area does not include the location where the critical incident occurred; or

(D) If the director determines it is appropriate to include one or more legislators as members of the team, up to one state Senator appointed by the President of the Senate and one state Representative appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. A person is ineligible for appointment to a team under this subparagraph if the critical incident occurred in the person’s district, the person had prior contact with or knowledge of the deceased child or the deceased child’s family, or the person is a family member of any person associated with the case.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) During the course of its review of the case, the team may include or consult with the district attorney from the county in which the critical incident occurred.

(b) All members of the team must attend meetings of the team in person, by telephone or by other two-way electronic communication device. A team member may not send a delegate to meetings of the team to appear on the member’s behalf. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, a meeting of the team may be convened and held even if one or more members are unable to attend the meeting.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All information and records available to the department regarding the critical incident shall be provided to team members. Information and records under this subsection include, but are not limited to, medical records, hospital records, records maintained by any state, county or local agency, police investigative data, coroner or medical examiner investigative data and social services records, as necessary to complete a case review under this section.

(b) Information and records provided to team members are confidential and may be disclosed only as necessary to carry out the purposes of the team’s case review.

(6) In reviewing the case to which the team has been assigned, the team shall, with the assistance and cooperation of the department:

(a) Review the case with the primary focus on the history of the safety and well-being of the child who was involved in the critical incident and any other children who may be impacted by the circumstances surrounding the critical incident.

(b) Document and make a part of the record of the case review all team conclusions and decisions.

(c) Complete the case review even if:

(A) The team concludes that the critical incident was the result of the actions of one or more department employees or staff and that such actions were inconsistent with department policy or administrative rule; or

(B) The department’s investigation into the critical incident results in a finding that the report of child abuse is unfounded or cannot be determined, as described in ORS 419B.026 (Required findings for investigation conducted under ORS 419B.020) .

(d) Prepare and submit the final report required under ORS 418.813 (Report) .

(7) If the team concludes that the critical incident involves personnel matters relevant to the department, the department shall refer the matters to the human resources or personnel divisions of the department.

(8) The team may meet, upon conclusion of a criminal investigation or prosecution arising out of a child fatality to which the team was assigned for review, with members of law enforcement that investigated the child fatality or with the prosecuting attorneys who prosecuted the case for the purpose of reviewing the conclusions and recommendations of the team and the reports prepared and submitted by the team.

(9) The department shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 418.806 (Policy) to 418.816 (Critical Incident Review Team website) . The rules adopted by the department shall substantially conform with the department’s child welfare protocol regarding Notification and Review of Critical Incidents. [Formerly 419B.024]

Note: See note under 418.806 (Policy) .

Source: Section 418.811 — Team assignment and membership; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.260 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.260
419A.260 Expunction
Status: repealed

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(1) As used in ORS 419A.260 (Expunction) to 419A.271 (Appointment of counsel) :

(a) “Contact” means any instance in which a person’s act or behavior, or alleged act or behavior, which could result in a referral to a juvenile department or a juvenile court’s assumption of jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) (1)(a) to (c) and (f) or 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) comes to the attention of an agency specified in paragraph (d) of this subsection.

(b) “Expunction” means:

(A) The removal by destruction of a judgment or order related to a contact and all records and references associated with a subject person;

(B) The removal by sealing of a judgment or order related to a contact and all records and references associated with a subject person;

(C) The removal by redaction of a subject person’s name and all personal identifiers and all references to the subject person within a record; or

(D) If a record is kept by the Department of Human Services the department’s affixing to the front of the file containing the record a stamp or statement identifying the name of the individual, the date of expunction and instruction that no further reference may be made to the record that is subject to the expunction notice or order.

(c) “Person” includes a person under 18 years of age.

(d) “Record” includes a fingerprint or photograph file, report, exhibit or other material which contains information relating to a person’s contact with any law enforcement agency, juvenile court or juvenile department, the Psychiatric Security Review Board, the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Youth Authority or the Oregon Health Authority and is kept manually, through the use of electronic data processing equipment, or by any other means by a law enforcement or public investigative agency, a juvenile court or juvenile department or an agency of the State of Oregon. “Record” does not include:

(A) A transcript of a student’s Youth Corrections Education Program academic record;

(B) Material on file with a public agency which is necessary for obtaining federal financial participation regarding financial assistance or services on behalf of a person who has had a contact;

(C) Records kept or disseminated by the Department of Transportation, State Marine Board and State Fish and Wildlife Commission pursuant to juvenile or adult order or recommendation;

(D) Police and court records related to an order of waiver where the matter is still pending in the adult court or on appeal therefrom, or to any disposition as an adult pursuant to such order;

(E) Records related to a support obligation;

(F) Medical records other than those related to a finding of responsible except for insanity under ORS 419C.411 (Disposition order) ;

(G) Records of a proposed or adjudicated termination of parental rights and adoptions;

(H) Any law enforcement record of a person who currently does not qualify for expunction or of current investigations or cases waived to the adult court;

(I) Records and case reports of the Oregon Supreme Court and the Oregon Court of Appeals;

(J) Any records in cases under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) in which a juvenile court found a person to be within the jurisdiction of the court based upon the person’s commission of an act which if done by an adult would constitute one of the following offenses:

(i) Aggravated murder under ORS 163.095 (“Aggravated murder” defined) ;

(ii) Murder in any degree under ORS 163.107 (Murder in the first degree) or 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) ;

(iii) Attempt, solicitation or conspiracy to commit murder in any degree or aggravated murder;

(iv) Manslaughter in the first degree under ORS 163.118 (Manslaughter in the first degree) ;

(v) Manslaughter in the second degree under ORS 163.125 (Manslaughter in the second degree) ;

(vi) Criminally negligent homicide under ORS 163.145 (Criminally negligent homicide) ;

(vii) Assault in the first degree under ORS 163.185 (Assault in the first degree) ;

(viii) Criminal mistreatment in the first degree under ORS 163.205 (Criminal mistreatment in the first degree) ;

(ix) Kidnapping in the first degree under ORS 163.235 (Kidnapping in the first degree) ;

(x) Rape in the third degree under ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) ;

(xi) Rape in the second degree under ORS 163.365 (Rape in the second degree) ;

(xii) Rape in the first degree under ORS 163.375 (Rape in the first degree) ;

(xiii) Sodomy in the third degree under ORS 163.385 (Sodomy in the third degree) ;

(xiv) Sodomy in the second degree under ORS 163.395 (Sodomy in the second degree) ;

(xv) Sodomy in the first degree under ORS 163.405 (Sodomy in the first degree) ;

(xvi) Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree under ORS 163.408 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree) ;

(xvii) Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree under ORS 163.411 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree) ;

(xviii) Sexual abuse in the third degree under ORS 163.415 (Sexual abuse in the third degree) ;

(xix) Sexual abuse in the second degree under ORS 163.425 (Sexual abuse in the second degree) ;

(xx) Sexual abuse in the first degree under ORS 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) ;

(xxi) Promoting prostitution under ORS 167.012 (Promoting prostitution) ;

(xxii) Compelling prostitution under ORS 167.017 (Compelling prostitution) ;

(xxiii) Aggravated driving while suspended or revoked under ORS 163.196 (Aggravated driving while suspended or revoked) ;

(xxiv) Aggravated vehicular homicide under ORS 163.149 (Aggravated vehicular homicide) ; or

(xxv) An attempt to commit a crime listed in this subparagraph other than manslaughter in the second degree and criminally negligent homicide;

(K) Blood samples, buccal samples and other physical evidence and identification information obtained, stored or maintained by the Department of State Police under authority of ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) , 181A.155 (Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses) or 419C.473 (Authority to order blood or buccal samples) ;

(L) Records maintained in the Law Enforcement Data System under ORS 163A.035 (Registration forms) ; or

(M) Records of a law enforcement agency or public investigative agency concerning an open or otherwise unresolved investigation.

(e) “Termination” means:

(A) For a person who is the subject of a record kept by a juvenile court or juvenile department, the final disposition of a case by informal means, by a decision not to place the person on probation or make the person a ward of the court after the person has been found to be within the court’s jurisdiction or by a discontinuance of probation, of the court’s wardship or of the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board, the Oregon Health Authority or the Department of Human Services.

(B) For a person who is the subject of a record kept by a law enforcement or public investigative agency, a juvenile court or juvenile department or an agency of the State of Oregon, the final disposition of the person’s most recent contact with a law enforcement agency.

(2) The juvenile court or juvenile department shall make reasonable effort to provide written notice to a child who is within the court’s jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) (1)(a) to (c) and (f) or to a youth who is within the court’s jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) , and to the child’s or youth’s parent, of the procedures for expunction of a record, the right to and procedure to access counsel under this chapter, the legal effect of an expunction order and the procedures for seeking relief from the duty to report as a sex offender provided under ORS 163A.130 (Relief from reporting obligation for juvenile offenders adjudicated in Oregon) , at the following times:

(a) At any dispositional hearing or at the time of entering into a formal accountability agreement;

(b) At the time of termination;

(c) Upon notice to the subject of an expunction pending pursuant to application of a juvenile department or motion on a juvenile court; and

(d) At the time of notice of execution of an expunction order. [1993 c.33 §50; 1993 c.546 §93; 1993 c.602 §2; 1995 c.422 §69; 1999 c.97 §4; 1999 c.111 §1; 1999 c.626 §17; amendments by 1999 c.626 §40 repealed by 2001 c.884 §1; 2001 c.884 §§3b,3d; 2007 c.867 §8; 2009 c.783 §7; 2013 c.708 §27; 2015 c.320 §2; 2019 c.635 §22; 2021 c.585 §5]

Source: Section 419A.260 — Expunction; definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.085 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.085
411.085 Reconsideration of grants of public assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services may reconsider a grant of general assistance or a grant of public assistance only for the following purposes:

(a) To correct an inadvertent clerical or mathematical error made when determining a grant of general assistance or a grant of public assistance;

(b) To correct misinformation provided to an applicant or recipient by the department;

(c) To consider facts not previously known to the department;

(d) To correct errors caused by a misapplication of the law by the department;

(e) To consider substantive changes in the applicable law; or

(f) To consider a change in circumstances that directly affects the eligibility of a recipient of general assistance or public assistance.

(2) A recipient of general assistance or public assistance may request reconsideration of a grant of general assistance or a grant of public assistance for the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) If the department reduces, suspends or terminates a grant of general assistance or a grant of public assistance after reconsideration under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall provide an opportunity for a hearing under ORS chapter 183.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the department may conduct periodic redeterminations of eligibility of recipients of grants of general assistance or grants of public assistance and participate in audits and other review activities as required by state or federal law. [Formerly 411.111]

Source: Section 411.085 — Reconsideration of grants of public assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.107 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.107
419A.107 Review of cases of adjudicated youths
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds, a local citizen review board shall review cases of adjudicated youths in the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority and placed in substitute care. The local citizen review board shall focus on public safety, adjudicated youth accountability and reformation in conducting the reviews.

(2) The Judicial Department and the Oregon Youth Authority shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement regarding the reviews conducted under subsection (1) of this section. The intergovernmental agreement must outline the:

(a) Timing of the reviews;

(b) Participants to be invited to the reviews; and

(c) Process to be followed in conducting the reviews.

(3) The local citizen review board shall forward findings and recommendations generated at a review under subsection (1) of this section to the court and any other parties designated in the agreement under subsection (2) of this section. The court shall cause the findings and recommendations to become part of the juvenile court file for consideration by the juvenile court judge. [1999 c.187 §1; 2001 c.241 §2; 2021 c.489 §43]

Note: 419A.107 (Review of cases of adjudicated youths) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 419A by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 419A.107 — Review of cases of adjudicated youths , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.910 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.910
420.910 Arrest and detention of escaped, absent or paroled adjudicated youths
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When an adjudicated youth placed in a youth correction facility has escaped or is absent without authorization from the youth correction facility or from the custody of any person in whose charge the adjudicated youth lawfully has been placed, the superintendent of the youth correction facility concerned, or the superintendent’s authorized representative, may order the arrest and detention of the adjudicated youth.

(b) When an adjudicated youth on parole from a youth correction facility is absent from the custody of a person in whose charge the adjudicated youth lawfully has been placed, or has failed to abide by rules of parole supervision or to respond successfully to prior sanctions imposed by the Oregon Youth Authority pursuant to administrative rule, the superintendent of the youth correction facility from which the adjudicated youth is on parole, or the superintendent’s authorized representative, may order the arrest and detention of the adjudicated youth.

(c) The superintendent or authorized representative may issue an order under this subsection based on a reasonable belief that grounds exist for issuing the order. Where reasonable, the superintendent or representative shall investigate to ascertain whether such grounds exist.

(2) An order issued by the superintendent of a youth correction facility, or the superintendent’s representative, as authorized by subsection (1) of this section constitutes full authority for the arrest and detention by a peace officer of the escapee, absentee or parole violator, and all laws applicable to warrants of arrest shall apply to such orders.

(3) An order issued by the superintendent of a youth correction facility, or the superintendent’s representative, as authorized by subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section constitutes full authority for a juvenile community supervision officer to take the parole violator into custody.

(4) In lieu of the procedure in subsection (1) of this section, the juvenile court of the county from which the adjudicated youth or parolee was committed may direct issuance of a warrant of arrest against the adjudicated youth or parolee when notified by the superintendent of the youth correction facility concerned, or the superintendent’s authorized representative, that any adjudicated youth placed in a youth correction facility has escaped or is absent without authorization from the institution to which committed, from parole supervision or from the custody of any person in whose charge the adjudicated youth lawfully has been placed. [1957 c.129 §1; 1957 c.481 §1; 1963 c.256 §9; 1965 c.616 §46; 1985 c.229 §2; 1987 c.892 §3; 1995 c.422 §121; 2013 c.259 §3; 2021 c.489 §133]

Source: Section 420.910 — Arrest and detention of escaped, absent or paroled adjudicated youths , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.848 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.848
419B.848 Process generally
Status: in_force

(1) All process authorized to be issued by any court or officer of the court runs in the name of the State of Oregon and must be signed by the officer issuing the process, and if the process is issued by a clerk of the court, the seal of office of the clerk must be affixed to the process. Summonses and subpoenas are not process.

(2) A civil process may be served or executed on Sunday or any legal holiday. No limitation or prohibition stated in ORS 1.060 (Days for transaction of judicial business) applies to the service or execution of a civil process on a Sunday or legal holiday.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All papers requiring service, may be transmitted from any place by telegraph, facsimile or electronic mail.

(b) The facsimile or telegraphic copy, as defined in ORS 165.840 (“Telegraphic copy” defined for ORS 165.845 and 165.850) , of the order or paper transmitted may be served or executed by the officer or person to whom it is sent for that purpose and returned by the officer or person if any return is required in the same manner and with the same force and effect in all respects as if the copy were the original. The officer or person serving or executing the order or paper has the same authority and is subject to the same liabilities as if the copy were the original. The original, if an order, must be filed in the court from which it was issued and a certified copy of the order must be preserved in the office from which it was sent. The operator may use either the original or certified copy to transmit the order or paper.

(4) Proof of service or execution of process must be made as provided in ORS 419B.833 (Proof of service of summons or mailing) or 419B.851 (Service of process) . [2001 c.622 §14; 2017 c.737 §11]

Source: Section 419B.848 — Process generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.050 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.050
419C.050 Transfer to juvenile court from another court
Status: in_force

If during the pendency of a proceeding involving an allegation of a crime in any court other than a juvenile court it is ascertained that the age of the person who is the subject of the proceeding is such that the matter is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the juvenile court, it is the duty of the court in which the proceeding is pending to transfer the proceeding to the juvenile court of the county in which the proceeding is pending. The clerk of the court transferring the proceeding shall notify the clerk of the juvenile court of the transfer. [1993 c.33 §152; 1995 c.422 §73b; 2017 c.252 §20; 2019 c.634 §15]

Source: Section 419C.050 — Transfer to juvenile court from another court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.220 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.220
417.220 Agreements with other states
Status: in_force

The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are authorized to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Any such agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the State Treasurer in the case of the state and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the state. [1975 c.482 §3]

Source: Section 417.220 — Agreements with other states; effect of financial provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.570 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.570
413.570 Pain Management Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Pain Management Commission is established within the Oregon Health Authority. The commission shall:

(a) Develop pain management recommendations;

(b) Develop ways to improve pain management services through research, policy analysis and model projects; and

(c) Represent the concerns of patients in Oregon on issues of pain management to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly.

(2) The pain management coordinator of the authority shall serve as staff to the commission. [Formerly 409.500]

Note: 413.570 (Pain Management Commission) to 413.599 (Rules) 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 413.570 — Pain Management Commission; duties; staffing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.580 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.580
418.580 Strengthening, Preserving and Reunifying Families programs
Status: in_force

(1) To the extent practicable using available resources, the Department of Human Services and county partners shall implement Strengthening, Preserving and Reunifying Families programs as described in this section. County partners are encouraged to form collaborations with programs to design, oversee and participate in program development and implementation as appropriate. The department shall be the lead agency in efforts undertaken pursuant to this section, but all officers, boards, commissions and other agencies of the State of Oregon shall cooperate with the department to accomplish the duties imposed on the department by ORS 418.575 (Definitions for ORS 418.575 to 418.598) to 418.598 (Rules) and to allocate services provided by programs as described in this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Director of Human Services or the director’s designee, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or the director’s designee or the Director of the Housing and Community Services Department or the director’s designee shall enter into a contract with, and make reasonable payment for services provided by, a program in accordance with ORS 418.575 (Definitions for ORS 418.575 to 418.598) to 418.598 (Rules) , and shall, where necessary, enter into contracts with a lead agency or with county and community entities that have been designated by the county partners to coordinate services provided under this section.

(b) A contract entered into under this subsection shall require only those services that are reasonably available in the county or region where the program is or will be providing services. Services may or may not be located in a given county or region.

(c) At the election of any director or director’s designee, a contract entered into under this subsection may be a performance-based contract.

(3) The programs implemented under this section shall provide an array of services. Depending on resources and availability, the services provided may include but are not limited to the following:

(a) Front end intervention services that include alcohol and drug treatment providers or mental health providers accompanying department caseworkers on initial calls and visits in response to allegations or reports of abuse or neglect. County partners shall participate in assessments to determine the appropriateness and level of program services required for a child and the child’s family, the creation of safety plans to enable the provision of in-home services if appropriate and the development of family preservation and reunification plans for presentation to the juvenile court.

(b) Residential treatment whereby a member of a child’s family with care, custody or control of the child enters a treatment facility accompanied by the child with 24-hour supervision while the child and the member of the child’s family engage in family strengthening activities and receive appropriate mental health and addiction treatment support and services.

(c) Supervised housing whereby a child and the child’s family remain together in program housing while they participate in family strengthening activities, receive mental health and addiction support and services and have the appropriate level of supervision to ensure the physical health, care and safety of the child.

(d) Family-centered day and outpatient treatment services, either after completion of residential treatment or in lieu of residential treatment, designed specifically for substance-abusing parents of children involved in the child welfare system.

(e) Intensive in-home services while the child and family engage in family strengthening activities.

(f) Facilitation of regular contact between a child and the child’s family, if separation has occurred, to facilitate an easier, quicker and more successful transition of the child back into the family home.

(g) Case managers who provide child and family supervision, assistance identifying and accessing needed services, observation and monitoring of parenting behavior, assistance with life skills development and assistance in removing barriers to system independence.

(h) Immediate access to supervised drug-free emergency and short-term housing.

(i) Access to permanent, drug-free housing with on-site case managers and access to supportive services that increase stability for a child and the child’s family.

(j) Family finding services to identify extended family members to provide additional support, resources and alternative placement options if necessary.

(k) Services of a court appointed special advocate appointed under ORS 419B.112 (Court appointed special advocate) where available.

(L) Other services and interventions as programs evolve, research develops and funding becomes available.

(4) The services provided by programs must be culturally competent and include evidence-informed or evidence-based practices.

(5) The department shall establish by rule client-focused functional outcome measures for programs implemented under this section.

(6) Client-focused functional outcome measures may be used as a basis for funding programs and entering into or renewing contracts with programs.

(7) Programs shall develop and implement training and continuing education curricula for persons delivering program services and, when adequate funding exists, sponsor the attendance of service providers at state or national training programs, conferences or other similar events.

(8) Programs may seek funds from public and private sources to:

(a) Meet match requirements for state or federal grants to support the provision of program services;

(b) Implement and operate the training and educational requirements of subsection (7) of this section; and

(c) Provide financial resources for the hiring of personnel and the provision of existing or enhanced program services.

(9) The department, in consultation with programs, shall report annually to the Governor and the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly that address child welfare issues on the progress toward and projected costs of full implementation of ORS 418.575 (Definitions for ORS 418.575 to 418.598) to 418.598 (Rules) . [2011 c.568 §4; 2012 c.97 §29; 2013 c.1 §60]

Source: Section 418.580 — Strengthening, Preserving and Reunifying Families programs; implementation; contracts; services provided; rules; training; funding; annual report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.519 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.519
418.519 Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 418.519 (Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532) to 418.532 (Notices to children in care) :

(1) “Certified foster home” means a foster home subject to ORS 418.625 (Definitions for ORS 418.625 to 418.645) to 418.645 (Appeal from decision of department) .

(2) “Chemical restraint” means a drug or medication that is administered to a child in care to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement.

(3) “Child-caring agency” has the meaning given that term 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) .

(4) “Child in care” has the meaning given that term in ORS 418.257 (Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259) .

(5) “Children’s emergency safety intervention specialist” means a qualified mental health professional licensed to order, monitor and evaluate the use of seclusion and restraint in accredited and certified facilities that provide intensive mental health treatment services to individuals under 21 years of age.

(6) “Developmental disabilities residential facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 418.257 (Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259) .

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Involuntary seclusion” means the confinement of a child in care alone in a room or an enclosed space from which the child in care is prevented from leaving by any means.

(b) “Involuntary seclusion” does not include age-appropriate discipline, including, but not limited to, time-out if the time-out is in a setting from which the child in care is not prevented from leaving by any means.

(8) “Mechanical restraint” means a device used to restrict the movement of a child in care or the movement or normal function of a portion of the body of a child in care.

(9) “Proctor foster home” means a foster home certified by a child-caring agency under ORS 418.248 (Certification of proctor foster homes) .

(10) “Program” means:

(a) A child-caring agency;

(b) A proctor foster home; or

(c) A developmental disabilities residential facility that is a residential training home or facility licensed under ORS 443.415 (License applications) to serve children under 18 years of age.

(11) “Prone restraint” means a restraint in which a child in care is held face down on the floor.

(12) “Reportable injury” means any type of injury to a child in care, including but not limited to rug burns, fractures, sprains, bruising, pain, soft tissue injury, punctures, scratches, concussions, abrasions, dizziness, loss of consciousness, loss of vision, visual disturbance or death.

(13) “Restraint” means the physical restriction of a child in care’s actions or movements by holding the child in care or using pressure or other means.

(14) “Secure adolescent inpatient treatment program” means a child-caring agency that is an intensive treatment services program, as described by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, that provides inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment services to individuals under 21 years of age who require a secure intensive treatment setting.

(15) “Secure children’s inpatient treatment program” means a child-caring agency that is an intensive treatment services program, as described by the authority by rule, that provides inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment services to children under 14 years of age who require a secure intensive treatment setting.

(16) “Serious bodily injury” means any significant impairment of the physical condition of an individual, as determined by qualified medical personnel, whether self-inflicted or inflicted by someone else.

(17) “Supine restraint” means a restraint in which a child in care is held face up on the floor. [2021 c.672 §1; 2023 c.267 §2]

Note: 418.519 (Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532) to 418.532 (Notices to children in care) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.519 — Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.255 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.255
418.255 Inspection and supervision
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall inspect and supervise all child-caring agencies subject to 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) as provided in this section.

(2) Inspections of the premises of a child-caring agency shall occur no less frequently than once per year and shall be made at unexpected times, with irregular intervals between inspections and without previous notice to the agency. Inspections under this subsection shall be limited to premises where children reside and receive care or services from employees or staff who do not reside on the premises.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, a child-caring agency subject to 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) that has annual revenues in excess of $1 million shall provide the Department of Human Services, at such times as the department specifies by rule, with annual financial statements that have been audited by an independent certified public accountant and a tax compliance certificate issued by the Department of Revenue.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, a child-caring agency subject to 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) that has annual revenues of $1 million or less shall provide the Department of Human Services, upon request or at such times as the department specifies by rule, with financial statements that have been reviewed by an independent certified public accountant and a tax compliance certificate issued by the Department of Revenue.

(c) A child-caring agency subject to 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) that provides adoption placement services but does not provide care to a child and does not receive public funds shall provide the Department of Human Services, upon request or at such times as the department specifies by rule, with a tax compliance certificate issued by the Department of Revenue.

(d) Information in financial statements and tax compliance certificates submitted to the Department of Human Services under this subsection is a public record and open for inspection by any person without order of a court.

(e) The Department of Revenue shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this subsection pertaining to tax compliance certificates.

(4) The Department of Human Services may conduct an audit, including a forensic audit, of any child-caring agency subject to 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) to determine compliance with 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 department may, upon request at any time, inspect and audit the books and records, including but not limited to financial records, of the agency. An audit or inspection under this subsection shall be at the expense of the department.

(5) Failure to permit an inspection, whether of the premises or of the books and records of the child-caring agency, or failure to provide the financial statements, as required by this section is grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of a license, certificate or authorization under ORS 418.240 (Licensing, certification and authorization criteria) and for the denial of issuance of a license, certificate or other authorization by the Department of Human Services.

(6) The Department of Human Services may advise the operators, owners and employees of child-caring agencies subject to 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) in regard to approved methods of child care, recommended housing and equipment and appropriate methods to maintain adequate records of operations.

(7) In addition to advice provided under subsection (6) of this section, the Department of Human Services shall provide training regarding appropriate ethnic hair and skin care for children of African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-American or multiracial descent to:

(a) Child-caring agencies;

(b) Persons providing treatment, care or services under the supervision of a child-caring agency; and

(c) Prospective adoptive parents of a child in foster care.

(8) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. [Formerly 419.122; 1971 c.401 §19; 1983 c.510 §8; 2011 c.692 §1; 2016 c.106 §10; 2018 c.40 §2]

Source: Section 418.255 — Inspection and supervision; training; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.781 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.781
417.781 Early Childhood Equity Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Early Childhood Equity Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Early Childhood Equity Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Early Learning and Care to make grants under ORS 417.782 (Early childhood support grant program) to culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs and to promote the capacity of culturally specific organizations to deliver these programs.

(2) The fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund from the Legislative Assembly;

(b) Earnings received on moneys in the fund; and

(c) Other amounts deposited into the fund from any source. [2019 c.122 §53; 2021 c.631 §48]

Note: 417.781 (Early Childhood Equity Fund) and 417.782 (Early childhood support grant program) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 417 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 417.781 — Early Childhood Equity Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.259 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.259
413.259 Patient centered primary care home program and behavioral health home program
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the Oregon Health Authority the patient centered primary care home program and the behavioral health home program. Through these programs, the authority shall:

(a) Define core attributes of a patient centered primary care home and a behavioral health home to promote a reasonable level of consistency of services provided by patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes in this state. In defining core attributes related to ensuring that care is coordinated, the authority shall focus on determining whether these patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes offer comprehensive primary and preventive care, integrated health care and disease management services;

(b) Establish a simple and uniform process to identify patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes that meet the core attributes defined by the authority under paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(c) Develop uniform quality measures that build from nationally accepted measures and allow for standard measurement of patient centered primary care home and behavioral health home performance;

(d) Develop uniform quality measures for acute care hospital and ambulatory services that align with the patient centered primary care home and behavioral health home quality measures developed under paragraph (c) of this subsection; and

(e) Develop policies that encourage the retention of, and the growth in the numbers of, primary care providers.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall appoint an advisory committee to advise the authority in carrying out subsection (1) of this section.

(b) The director shall appoint to the advisory committee 15 individuals who represent a diverse constituency and are knowledgeable about patient centered primary care home delivery systems, behavioral health home delivery systems, integrated health care or health care quality.

(c) Members of the advisory committee are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for expenses shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the authority for the purposes of the advisory committee.

(d) The advisory committee shall use public input to guide policy development.

(3) The authority will also establish, as part of the patient centered primary care home program, learning collaboratives in which state agencies, private health insurance carriers, third party administrators, patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes can:

(a) Share information about quality improvement;

(b) Share best practices that increase access to culturally competent and linguistically appropriate care;

(c) Share best practices that increase the adoption and use of the latest techniques in effective and cost-effective patient centered care;

(d) Coordinate efforts to develop and test methods to align financial incentives to support patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes;

(e) Share best practices for maximizing the utilization of patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes by individuals enrolled in medical assistance programs, including culturally specific and targeted outreach and direct assistance with applications to adults and children of racial, ethnic and language minority communities and other underserved populations;

(f) Coordinate efforts to conduct research on patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes and evaluate strategies to implement patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes that include integrated health care to improve health status and quality and reduce overall health care costs; and

(g) Share best practices for maximizing integration to ensure that patients have access to comprehensive primary and preventive care, integrated health care and disease management services.

(4) The Legislative Assembly declares that collaboration among public payers, private health carriers, third party purchasers and providers to identify appropriate reimbursement methods to align incentives in support of patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes is in the best interest of the public. The Legislative Assembly therefore declares its intent to exempt from state antitrust laws, and to provide immunity from federal antitrust laws, the collaborative and associated payment reforms designed and implemented under subsection (3) of this section that might otherwise be constrained by such laws. The Legislative Assembly does not authorize any person or entity to engage in activities or to conspire to engage in activities that would constitute per se violations of state or federal antitrust laws including, but not limited to, agreements among competing health care providers or health carriers as to the prices of specific levels of reimbursement for health care services.

(5) The authority may contract with a public or private entity to facilitate the work of the learning collaborative described in subsection (3) of this section and may apply for, receive and accept grants, gifts, payments and other funds and advances, appropriations, properties and services from the United States, the State of Oregon or any governmental body or agency or from any other public or private corporation or person for the purpose of establishing and maintaining the collaborative. [Formerly 442.210; 2019 c.536 §1]

Source: Section 413.259 — Patient centered primary care home program and behavioral health home program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.504 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.504
421.504 Structured special alternative incarceration program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections, in consultation with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, shall establish a structured special alternative incarceration program. The program:

(a) Shall reflect evidence-based practices;

(b) Shall provide for cognitive restructuring in conformance with generally accepted rehabilitative standards;

(c) May include a drug and alcohol treatment component that meets the standards promulgated by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 430.357 (Minimum standards) ;

(d) Shall be trauma-informed and gender-responsive; and

(e) Shall be at least 270 days’ duration.

(2) The department shall provide capital improvements and capital construction necessary for the implementation of the program.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the department may convert the structured special alternative incarceration program required by this section into an intensive alternative incarceration addiction program as described in ORS 421.506 (Intensive alternative incarceration addiction program) if the department determines that the needs of offenders in the department’s custody would be better served by an intensive alternative incarceration addiction program than by the structured special alternative incarceration program. [1993 c.681 §3; 1997 c.63 §3; 2005 c.271 §7; 2005 c.708 §12; 2007 c.617 §1; 2009 c.595 §380; 2021 c.501 §5; 2023 c.108 §3]

Note: See note under 421.500 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.504 — Structured special alternative incarceration program; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.020 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.020
417.020 Declaration of public policy
Status: in_force

(1) It hereby is found and declared that:

(a) Juveniles who are not under proper supervision and control, or who have absconded, escaped or run away, are likely to endanger their own health, morals and welfare, and the health, morals and welfare of others; and

(b) The cooperation of this state with other states is necessary to provide for the welfare and protection of juveniles and of the people of this state.

(2) It is therefore the policy of this state, in adopting the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, to cooperate fully with other states in returning juveniles to such other states whenever their return is sought, to accept the return of juveniles whenever a juvenile residing in this state is found or apprehended in another state and to take all measures to initiate proceedings for the return of such juveniles. [1959 c.434 §1; 2019 c.382 §22]

Source: Section 417.020 — Declaration of public policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.335 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.335
415.335 Order to liquidate
Status: in_force

(1) An order to liquidate the business of a coordinated care organization shall direct the Oregon Health Authority to:

(a) Take possession of the property of the coordinated care organization;

(b) Liquidate the business of the coordinated care organization;

(c) Deal with the coordinated care organization’s property and business in the name of the authority or in the name of the coordinated care organization as the court may direct; and

(d) Give notice to all creditors who may have claims against the coordinated care organization to present such claims.

(2) The authority may apply to the court for an order dissolving the corporate existence of a coordinated care organization at the time the authority applies for an order to liquidate or at any time after an order to liquidate has been granted. [2019 c.478 §51]

Source: Section 415.335 — Order to liquidate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.970 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.970
418.970 ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 418.950 (Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970) to 418.970 (ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities) do not apply to child-caring facilities in existence and operating on October 3, 1979. [1979 c.597 §6]

Source: Section 418.970 — ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.976 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.976
418.976 Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 418.976 (Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981) to 418.981 (Children’s System Data Dashboard) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Agency of state government” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) .

(2) “Cultural competence” means accepting and respecting diversity and differences in a continuous process of self-assessment and reflection on one’s personal and organizational perceptions of the dynamics of culture.

(3) “Cultural responsiveness” means the process by which people and systems respond respectfully and effectively to individuals of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, religions, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities, and that protects and preserves the dignity of each.

(4) “Family” includes, with respect to a youth:

(a) A biological or legal parent;

(b) A sibling;

(c) An individual related by blood, marriage or adoption;

(d) A foster parent;

(e) A legal guardian;

(f) A caregiver;

(g) An individual with a significant social relationship with the youth;

(h) Any person who provides support to the youth that the youth identifies as important; and

(i) Any person identified by the youth as being family.

(5) “Participating state agency” means a state officer, board, commission, department, institution, branch or agency of state government whose costs are paid wholly or in part from funds held in the State Treasury and who:

(a) Is identified by the System of Care Advisory Council as a provider of services and supports that are part of the state system of care; or

(b) Provides services or resources to the council.

(6) “Services and supports” means public, private and community resources that assist youth in the achievement of positive outcomes, including but not limited to education, child welfare, public health, primary care, pediatric care, juvenile justice, mental health treatment, substance use treatment and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

(7) “System of care” means a coordinated network of services and supports to youth that:

(a) Integrates care planning and management across multiple levels of care;

(b) Recognizes disability as a natural and healthy part of the human experience;

(c) Is culturally and linguistically competent;

(d) Is designed to build meaningful partnerships with families and youth in the delivery and management of services and the development of policy;

(e) Has a supportive policy and management infrastructure at the state and local levels; and

(f) Is community-based with relationships at the local level.

(8) “Youth” means an individual 25 years of age or younger who has, or is at increased risk of developing, chronic behavioral, emotional, physical or developmental conditions and is under the supervision of or engaged with two or more systems of care. [2019 c.616 §1; 2021 c.367 §24; 2021 c.670 §1]

Note: 418.976 (Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981) to 418.981 (Children’s System Data Dashboard) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.976 — Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.803 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.803
409.803 Oregon Veterans’ Home exempt from assessment
Status: repealed

The Oregon Veterans’ Home is exempt from the assessment imposed under ORS 409.801 (Long term care facility assessment) . [2003 c.736 §18; 2003 c.736 §34; 2005 c.757 §7; 2007 c.780 §10; 2013 c.608 §18]

Note: 409.803 (Oregon Veterans’ Home exempt from assessment) is repealed January 2, 2028, and applies to long term care facility assessments imposed before July 1, 2026. See sections 23 and 31, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, as amended (second note under 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) ).

Source: Section 409.803 — Oregon Veterans’ Home exempt from assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.335 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.335
411.335 Prohibited use of lists or names
Status: in_force

No person or agency shall solicit, disclose, receive, make use of, or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in or acquiesce in the use of, any lists or names for commercial or political purposes of any nature, or for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of the public assistance laws. [1953 c.500 §9; 1997 c.581 §8]

Source: Section 411.335 — Prohibited use of lists or names , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.598 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.598
418.598 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of ORS 418.575 (Definitions for ORS 418.575 to 418.598) to 418.598 (Rules) .

(2) Rules adopted by the department under subsection (1) of this section may not require reporting and compilation of data that exceed the minimum required for the department to comply with ORS 418.575 (Definitions for ORS 418.575 to 418.598) to 418.598 (Rules) and federal laws or regulations. [2011 c.568 §8]

OREGON FOSTER CHILDREN’S SIBLING BILL OF RIGHTS

Source: Section 418.598 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.240 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.240
419A.240 Use of restraints during juvenile court proceedings
Status: in_force

During any juvenile court proceeding under this chapter and ORS chapters 419B and 419C regarding a youth, adjudicated youth or young person:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Instruments of physical restraint, such as handcuffs, chains, irons, straitjackets, cloth restraints, leather restraints, plastic restraints and other similar items, may not be used during the juvenile court proceeding and must be removed prior to the youth, adjudicated youth or young person being brought into the courtroom unless the court finds that the use of restraints is necessary due to an immediate and serious risk of dangerous or disruptive behavior and there are no less restrictive alternatives that will alleviate the immediate and serious risk of dangerous or disruptive behavior.

(b) If the means do not exist to remove instruments of physical restraint as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection prior to the youth, adjudicated youth or young person being brought into the courtroom, such restraints shall be removed prior to commencement of the proceeding.

(c) Instruments of physical restraint removed under this subsection must remain removed for the duration of the proceeding.

(2) In determining whether an immediate and serious risk of dangerous or disruptive behavior exists, the court may consider:

(a) Whether the youth, adjudicated youth or young person has a history of dangerous or disruptive behavior that has placed the youth, adjudicated youth or young person or others in potentially harmful situations as evidenced by recent behavior;

(b) Whether the youth, adjudicated youth or young person presents a substantial risk of inflicting physical harm on himself or others; and

(c) Whether the youth, adjudicated youth or young person presents a substantial risk of flight from the courtroom or courtroom premises.

(3) In determining whether a less restrictive alternative will alleviate the immediate and serious risk of dangerous or disruptive behavior, the court may consider the presence of court personnel, law enforcement officers, juvenile department staff or counselors, or bailiffs.

(4) When the use of restraints is requested by a law enforcement agency, the juvenile department or other party to the juvenile court proceeding, the request must be made in writing and presented to the court and other parties prior to the youth, adjudicated youth or young person’s appearance in the courtroom for the juvenile court proceeding. The request must describe discrete, recent, concrete and observable examples of behaviors or risk factors that justify the use of restraints.

(5) The court shall provide the attorney for the youth, adjudicated youth or young person an opportunity to be heard prior to ordering the use of restraints. If restraints are ordered, the court shall make written findings of fact in support of the order.

(6) Any restraints used must allow the youth, adjudicated youth or young person limited movement of the hands to read and handle documents and writings necessary to the juvenile court proceeding. Under no circumstances should a youth, adjudicated youth or young person be restrained to a stationary object or another person.

(7) Restraints may not be used as punishment, for convenience or as a substitute for staff supervision. [2017 c.257 §2; 2021 c.489 §48]

Source: Section 419A.240 — Use of restraints during juvenile court proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.155 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.155
419B.155 Protective custody not arrest
Status: in_force

(1) Protective custody shall not be deemed an arrest so far as the child is concerned.

(2) A peace officer taking a child into protective custody has all the privileges and immunities of a peace officer making an arrest. [1993 c.33 §62; 1993 c.546 §28]

Source: Section 419B.155 — Protective custody not arrest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.826 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.826
411.826 Hours worked as graduate assistant to count toward SNAP work requirements
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall consider hours worked as a graduate assistant as hours worked in employment for the purpose of meeting employment and training or other work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. [2023 c.579 §2]

Note: 411.826 (Hours worked as graduate assistant to count toward SNAP work requirements) becomes operative January 1, 2025. See section 4, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 2023.

Source: Section 411.826 — Hours worked as graduate assistant to count toward SNAP work requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.555 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.555
414.555 Findings regarding medical assistance for persons with cystic fibrosis
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that there are citizens of this state who have the disease of cystic fibrosis and that cystic fibrosis is generally excluded from any private medical insurance coverage except in an employment situation under group coverage which is usually ended upon termination of employment. The Legislative Assembly further finds that there is a need for a statewide program for the medical care of persons with cystic fibrosis who are unable to pay for their necessary medical services, wholly or in part. [1985 c.532 §1; 1989 c.224 §82]

Note: See note under 414.550 (Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565) .

Source: Section 414.555 — Findings regarding medical assistance for persons with cystic fibrosis , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.827 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.827
411.827 Appropriation of sums received from federal government
Status: in_force

All sums received by the Department of Human Services from the federal government to assist in meeting the costs of processing applications from, and of certifying and recertifying, individuals and households under ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) are hereby appropriated to the department for expenditure in meeting the costs of processing applications from, and making certifications and recertifications of, individuals and households for the benefits made available pursuant to ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) . [1963 c.599 §14]

Source: Section 411.827 — Appropriation of sums received from federal government , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.372 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.372
419C.372 Handling of motor vehicle, boating or game cases not requiring waiver
Status: in_force

If the youth’s conduct consists, or is alleged to consist, of a violation of a law or ordinance relating to the use or operation of a motor vehicle, boating laws or game laws and it appears to the court that the nature of the offense and the youth’s background are such that a proceeding as provided in this chapter is not warranted, the court may handle:

(1) Cases involving boating laws or game laws as provided in ORS 419C.374 (Alternative conduct of proceedings involving traffic, boating and game cases) .

(2) Cases involving the use or operation of a motor vehicle as provided under ORS 809.412 (Authority of juvenile court for suspension or revocation) . [1993 c.33 §221; 1993 c.546 §95]

Source: Section 419C.372 — Handling of motor vehicle, boating or game cases not requiring waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.632 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.632
411.632 Relief where assets transferred, removed or secreted
Status: in_force

If it reasonably appears that a recipient of public assistance or a recipient of medical assistance has assets in excess of those allowed to a recipient of such assistance under applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, and it reasonably appears that such assets may be transferred, removed, secreted or otherwise disposed, then the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may seek appropriate relief under ORCP 83 and 84 or any other provision of law, but only to the extent of the liability. The state shall not be required to post a bond in seeking the relief. [1987 c.438 §6; 2001 c.900 §91; 2011 c.720 §117; 2013 c.688 §52]

Source: Section 411.632 — Relief where assets transferred, removed or secreted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.334 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.334
419B.334 Placement out of state
Status: in_force

When the court determines it would be in the best interest and welfare of a ward, the court may, if there is an interstate compact or agreement or an informal arrangement with another state permitting the ward to reside in another state while under protective supervision, or to be placed in an institution or with an agency in another state, place the ward under protective supervision in such other state. [1993 c.33 §107; 2003 c.396 §56]

Source: Section 419B.334 — Placement out of state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.450 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.450
423.450 Contempt proceedings against person interfering with ombudsman
Status: in_force

If any person willfully obstructs or hinders the proper and lawful exercise of the Corrections Ombudsman’s powers, or willfully misleads or attempts to mislead the Corrections Ombudsman in inquiries under ORS 423.400 (Office established) to 423.450 (Contempt proceedings against person interfering with ombudsman) , the judge of the Circuit Court for Marion County, on application of the ombudsman, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein. [1977 c.378 §11]

Source: Section 423.450 — Contempt proceedings against person interfering with ombudsman , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.990 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.990
416.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who makes, renders, signs or verifies any false or fraudulent statement, or supplies any false or fraudulent information with intent to evade any lawful requirement of the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority is guilty of a misdemeanor. [Formerly part of 411.990 (Penalties) ; 2001 c.900 §225; 2009 c.595 §356]

Source: Section 416.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.458 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.458
409.458 Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program established in department
Status: in_force

The Director of Human Services shall establish the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program to develop and encourage statewide coordination of respite care and to work with community-based private nonprofit, for-profit or public agencies and interested citizen groups in the establishment of community lifespan respite care programs. The Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program shall:

(1) Provide policy and program development support, including but not limited to data collection and outcome measures;

(2) Identify and promote resolution of local and state level policy concerns;

(3) Provide technical assistance to community lifespan respite care programs in the areas of respite care program operations, resource development, best practices, training, coordination with other caregiver programs and promoting public awareness;

(4) Develop and distribute respite care information;

(5) Promote the exchange of information and coordination among state and local government, community lifespan respite care programs, agencies serving individuals with special needs, families and respite care advocates to encourage efficient provision of respite care and reduce duplication of effort;

(6) Ensure statewide access to community lifespan respite care programs; and

(7) Monitor and evaluate implementation of community lifespan respite care programs. [1997 c.745 §3; 2007 c.512 §2]

Source: Section 409.458 — Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program established in department; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.107 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.107
421.107 Use of dog for cell extraction prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

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

(b) “Correctional facility”:

(A) Means any place used for the confinement of adjudicated youths, detained juveniles, persons charged with or convicted of a crime or persons otherwise confined under a court order.

(B) Includes but is not limited to a youth correction facility and a juvenile detention facility.

(C) Applies to a state hospital or a secure intensive community inpatient facility only as to persons detained therein charged with or convicted of a crime, or detained therein after having been found guilty except for insanity of a crime under ORS 161.290 (Incapacity due to immaturity) to 161.373 (Records for fitness to proceed examination) .

(c) “Inmate” means an adjudicated youth confined in a youth correction facility, a juvenile detained in a juvenile detention facility, or any person incarcerated or detained in a correctional facility who is accused of, convicted of or sentenced for a violation of criminal law or for the violation of the terms and conditions of pretrial release, probation, parole, post-prison supervision or a diversion program.

(d) “Juvenile detention facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) .

(e) “Youth correction facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) .

(2) An official of a correctional facility may not use a dog to extract an inmate from a cell.

(3) Nothing in this section prohibits:

(a) The use of a dog in a correctional facility for the purposes of tracking the location of an inmate or detecting contraband as defined in ORS 162.135 (Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205) .

(b) The use of a dog in a correctional facility to quell a disturbance, prevent an inmate escape or address an immediate health or safety risk to inmates or staff members.

(c) The use of dogs in a correctional facility as part of an inmate dog training program or for purposes relating to the rehabilitation, treatment, vocational education and skill-building of inmates. [2019 c.333 §1; 2021 c.489 §155]

Note: 421.107 (Use of dog for cell extraction prohibited) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 421 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 421.107 — Use of dog for cell extraction prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.538 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.538
414.538 Prohibition on coverage limitations
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may not impose income or resource limitations or a prior period of uninsurance on a woman who otherwise qualifies for medical assistance under ORS 414.534 (Treatment for breast or cervical cancer) or 414.536 (Presumptive eligibility for medical assistance for treatment of breast or cervical cancer) .

(2) In establishing eligibility requirements for medical assistance under ORS 414.534 (Treatment for breast or cervical cancer) , the department and the authority shall give priority to low-income women. [2001 c.902 §4; 2009 c.595 §315; 2011 c.720 §141]

Note: See note under 414.532 (Definitions for ORS 414.534 to 414.538) .

Source: Section 414.538 — Prohibition on coverage limitations; priority to low-income women , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.084 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.084
421.084 Adult basic skills development program
Status: in_force

(1) The Administrator of Correctional Education shall administer an adult basic skills development program for all individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections. The program shall:

(a) Test individuals for basic reading and mathematics skills or, for individuals with limited English language proficiency, English speaking skills. Testing for basic intelligence, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and adaptive behavior skills shall be administered as needed except that the administrator may accept equivalent test results from other sources.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, be mandatory for all individuals testing below a 8.0 grade equivalency on a standardized reading test approved by the National Reporting System for Adult Education of the United States Department of Education and by the Adult Basic Skills Program of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development.

(c) Provide progress testing and certification.

(d) Provide strong incentives for entering the program and for achieving the minimum reading level and, for those individuals with demonstrated ability, provide incentives for making progress toward earning a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test.

(e) Maintain records of an individual’s achievement in the program and make those records available to the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision.

(2) Testing for basic skills and participation in the adult basic skills development program are not required for adults in custody:

(a) Sentenced to or otherwise confined by the department for less than one year;

(b) Sentenced to life imprisonment without parole;

(c) Sentenced to death;

(d) With developmental disabilities; or

(e) Who are specifically exempted by the Department of Corrections for security or health reasons. [1989 c.363 §3; 1991 c.855 §4; 2007 c.15 §3; 2007 c.70 §202; 2007 c.71 §114a; 2015 c.366 §93; 2017 c.66 §24; 2019 c.213 §134]

Source: Section 421.084 — Adult basic skills development program; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.285 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.285
419C.285 Parties to delinquency proceeding
Status: in_force

(1) At the adjudication stage of a delinquency proceeding, the parties to the proceeding are the youth and the state, represented by the district attorney or the juvenile department. At the dispositional stage of a delinquency proceeding, the following are also parties:

(a) The parents or guardian of the youth;

(b) A court appointed special advocate, if appointed;

(c) The Oregon Youth Authority or other child care agency, if the youth is temporarily committed to the agency; and

(d) An intervenor who petitions or files a motion on the basis of a child-parent relationship under ORS 109.119 (Rights of person who establishes emotional ties creating child-parent relationship or ongoing personal relationship) .

(2) The rights of the parties include, but are not limited to:

(a) The right to notice of the proceeding and copies of the pleadings;

(b) The right to appear with counsel and to have counsel appointed if otherwise provided by law;

(c) The right to call witnesses, cross-examine witnesses and participate in hearings;

(d) The right to appeal;

(e) The right to request a hearing; and

(f) The right to notice of any proceeding before the Psychiatric Security Review Board.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Persons who are not parties under subsection (1) of this section may petition the court for rights of limited participation. The petition must be filed and served on all parties no later than two weeks before a proceeding in the case in which participation is sought. The petition must state:

(A) The reason the participation is sought;

(B) How the person’s involvement is in the best interest of the youth or the administration of justice;

(C) Why the parties cannot adequately present the case; and

(D) What specific relief is being sought.

(b) If the court finds that the petition is well founded, the court may grant rights of limited participation as specified by the court.

(c) Persons petitioning for rights of limited participation are not entitled to appointed counsel.

(4) In all delinquency proceedings, interpreters shall be appointed in the manner specified by ORS 45.275 (Appointment of interpreter for non-English-speaking party, witness or victim) and 45.285 (Appointment of interpreter for party, witness or victim with disability) for the parties to the proceeding, the victim, witnesses, any person granted rights of limited participation, and any parent or guardian of the youth without regard to whether the parent or guardian is a party to the proceeding. [1993 c.546 §73; 1997 c.873 §22; 2001 c.214 §2; 2001 c.962 §85; 2003 c.396 §§102,103; 2005 c.843 §8; 2015 c.155 §6]

Source: Section 419C.285 — Parties to delinquency proceeding; rights of limited participation; interpreters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.890 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.890
411.890 JOBS Plus Implementation Council
Status: in_force

A JOBS Plus Implementation Council shall be established in service areas to be determined by the Director of Human Services to assist the JOBS Plus Advisory Board and the Department of Human Services in the administration of the JOBS Plus Program and to allow local flexibility in dealing with the particular needs of each county. Each council shall be primarily responsible for recruiting and encouraging participation of employment providers in the county. Each council shall be composed of seven members who shall be appointed by the county commissioners in each county in the district. Council members shall be residents of the district in which they are appointed and shall serve four-year terms. Six members of the council shall be from the local business community. At least one member shall be a current or former recipient of the temporary assistance for needy families program or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. [1995 c.561 §11 and 1995 c.816 §24; 1997 c.581 §20; 2001 c.900 §96; 2009 c.21 §53; 2009 c.599 §13]

Source: Section 411.890 — JOBS Plus Implementation Council; duties; membership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.565 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.565
414.565 When payments not made for cystic fibrosis services
Status: in_force

Payments under ORS 414.550 (Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565) to 414.565 (When payments not made for cystic fibrosis services) shall not be made for any services which are available to the recipient under any other private, state or federal programs or under other contractual or legal entitlements. However, no provision of ORS 414.550 (Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565) to 414.565 (When payments not made for cystic fibrosis services) is intended to limit in any way state participation in any federal program for medical care of persons with cystic fibrosis. [1985 c.532 §4]

Note: See note under 414.550 (Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565) .

Source: Section 414.565 — When payments not made for cystic fibrosis services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.071 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.071
414.071 Timely payment for dental services
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services shall approve or deny prior authorization requests for dental services not later than 30 days after submission thereof by the provider, and shall make payments to providers of prior authorized dental services not later than 30 days after receipt of the invoice of the provider. [Formerly 411.459]

Note: 414.071 (Timely payment for dental services) 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 414.071 — Timely payment for dental services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.563 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.563
413.563 Requirement for interpretation service company to use health care interpreters from registry
Status: in_force

(1) An interpretation service company operating in this state:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, may not arrange for a health care interpreter to provide interpretation services in health care settings if the health care interpreter is not listed on the health care interpreter registry described in ORS 413.558 (Procedures for testing, qualifications and certification of health care interpreters) .

(b) May arrange for a health care interpreter who is not listed on the health care interpreter registry to provide interpretation services in health care settings only if:

(A) A health care provider represents to the interpretation service company that the health care provider:

(i) Has taken appropriate steps necessary to arrange for a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry in the manner prescribed by rule under ORS 413.559 (Requirement for provider to work with health care interpreter from registry) ; and

(ii) Was unable to arrange for a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry; and

(B) The interpretation service company does not employ a health care interpreter listed on the health care interpreter registry who is available to provide interpretation services to the health care provider.

(c) May not represent to a health care provider that a contracted or employed health care interpreter referred by the company is a certified health care interpreter unless the interpreter has met the requirements for certification under ORS 413.558 (Procedures for testing, qualifications and certification of health care interpreters) and has been issued a valid certification by the authority.

(d) May not require or suggest to a health care interpreter that the health care interpreter procure the health care interpreter’s own personal protective equipment as a condition of receiving a referral.

(2) An interpretation service company shall maintain records of each encounter in which the company refers to a health care provider worked with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry or a health care interpreter who is not on the registry. The records must include:

(a) The name of the health care interpreter; and

(b) The health care interpreter’s registry number, if applicable. [2021 c.453 §4]

Note: 413.563 (Requirement for interpretation service company to use health care interpreters from registry) 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.

Source: Section 413.563 — Requirement for interpretation service company to use health care interpreters from registry; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.116 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.116
419A.116 Findings and recommendations
Status: in_force

(1) After reviewing each case, the local citizen review board shall make written findings and recommendations with respect to:

(a) Whether reasonable efforts were made prior to the placement, to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the child or ward from the home;

(b) If the case plan at the time of the review is to reunify the family, whether the Department of Human Services has made reasonable efforts to make it possible for the child or ward to safely return home and whether the parent has made sufficient progress to make it possible for the child or ward to safely return home;

(c) If the case plan at the time of the review is something other than to reunify the family, whether the department has made reasonable efforts to place the child or ward in a timely manner in accordance with the case plan, including, if appropriate, placement of the child or ward through an interstate placement, and to complete the steps necessary to finalize the permanent placement of the child or ward;

(d) The continuing need for and appropriateness of the placement;

(e) Compliance with the case plan;

(f) The progress which has been made toward alleviating the need for placement;

(g) A likely date by which the child or ward may be returned home or placed for adoption;

(h) Other problems, solutions or alternatives the board determines should be explored;

(i) Whether the court should appoint an attorney or other person as special advocate to represent or appear on behalf of the child or ward under ORS 419B.195 (Appointment of counsel for child or ward) ;

(j) For a ward 16 years of age or older with a permanency plan of another planned permanent living arrangement, the steps the department is taking to ensure that:

(A) The ward’s substitute care provider is following the reasonable and prudent parent standard; and

(B) The ward has regular, ongoing opportunities to engage in age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities, including consultation with the ward in an age-appropriate manner about the opportunities the ward has to participate in the activities;

(k) Whether there is reason to know, as described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) , that the child or ward is an Indian child; and

(L) If there is reason to know the child or ward is an Indian child:

(A) Whether the department made active efforts, as described in ORS 419B.645 (Active efforts) , to prevent the breakup of the Indian family prior to the child’s removal;

(B) If the case plan at the time of the review is to reunify the family, whether the department has provided active efforts to make it possible for the child to safely return home and whether the parent has made sufficient progress to make it possible for the child to return home;

(C) If the case plan at the time of review is to reunify the family and the child or ward is placed in a home outside the placement preferences described in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) , whether the department has continued to maintain the relationship of the child or ward with potential adoption preferences or whether the department has continued to search for a permanent placement that satisfies the placement preferences described in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) ; and

(D) If the case plan at the time of the review is something other than to reunify the family, whether the department has made active efforts to place the child in a timely manner in accordance with the placement preferences under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) .

(2) The local citizen review board may, if the case plan has changed during the period since the last review by a local citizen review board or court hearing, make written findings and recommendations with respect to:

(a) Whether the Department of Human Services has made reasonable efforts or, if the child is an Indian child, active efforts to make it possible for the child or ward to safely return home and whether the parent has made sufficient progress to make it possible for the child or ward to safely return home, if a plan to reunify the family was in effect for any part of the period since the last review or hearing; or

(b) Whether the department has made reasonable efforts to place the child or ward in a timely manner in accordance with the case plan, including, if appropriate, placement of the child or ward through an interstate placement, and to complete the steps necessary to finalize the permanent placement of the child or ward, if a case plan other than to reunify the family was in effect for any part of the period since the last review or hearing.

(3) In determining whether the Department of Human Services has made reasonable efforts or, if the child is an Indian child, active efforts to make it possible for the child or ward to safely return home, the local citizen review board shall consider the child or ward’s health and safety the paramount concerns.

(4) No later than 10 days after receiving the findings and recommendations of the local citizen review board, a party adversely affected by the findings and recommendations may request judicial review. [1993 c.33 §31; 2001 c.686 §20; 2003 c.396 §22; 2007 c.611 §3; 2015 c.254 §2; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §52; 2021 c.398 §53a]

Source: Section 419A.116 — Findings and recommendations; judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.018 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.018
418.018 Department required to inform public about ORS 418.017 and affirmative defense
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Human Services shall inform the public about the provisions of ORS 418.017 (Parent allowed to anonymously leave child at authorized facility) and the affirmative defense created in ORS 163.535 (Abandonment of a child) .

(b) An authorized facility, as defined in ORS 418.017 (Parent allowed to anonymously leave child at authorized facility) , shall post and maintain signs outside of the facility notifying the public of the facility and providing the information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) The department shall design the signs described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Human Services may accept gifts, grants or contributions from any source, whether public or private, for the purpose of carrying out subsection (1) of this section. Moneys accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the department and are continuously appropriated to the department for the payment of expenses and costs incurred in carrying out subsection (1) of this section. [2001 c.597 §3; 2023 c.561 §2]

Note: See note under 418.017 (Parent allowed to anonymously leave child at authorized facility) .

Source: Section 418.018 — Department required to inform public about ORS 418.017 and affirmative defense; funding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.340 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.340
416.340 Collection of claim against estate of deceased
Status: in_force

(1) With respect to any claim against the estate of a deceased person, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may:

(a) Secure payment of the claim in whole or in part by the acceptance of assignments, conveyances, notes, mortgages and other transfers of property or interests therein.

(b) Waive the claim to the extent that the department or the authority finds that enforcement would tend to defeat the purpose of the public assistance or medical assistance laws.

(2) To the extent that the need for aid resulted from a crime committed against the recipient, a claim for recovery of the amount of such aid defeats the purpose of the public assistance or medical assistance laws. [1963 c.114 §2; 1985 c.522 §6; 2011 c.720 §153; 2013 c.688 §86]

Source: Section 416.340 — Collection of claim against estate of deceased; waiver of claim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.367 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.367
419B.367 Letters of guardianship
Status: in_force

(1) Upon granting a motion for guardianship under ORS 419B.366 (Guardianship) or upon granting a petition for guardianship under ORS 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) , the court shall issue letters of guardianship to the guardian. As provided in ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) , a guardian may disclose letters of guardianship when necessary to fulfill the duties of a guardian. Letters of guardianship must be in substantially the following form:

State of Oregon, )

) LETTERS OF

County of___ ) GUARDIANSHIP

BY THESE LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP be informed:

That on ______ (month) ___(day), 2___, the ______ Court,

______County, State of Oregon, appointed ________ (name of guardian) guardian for ________ (name of ward) and that the named guardian has qualified and has the authority and duties of guardian for the named ward including legal custody of the ward, except as provided below.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the court at my office on ______ (month) ___(day), 2___.

(Seal)

______, Clerk of the Court

By______, Deputy

(2) If the ward is an Indian child and the court finds that an agreement is in place between the Indian child’s tribe and the guardian that requires the guardian to maintain contact between the Indian child and the Indian child’s tribe, the order must include the terms of that agreement.

(3) In the order appointing the guardian, the court shall require the guardian to file with the court a written report within 30 days after each anniversary of appointment and may:

(a) Specify the frequency and nature of visitation or contact between relatives, including siblings, and the ward, if the court determines that visitation or contact is in the ward’s best interests;

(b) Enter an order for child support pursuant to ORS 419B.400 (Authority to order support) that complies with ORS 25.275 (Formula for determining child support awards) ; and

(c) Make any other order to provide for the ward’s continuing safety and well-being.

(4) The report required under subsection (3) of this section must:

(a) Contain a summary sheet that:

(A) Identifies the written report and includes the date of submission and the name of the submitting person; and

(B) Is maintained as part of the record of the case under ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) (1);

(b) Be maintained in the supplemental confidential file under ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) (2); and

(c) Contain an affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the report or contain a declaration under penalty of perjury immediately above the signature line of the guardian as follows: “I hereby declare that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand it is made for use as evidence in court and is subject to penalty for perjury.”

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon timely receipt of a report under subsection (3) of this section, the court shall review the report and maintain the report as described in subsection (4) of this section. The court may:

(A) Direct the local citizen review board to conduct a review;

(B) Subject to the availability of funds, appoint a court visitor and require the visitor to file a report with the court; or

(C) Conduct a court review.

(b) If the court does not receive a report under subsection (3) of this section in a timely manner, the court shall:

(A) Direct the local citizen review board to conduct a review;

(B) Subject to the availability of funds, appoint a court visitor and require the visitor to file a report with the court; or

(C) Conduct a court review.

(6) Except as otherwise limited by the court, a person appointed guardian has legal custody of the ward and the duties and authority of legal custodian and guardian under ORS 419B.373 (Duties and authority of legal custodian) and 419B.376 (Duties and authority of guardian) . A guardian is not liable to third persons for acts of the ward solely by reason of being appointed guardian. [2003 c.229 §3; 2005 c.84 §1; 2007 c.333 §3; 2013 c.417 §6; 2015 c.119 §4; 2015 c.121 §11; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §45]

Source: Section 419B.367 — Letters of guardianship; reports by guardian; review of reports; legal status and liability of guardian , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.041 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.041
414.041 Simplified application process
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, under the direction of the Oregon Health Policy Board and in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, shall implement a streamlined and simple application process for the medical assistance and premium assistance programs administered by the Oregon Health Authority. The process must meet the requirements of ORS 411.400 (Application for medical assistance) , 411.402 (Procedures for verifying eligibility for medical assistance) , 411.404 (Determination of eligibility for medical assistance) , 411.406 (Notice of change in circumstances) , 411.408 (Hearing on eligibility for medical assistance) and 411.967 (Forms and notices to be in plain language) .

(2) In developing the simplified application process, the authority shall consult with persons not employed by the authority who have experience in serving vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations.

(3) The authority and the department shall facilitate outreach and enrollment efforts to connect eligible individuals with all available publicly funded health programs. [2009 c.867 §35; 2009 c.828 §58; 2011 c.720 §130; 2013 c.681 §47; 2013 c.688 §69]

Note: 414.041 (Simplified application process) 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 414.041 — Simplified application process; outreach and enrollment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.049 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.049
412.049 Powers and duties of department
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall:

(1) Supervise the administration of the temporary assistance for needy families program under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.155 (Additional monthly payments of elderly rental assistance) .

(2) Make such rules and regulations and take such action as may be necessary or desirable for carrying out ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.155 (Additional monthly payments of elderly rental assistance) .

(3) Prescribe the form of and print and supply such forms as it deems necessary and advisable.

(4) Cooperate with the federal government in matters of mutual concern pertaining to temporary assistance for needy families, including the adoption of such methods of administration as are found by the federal government to be necessary for the efficient operation of the plan for such aid.

(5) Accept and disburse any and all federal funds made available to the State of Oregon for temporary assistance for needy families purposes. [Formerly 418.100; 2015 c.765 §16]

Source: Section 412.049 — Powers and duties of department; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.107 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.107
415.107 Examinations and audits
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall examine every coordinated care organization, including an audit of the financial affairs of the coordinated care organization, as often as the authority determines an examination to be necessary but at least once every five years. An examination shall be conducted for the purpose of determining the financial condition of the coordinated care organization, its ability to fulfill its obligations and its manner of fulfillment, the nature of its operations and its compliance with ORS 415.012 (Definitions for ORS 415.012 to 415.430) to 415.430 (Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care) or rules adopted pursuant to ORS 415.011 (Oregon Health Authority regulation of financial solvency of CCOs to align with regulation of domestic insurers) . The authority may also examine any person holding the capital stock, membership or other ownership or controlling interest in a coordinated care organization for the purpose of controlling the management of the coordinated care organization as a voting trustee or otherwise. [2019 c.478 §7]

Source: Section 415.107 — Examinations and audits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.572 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.572
413.572 Additional duties of commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Pain Management Commission shall:

(a) Develop a pain management education program curriculum for a one-hour training and update it biennially.

(b) Provide health professional regulatory boards and other health boards, committees or task forces with the curriculum.

(c) Work with health professional regulatory boards and other health boards, committees or task forces to develop approved pain management education programs as required.

(2) The curriculum must take into account the needs of Oregon Tribal communities, communities of color and other groups who have been disproportionately affected by adverse social determinants of health, such as racism, trauma, adverse childhood experiences and other factors that influence how an individual experiences chronic pain. [Formerly 409.510; 2021 c.50 §2]

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

Source: Section 413.572 — Additional duties of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.512 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.512
421.512 Rulemaking
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 421.504 (Structured special alternative incarceration program) , 421.506 (Intensive alternative incarceration addiction program) , 421.507 (Suspension or termination of program) , 421.508 (Determination of eligibility for program) and 421.509 (Provision of information to program participants) .

(2) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall adopt or amend rules as necessary to integrate the programs into sentencing guidelines. [1993 c.681 §5; 2003 c.464 §6; 2021 c.501 §7]

Note: See note under 421.500 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.512 — Rulemaking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.667 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.667
414.667 Definition for ORS 414.667 to 414.669
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 414.667 (Definition for ORS 414.667 to 414.669) , 414.668 (Access to doula services) and 414.669 (Payment for doula services) , “doula” means an individual who meets criteria for a doula adopted by the Oregon Health Authority in accordance with ORS 414.665 (Traditional health workers utilized by coordinated care organizations) . [2017 c.281 §2]

Source: Section 414.667 — Definition for ORS 414.667 to 414.669 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.065 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.065
410.065 Comprehensive plan for long term care system
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall develop a comprehensive plan for Oregon’s long term care system for seniors and persons with physical disabilities.

(2) In developing the comprehensive plan, the department shall work with stakeholders, advocates for seniors and advocates for persons with physical disabilities.

(3) The comprehensive plan must include recommendations for:

(a) Improving the long term care system in Oregon;

(b) Improving access by seniors and persons with physical disabilities to services in the least restrictive long term care settings;

(c) Obtaining any Medicaid waivers that may be required; and

(d) Creating a reimbursement structure that ensures access to services while controlling costs and maintaining quality care by:

(A) Reexamining client acuity and appropriate service priority level designations;

(B) Developing reimbursement rates that are reasonably competitive with rates paid by private payers;

(C) Creating incentives for providers to participate in the state medical assistance program; and

(D) Addressing geographic differentials. [2008 c.37 §1]

Note: 410.065 (Comprehensive plan for long term care system) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 410 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 410.065 — Comprehensive plan for long term care system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.884 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.884
419B.884 Depositions
Status: in_force

(1) After the commencement of a proceeding under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) or 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) , a party may move the court for an order allowing a deposition to be taken to perpetuate the testimony of a witness who is:

(a) Outside the jurisdiction of, or otherwise not subject to the process of, the court; or

(b) Unable to attend because of age, sickness, infirmity, imprisonment or undue hardship.

(2) The affidavit in support of the motion to take a deposition to perpetuate testimony, in addition to setting forth the reasons described in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section, shall also set forth:

(a) The reasons why the testimony of the witness sought to be deposed cannot be taken by telephone at the time of the hearing;

(b) Where the deposition is to be taken;

(c) The manner of recording the deposition; and

(d) A brief statement of the substance of the testimony that the witness is expected to give.

(3) If the court finds that taking a deposition will best promote the just, speedy and inexpensive resolution of one or more issues in the proceeding or that taking a deposition is necessary to meet the requirements of due process, the court shall grant the motion.

(4) If the motion is granted, the court may, in its discretion, set conditions regarding the time, place and method of taking the deposition. [Formerly 419B.315]

Source: Section 419B.884 — Depositions; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).