ORS § 410.751 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.751
410.751 Reports to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

During each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly, the Department of Human Services shall report to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means and the committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health or human services, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , on the:

(1) Types of services provided under ORS 410.750 (Department of Human Services to provide services to individuals with brain injuries) ;

(2) Number of individuals with brain injuries who received services described in ORS 410.750 (Department of Human Services to provide services to individuals with brain injuries) (2);

(3) Barriers faced by individuals with brain injuries in accessing needed services; and

(4) Needs of individuals with brain injuries that are not being met by any known provider or other entity in this state. [2023 c.573 §2]

Source: Section 410.751 — Reports to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.320 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.320
416.320 Manner of approval and payment of county claims against estate
Status: in_force

All claims of the type mentioned in ORS 416.310 (Estate of deceased person liable for aid received) shall be itemized and verified by the county clerk and presented by the county clerk to the administrator or executor of the estate; except that the claims shall be verified by the county accountant in counties having a county accountant authorized by ORS chapter 210. The claims shall be approved and paid by the administrator or executor in the manner and in the order of preference provided by law for approval and payment of claims and charges against estates of deceased persons. [Formerly 411.490; 1983 c.310 §19]

Source: Section 416.320 — Manner of approval and payment of county claims against estate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.333 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.333
415.333 Powers of Oregon Health Authority in liquidation proceeding
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority, after taking possession of the property and business of any coordinated care organization, shall:

(1) Subject to a court’s direction, immediately conduct the business of the coordinated care organization or take steps authorized by law to rehabilitate, liquidate or conserve the coordinated care organization;

(2) Be vested with the coordinated care organization’s title and interest in and to all assets and property of every kind, both tangible and intangible;

(3) Possess, in the name of the coordinated care organization or in the name of the authority, all rights, privileges, powers and authority granted to coordinated care organizations in this state or otherwise possessed by coordinated care organizations generally, without regard to any limitations prescribed in the articles or bylaws of the coordinated care organization; and

(4) Perform and do all acts that the authority deems necessary, advisable or expedient. [2019 c.478 §30]

Source: Section 415.333 — Powers of Oregon Health Authority in liquidation proceeding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.641 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.641
421.641 Hearings in region where proposed site located
Status: in_force

(1) Within 21 days after a site is proposed under ORS 421.637 (When department required to propose site) , the Director of the Department of Corrections shall hold a hearing within the region where the proposed site is located to receive Department of Corrections, local government, neighborhood, law enforcement and public testimony regarding the proposed site.

(2) Not later than seven days before the hearing held under subsection (1) of this section, any affected local government or any person may submit proposed conditions to the director. Each proposed condition shall:

(a) Be stated separately;

(b) Be in writing;

(c) Be specific;

(d) Directly relate to the site and the criteria described in ORS 421.637 (When department required to propose site) (1); and

(e) Be supported by a statement of the need or reasons therefor.

(3) Within seven days following the hearing required under subsection (1) of this section, the director shall issue a final report regarding the proposed site. If the director recommends that the proposed site be used for the construction and operation of a women’s correctional facility and intake center complex, the director shall specify in the report those conditions the director deems necessary and appropriate for the site.

(4) If the director recommends a site for which the local government did not express interest as described in ORS 421.637 (When department required to propose site) (1)(a), the director shall make findings that demonstrate why the director selected the site. [1999 c.982 §4]

Source: Section 421.641 — Hearings in region where proposed site located; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.688 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.688
414.688 Commission established
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Practice of pharmacy” has the meaning given that term in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(b) “Retail drug outlet” has the meaning given that term in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(2) The Health Evidence Review Commission is established in the Oregon Health Authority, consisting of 13 members appointed by the Governor in consultation with professional and other interested organizations, and confirmed by the Senate, as follows:

(a) Five members must be physicians licensed to practice medicine in this state who have clinical expertise in the areas of family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics, perinatal health, pediatrics, disabilities, geriatrics or general surgery. One of the physicians must be a doctor of osteopathic medicine, and one must be a hospital representative or a physician whose practice is significantly hospital-based.

(b) One member must be a dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679 who has clinical expertise in general, pediatric or public health dentistry.

(c) One member must be a public health nurse.

(d) One member must be a behavioral health representative who may be a social services worker, alcohol and drug treatment provider, psychologist or psychiatrist.

(e) Two members must be consumers of health care who are patient advocates or represent the areas of indigent services, labor, business, education or corrections.

(f) One member must be a complementary or alternative medicine provider who is a chiropractic physician licensed under ORS chapter 684, a naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or an acupuncturist licensed under ORS chapter 677.

(g) One member must be an insurance industry representative who may be a medical director or other administrator.

(h) One member must be a pharmacy representative who engages in the practice of pharmacy at a retail drug outlet.

(3) No more than six members of the commission may be physicians either in active practice or retired from practice.

(4) Members of the commission serve for a term of four years at the pleasure of the Governor. A member is eligible for reappointment.

(5) Members 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 available to the Oregon Health Authority for purposes of the commission. [2011 c.720 §22; 2017 c.409 §10]

Source: Section 414.688 — Commission established; membership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.280 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.280
417.280 Victim services providers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “victim services provider” means a nonprofit agency or program receiving moneys administered by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Justice that offers safety planning, counseling, support or advocacy to victims of domestic violence.

(2) The Department of Human Services may contract with local victim services providers to place staff members from victim services providers at child welfare offices for the purposes of allowing the staff members to divide their time between the child welfare office and the staff member’s office to foster a closer working relationship between the child welfare system and victim services providers.

(3) If the department contracts with local victim services providers, the staff members described in subsection (2) of this section shall:

(a) Provide in-depth safety planning, education, advocacy and continuing support to adult victims of domestic violence who have children in the child welfare system;

(b) Receive referrals on cases that are closed at assessment; and

(c) Participate in case reviews and provide consultation to workers at the child welfare office.

(4) In addition to the services provided under subsection (3) of this section, staff members from victim services providers shall work with addiction and recovery teams to help address co-occurrence of domestic violence and substance abuse.

(5) If the department contracts with local victim services providers, the department shall consult with victim services providers in creating policies and protocols to coordinate the provision of services under this section. [2009 c.333 §1]

Source: Section 417.280 — Victim services providers; placement at child welfare offices; coordination of services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.813 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.813
411.813 Farm Direct Nutrition Programs authorized
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, in partnership with the State Department of Agriculture, is authorized to operate a Farm Direct Nutrition Program to provide supplemental assistance to participants in the Women, Infants and Children Program established by ORS 413.500 (Women, Infants and Children Program) for the purchase of fresh, unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from farmers’ markets or roadside stands.

(2) The authority, in partnership with the department, is authorized to operate a Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program to provide supplemental assistance to individuals who are 60 years of age or older and who receive medical assistance under ORS chapter 414 or supplemental nutrition assistance under ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) , to purchase fresh, unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from farmers’ markets or roadside stands.

(3) The authority shall adopt by rule procedures and eligibility criteria for the Farm Direct Nutrition Program and the Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program to permit the state to receive grants from the United States Department of Agriculture through the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program described in 7 C.F.R. part 248 and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program described in 7 C.F.R. part 249. [2013 c.92 §1]

Note: 411.813 (Farm Direct Nutrition Programs authorized) 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 411.813 — Farm Direct Nutrition Programs authorized; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.698 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.698
414.698 Comparative effectiveness of medical technologies
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Evidence Review Commission shall conduct comparative effectiveness research of medical technologies selected in accordance with ORS 414.695 (Medical technology assessment) . The commission may conduct the research by comprehensive review of the comparative effectiveness research undertaken by recognized state, national or international entities. The commission may consider evidence relating to prescription drugs that is relevant to a medical technology assessment but may not conduct a drug class evidence review or medical technology assessment solely of a prescription drug. The commission shall disseminate the research findings to health care consumers, providers and third-party payers and to other interested stakeholders.

(2) The commission shall develop or identify and shall disseminate evidence-based health care guidelines for use by providers, consumers and purchasers of health care in Oregon.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall vigorously pursue health care purchasing strategies that adopt the research findings described in subsection (1) of this section and the evidence-based health care guidelines described in subsection (2) of this section. [2011 c.720 §26]

Note: See note under 414.695 (Medical technology assessment) .

Source: Section 414.698 — Comparative effectiveness of medical technologies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.389 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.389
419B.389 Inability of parent to comply with order of court
Status: in_force

A parent who believes or claims that financial, health or other problems will prevent or delay the parent’s compliance with an order of the court must inform the court of the relevant circumstances as soon as reasonably possible and, if appropriate, seek relief from the order under ORS 419B.923 (Modifying or setting aside order or judgment) . [2001 c.360 §3; 2003 c.315 §1]

Source: Section 419B.389 — Inability of parent to comply with order of court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.555 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.555
423.555 Statewide program evaluation and information system
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections shall establish and operate, with the cooperation and participation of county community corrections agencies, a statewide evaluation and information system to monitor the effectiveness of correctional services provided to criminal offenders under ORS 423.500 (Definitions for ORS 423.500 to 423.560) to 423.560 (Local public safety coordinating council) . To the extent of available information systems resources, the system shall permit ongoing evaluation of apparent correlations between services provided and future criminal conduct. [1977 c.412 §11; 1987 c.320 §228; 1995 c.423 §10; 1997 c.433 §12]

Source: Section 423.555 — Statewide program evaluation and information system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.497 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.497
423.497 National criminal history check
Status: in_force

(1) During the intake process, each county shall conduct a national criminal history check on every person incarcerated in the county correctional facility.

(2) The county shall develop policies and procedures to ensure that the results of the national criminal history check are received before an adult in custody is released.

(3) The state shall reimburse each county for the costs of conducting the national criminal history checks. [2008 c.35 §7; 2019 c.213 §100]

Source: Section 423.497 — National criminal history check , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.508 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.508
419B.508 Termination upon finding of abandonment
Status: in_force

The rights of the parent or parents may be terminated as provided in ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) if the court finds that the parent or parents have abandoned the child or ward or the child or ward was left under circumstances such that the identity of the parent or parents of the child or ward was unknown and could not be ascertained, despite diligent searching, and the parent or parents have not come forward to claim the child or ward within three months following the finding of the child or ward. [1993 c.33 §142; 2003 c.396 §87]

Source: Section 419B.508 — Termination upon finding of abandonment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.387 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.387
419B.387 Parent participation in treatment or training
Status: in_force

If the court finds in an evidentiary hearing that treatment or training is needed by a parent to correct the circumstances that resulted in wardship or to prepare the parent to resume the care of the ward, the court may order the parent to participate in the treatment or training if the participation is in the ward’s best interests. [1993 c.546 §55 (enacted in lieu of 1993 c.33 §§119 and 120); 2003 c.396 §69]

Source: Section 419B.387 — Parent participation in treatment or training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.405 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.405
423.405 Qualifications for office
Status: in_force

(1) The Corrections Ombudsman shall be a person of recognized judgment, objectivity and integrity who is qualified by training and experience to analyze problems of law enforcement, corrections administration and public policy.

(2) No person while serving as Corrections Ombudsman shall:

(a) Be actively involved in political party activities;

(b) Be a candidate for or hold other public office, whether elective or appointive; or

(c) Be engaged in any other full-time occupation, business or profession. [1977 c.378 §2]

Source: Section 423.405 — Qualifications for office; prohibited activities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.544 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.544
419C.544 Transfer of cases from juvenile panel to adult panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board
Status: in_force

(1) When a young person attains 18 years of age, the juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board shall transfer the young person’s case to the adult panel of the board if the act that brought the young person within the board’s jurisdiction would constitute murder or any aggravated form of murder if committed by an adult.

(2) At any time after a young person not described in subsection (1) of this section attains 18 years of age, the juvenile panel of the board may hold a hearing to determine whether it is in the young person’s best interest to transfer the young person’s case to the adult panel of the board. The juvenile panel of the board shall transfer the young person’s case to the adult panel of the board unless good cause is shown for retaining the young person’s case with the juvenile panel. [2005 c.843 §19]

Source: Section 419C.544 — Transfer of cases from juvenile panel to adult panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.100 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.100
417.100 Requirements for interstate compacts
Status: in_force

(1) A compact entered into under ORS 417.095 (Authority to enter into interstate compacts) must contain all of the following:

(a) A provision making the compact available for joinder by all states.

(b) A provision for withdrawal from the compact upon written notice to the parties with a period of one year between the date of the notice and the effective date of the withdrawal.

(c) A requirement that, notwithstanding a state’s withdrawal from the compact, the state shall continue to provide the protections afforded by the compact for the duration of any adoption assistance agreement to all children and their adoptive parents who, on the effective date of the state’s withdrawal, are receiving adoption assistance from a state other than the residence state.

(d) A requirement that:

(A) Each instance of adoption assistance to which the compact applies be covered by an adoption assistance agreement;

(B) An adoption assistance agreement be in writing and signed by the adoptive parents and the child welfare agency of the state that undertakes to provide the adoption assistance; and

(C) An adoption assistance agreement is intended expressly for the benefit of the adopted child and is enforceable by the adoptive parents and the state agency providing the adoption assistance.

(2) A compact entered into under ORS 417.095 (Authority to enter into interstate compacts) may contain:

(a) Provisions necessary to administer the compact.

(b) Provisions establishing procedures for and entitlement to medical and necessary social services for a child when the child and the adoptive parents are living in a state other than the state responsible for or providing the services or the funds to pay part or all of the costs of the services. [1999 c.859 §3]

Source: Section 417.100 — Requirements for interstate compacts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.782 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.782
414.782 Reimbursement to ensure access to addiction treatment statewide
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority, with the advice of stakeholders and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, may establish minimum rates of reimbursement paid by the authority or coordinated care organizations to addiction treatment providers to ensure medical assistance recipients’ access, without delay, to all modalities of addiction treatment within each geographic region of this state. [2021 c.667 §8]

Note: See note under 414.781 (Fee-for-service reimbursement of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment services) .

Source: Section 414.782 — Reimbursement to ensure access to addiction treatment statewide , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.034 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.034
414.034 Acceptance of federal billing, reimbursement and reporting forms
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall accept federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services billing, reimbursement and reporting forms instead of department billing, reimbursement and reporting forms if the federal forms contain substantially the same information as required by the department forms. [2003 c.135 §1; 2009 c.595 §266]

Note: 414.034 (Acceptance of federal billing, reimbursement and reporting forms) 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 414.034 — Acceptance of federal billing, reimbursement and reporting forms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.022 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.022
420A.022 Certification of employees to provide mental health services
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Youth Authority may certify employees of the authority to provide mental health services to adjudicated youths and other persons placed in the physical custody of the authority in accordance with standards established by the authority by rule.

(2) As used in this section, “adjudicated youth” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) . [2011 c.333 §2; 2021 c.489 §139]

Note: 420A.022 (Certification of employees to provide mental health services) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 420A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 420A.022 — Certification of employees to provide mental health services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.206 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.206
419C.206 Compensation for counsel
Status: in_force

When the court appoints counsel for a youth, the compensation for counsel and reasonable fees and expenses of investigation, preparation and presentation paid or incurred shall be determined and paid as provided in ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel) . [1993 c.33 §184; 2001 c.962 §51; 2003 c.449 §31; 2021 c.597 §14]

Source: Section 419C.206 — Compensation for counsel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.870 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.870
411.870 Approval of programs
Status: in_force

All community work and training programs shall be subject to approval of the Department of Human Services. The department shall promulgate and enforce rules and regulations necessary to carry into effect ORS 411.855 (Definitions for ORS 411.855 to 411.870) to 411.870 (Approval of programs) . [1961 c.631 §4; 1967 c.130 §5]

Source: Section 411.870 — Approval of programs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.230 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.230
417.230 Compliance with visitation, inspection or supervision requirements
Status: in_force

Any requirements for visitation, inspection or supervision of children, homes, institutions or other agencies in another party state which may apply under ORS 418.250 (Supervision of child-caring agencies) , 418.255 (Inspection and supervision) and 418.260 (Investigation of abuses, deficiencies, violations or failures to comply in child-caring agencies) shall be considered to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate officers or agencies of this state or a subdivision thereof as contemplated by paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. [1975 c.482 §4]

Source: Section 417.230 — Compliance with visitation, inspection or supervision requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.489 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.489
419C.489 Condition requiring medical care or special treatment
Status: in_force

Whenever an adjudicated youth who is in need of medical care or other special treatment by reason of physical or mental condition is placed in the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority by the juvenile court, the youth authority shall prepare a plan for care or treatment within 14 days after assuming custody of the adjudicated youth. The court may indicate in general terms the type of care which it regards as initially appropriate. A copy of the plan, including a time schedule for its implementation, shall be sent to the juvenile court that committed the adjudicated youth to the youth authority. The court may at any time request regular progress reports on implementation of the plan. The youth authority shall notify the court when the plan is implemented, and shall report to the court concerning the progress of the adjudicated youth annually thereafter. If the plan is subsequently revised, the youth authority shall notify the court of the revisions and the reasons therefor. [1993 c.33 §242; 2003 c.396 §122; 2021 c.489 §85]

Source: Section 419C.489 — Condition requiring medical care or special treatment; preparation of plan; progress reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.079 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.079
412.079 Time limits
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a needy caretaker relative may not receive aid under ORS 412.006 (Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program) if the needy caretaker relative has received aid under the temporary assistance for needy families program in this state or any other state for more than a total of 60 months.

(2) The Department of Human Services may not count toward the 60-month limit on receipt of aid described in subsection (1) of this section any month in which a needy caretaker relative:

(a) Receives a grant of temporary assistance for needy families under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.069 (Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid) , or assistance funded under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act in this or another state, prior to July 1, 2003;

(b) Resides in an area described in 18 U.S.C. 1151, and 50 percent or more of the adult residents in the area are unemployed;

(c) Is, in that month, a minor child and neither the head of the household nor married to the head of the household; or

(d) Receives aid under ORS 411.878 (Intent) , 412.014 (State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program) or 412.124 (Post-TANF aid to employed families) .

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a needy caretaker relative may receive aid for more than 60 months if the needy caretaker relative:

(a) Is enrolled at an educational institution under ORS 412.016 (Enrollment in educational institution as allowable work activity) ;

(b) Is exempt from time limits pursuant to rules adopted by the department in accordance with section 408(a)(7)(C) of the Social Security Act; or

(c) Is unable to obtain or maintain employment that provides earnings in excess of income limits established by the department under ORS 412.007 (Determination of amount of aid) because the needy caretaker relative:

(A) Is a victim of domestic violence as defined in ORS 412.072 (Requirements when victims of domestic violence apply for or receive TANF) ;

(B) Has a certified learning disability;

(C) Has a mental health condition or an alcohol or drug abuse problem;

(D) Has a disability as defined by the department by rule in a manner consistent with the definition of disability in the Americans with Disabilities Act;

(E) Has a child with a disability;

(F) Is deprived of needed medical care;

(G) Is subjected to battery or extreme cruelty as defined by the department by rule; or

(H) Qualifies as having a hardship as defined by the department by rule.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Human Services shall monitor the average period of time a family receives aid and shall record such information by family demographics. The department shall monitor the wages and benefits received by an individual who becomes employed while receiving aid, including child care benefits. The department shall monitor and record the rate at which families who cease receiving aid for employment subsequently apply for and receive aid.

(b) The department shall report the results of the monitoring required under paragraph (a) of this subsection to the Legislative Assembly not later than the 15th day of each odd-numbered year regular session. [Formerly 418.131; 2009 c.11 §56; 2011 c.9 §54; 2011 c.545 §47; 2012 c.107 §80; 2015 c.765 §19]

Source: Section 412.079 — Time limits; exceptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.485 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.485
410.485 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that there is a need for the Department of Human Services to promote the availability of adult day care services and that flexibility in the combination of adult day care with other community-based services gives individuals who would otherwise be placed in restrictive care settings a greater variety of choices. [1991 c.787 §1]

Source: Section 410.485 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.470 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.470
410.470 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall establish fees for authorized services after consultation with authorized agencies. The fees may differ for different areas and for different income levels.

(2) Fees established under subsection (1) of this section shall be charged to all clients.

(3) A record of all fees collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be kept by each authorized agency and made available upon request to the department.

(4) The department may establish fees for services described in ORS 410.420 (Use of funds for specified services) (2).

(5) Nothing prevents any client of Oregon Project Independence from making a contribution.

(6) Fees and any contribution must be used to expand services. [1981 c.186 §7; 1983 c.740 §137; 2005 c.749 §10; 2011 c.201 §6]

Source: Section 410.470 — Fees; collection; records; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.524 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.524
419B.524 Effect of termination order
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 109.382 (Vacating adoption of Indian child when parental consent to adoption obtained by fraud or duress) , 109.383 (Notice of vacated judgment of adoption of Indian child or termination of adoptive parent’s parental rights to Indian child) , 419B.532 (Reinstatement of parental rights) or 419B.651 (Vacating order or judgment regarding jurisdiction, placement, guardianship or termination of parental rights) , unless there is an appeal from the order terminating the rights of the parent or parents, the order permanently terminates all rights of the parent or parents whose rights are terminated and the parent or parents have no standing to appear as such in any legal proceeding concerning the ward.

(2) A parent who is the subject of an order restoring parental rights under ORS 109.382 (Vacating adoption of Indian child when parental consent to adoption obtained by fraud or duress) or 419B.651 (Vacating order or judgment regarding jurisdiction, placement, guardianship or termination of parental rights) may assert that the parental rights were never terminated without incurring a penalty for perjury or false swearing under the laws of the state. [1993 c.33 §146; 2003 c.396 §89; 2018 c.89 §4; 2021 c.398 §35]

Source: Section 419B.524 — Effect of termination order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.220 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.220
409.220 Services relating to prevention, control and treatment of incest and sexual abuse
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services may provide services related to the prevention, control and treatment of incest and sexual abuse. Those services include, but are not limited to, consultation, counseling, therapy and treatment programs for children who are the victims of incest and sex offenses, their families and the perpetrators of the incest or sex offense.

(2) When the services described in subsection (1) of this section are provided, the department may charge the perpetrator a fee not to exceed the cost of the services. The fee shall vary according to the service provided, and shall be determined and applied through rules adopted by the department.

(3) The amount of fees collected under subsection (2) of this section are continuously appropriated to the department and shall be used to provide the services described in subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 184.807]

Source: Section 409.220 — Services relating to prevention, control and treatment of incest and sexual abuse; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.305 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.305
419B.305 When hearing must be held
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no later than 60 days after a petition alleging that a child is within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) has been filed, the court shall hold a hearing on the petition and enter an order under ORS 419B.325 (Disposition required) (1). Upon written order supported by factual findings of good cause, the court may continue a petition beyond 60 days.

(2) At the commencement of the hearing, unless the court has entered an order finding that the child is an Indian child, the court shall inquire and make a finding, subject to the procedures under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (4), regarding whether there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the child is an Indian child and if the court found under ORS 419B.185 (Evidentiary hearing) (5)(b)(B) that protective custody is necessary to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child, no later than 30 days after the petition is filed, the court shall hold the hearing and enter the order described in subsection (1) of this section, unless:

(A) The child has been returned to the child’s parent or Indian custodian;

(B) The court orders the child to be returned to the child’s parent or Indian custodian;

(C) The court continues the protective order regarding the child for more than 30 days as provided in ORS 419B.185 (Evidentiary hearing) (5)(d); or

(D) The court grants the child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe an extension of time to prepare for participation in the hearing as provided in ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (5).

(b) The court may not schedule a hearing on the petition, or enter an order on the petition, unless the inquiry and notice requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) and 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2) and all relevant timelines have been followed.

(4) No later than 30 days after a petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) is filed, all parties shall comply with ORS 419B.881 (Disclosure) .

(5) When a person denies allegations in the petition, the court shall set the case for a hearing within the time limits prescribed by subsection (1) of this section. Upon written order supported by factual findings of good cause, the court may continue the hearing beyond the 60-day time limit.

(6) Upon expiration of any continuance granted by this section, the court shall give a petition filed under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) that is beyond the time limit imposed by subsection (1) of this section the highest priority on the court docket. [1997 c.873 §18; 1999 c.859 §9; 2001 c.622 §53; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §34; 2021 c.398 §57]

Source: Section 419B.305 — When hearing must be held; continuation; priority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.273 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.273
409.273 Funding of sexual assault crisis centers and crisis lines
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Human Services may make grants to and enter into contracts with private nonprofit organizations that provide intervention and support services to victims of sexual offenses and their families. Grants or contracts under this subsection may be:

(a) For the funding of sexual assault crisis centers; and

(b) For the funding of crisis lines providing services to victims of sexual offenses and their families.

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

(a) The director may by rule provide that the locations of premises utilized for sexual assault crisis centers shall be kept confidential.

(b) All information maintained by the sexual assault crisis center or crisis line relating to clients is confidential. Except for the names of clients, necessary information may be disclosed to the director. [1999 c.943 §3]

Source: Section 409.273 — Funding of sexual assault crisis centers and crisis lines; rulemaking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.128 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.128
411.128 Department’s acceptance of gifts and grants for scholarships
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to other funds made available for education and training of public assistance recipients, the Department of Human Services may accept gifts and grants from private sources for the purpose of providing the scholarships or grants authorized under ORS 411.175 (Scholarships and grants for public assistance recipients) .

(2) The moneys received under subsection (1) of this section shall be deposited in a special account, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to be named the Department of Human Services Scholarship Account, which account is established. All moneys in the account and all earnings thereon are continuously appropriated to the Department of Human Services to be used together with any federal funds that may be available to provide scholarships or grants under ORS 411.175 (Scholarships and grants for public assistance recipients) .

(3) The amount in the Department of Human Services Scholarship Account that is available after scholarships and grants under ORS 411.175 (Scholarships and grants for public assistance recipients) have been awarded for any period shall be reported to the Oregon Investment Council by the Department of Human Services and shall be considered investment funds within the meaning of ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) and shall be invested in accordance with the standards of ORS 293.726 (Standard of judgment and care in investments) . All earnings on such investments shall be credited to the Department of Human Services Scholarship Account. [Formerly 411.575]

Source: Section 411.128 — Department’s acceptance of gifts and grants for scholarships , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.166 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.166
421.166 Emergency leave
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Corrections shall establish by rule an emergency leave program. An adult in custody may be granted emergency leave not to exceed 10 days in length for the following purposes:

(1) To visit a terminally ill member of the adult’s family if the member lives within the state.

(2) To visit a gravely ill or injured child of the adult in custody if the child lives within the state.

(3) To attend the funeral of a member of the adult’s immediate family if the funeral is in the state. [1989 c.790 §62; 2019 c.213 §73]

Source: Section 421.166 — Emergency leave; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.522 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.522
413.522 Problem Gambling Treatment Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Problem Gambling Treatment Fund. All moneys in the Problem Gambling Treatment Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority to be expended for programs for the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction and other emotional and behavioral problems related to gambling and for the administration of the programs.

(2) The Problem Gambling Treatment Fund shall consist of:

(a) The net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery allocated to the fund under ORS 461.549 (Use of video lottery proceeds for treatment of gambling-related behavioral problems) ;

(b) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly; and

(c) Interest earnings on moneys in the fund. [Formerly 409.435]

Note: See note under 413.520 (Gambling addiction programs in Oregon Health Authority) .

Source: Section 413.522 — Problem Gambling Treatment Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.002 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.002
412.002 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) The temporary assistance for needy families program is the state’s primary safety net for families with children who live in extreme poverty; and

(b) Outcomes for disadvantaged parenting youth improve when the parenting youth have opportunities to connect to employment, training and education programs.

(2) In order to provide a path out of poverty for families, adults and parenting youth and to maximize the services available to assist families, adults and parenting youth in moving out of poverty, the Department of Human Services shall work with other agencies and organizations to provide the resources, referrals or services described in ORS 412.006 (Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program) . [2015 c.765 §1; 2019 c.602 §1]

Note: 412.002 (Legislative findings) was added to and made a part of 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.161 (Policy on two-parent families) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 412.002 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.788 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.788
417.788 Relief Nursery programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall support Relief Nursery programs statewide as funding becomes available. Funding to support Relief Nursery programs may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Administrative costs;

(b) Costs for direct service personnel, equipment, supplies and operating expenses;

(c) Start-up costs;

(d) Classroom furniture and materials;

(e) Playground equipment;

(f) Computers; and

(g) Transportation vehicles.

(2) The department may encourage communities to establish Relief Nursery programs for young children who are at risk and their families. Communities may choose to establish regional Relief Nursery programs. The Relief Nursery programs shall be consistent with the statewide early learning system coordinated by the Early Learning Council.

(3) Relief Nursery programs shall participate in a statewide independent evaluation conducted by the Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries to document improved child safety, reduction in foster care placements, progress in healthy child development and improvement in family functioning and support.

(4) Each Relief Nursery program that receives state funding shall have financial support from the community that, excluding any amounts distributed to the Relief Nursery program pursuant to ORS 131A.360 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by local government) (4)(d) and 131A.365 (Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by state) (3)(d), is at least equal to 25 percent of any state allocation.

(5) The department shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of this section, including rules requiring that any public funds received by Relief Nursery programs be used to achieve the outcomes identified in subsection (3) of this section. [1999 c.1053 §22; 2001 c.831 §12; 2012 c.37 §§50,92; 2013 c.624 §27; 2017 c.645 §2; 2019 c.395 §6; 2021 c.631 §§5,51]

Source: Section 417.788 — Relief Nursery programs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.719 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.719
414.719 Housing navigation services and social determinants of health
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule requirements for coordinated care organizations to provide housing navigation services and address the social determinants of health through care coordination. [2021 c.667 §11]

Note: 414.719 (Housing navigation services and social determinants of health) 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 414.719 — Housing navigation services and social determinants of health; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.097 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.097
411.097 Content of notices of termination of public assistance
Status: in_force

When the Department of Human Services terminates a grant of public assistance due to the ineligibility of a recipient or the termination of a public assistance program, the department shall include in the notice of termination a statement indicating that if circumstances affecting the eligibility of the recipient change, the recipient may contact the department and reapply for public assistance. [2005 c.692 §2]

Source: Section 411.097 — Content of notices of termination of public assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.033 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.033
413.033 Oregon Health Authority director
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority is under the supervision and control of a director, who is responsible for performing the duties, functions and powers of the authority.

(2) The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, who holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided by ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(3) In addition to the procurement authority granted by ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (6)(b) and except as provided in ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (7), the director has all powers necessary to effectively and expeditiously carry out the duties, functions and powers vested in the authority by ORS 413.032 (Establishment of Oregon Health Authority) .

(4) The director shall have the power to obtain such other services as the director considers necessary or desirable, including participation in organizations of state insurance supervisory officials and appointment of advisory committees. A member of an advisory committee so appointed may not receive compensation for services as a member, but, subject to any other applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers, shall receive actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in performing official duties.

(5) The director may apply for, receive and accept grants, gifts or other payments, including property or services from any governmental or other public or private person, and may make arrangement to use the receipts, including for undertaking special studies and other projects that relate to the costs of health care, access to health care, public health and health care reform. [2009 c.595 §11; 2011 c.720 §126a; 2012 c.38 §16; 2015 c.167 §2]

Source: Section 413.033 — Oregon Health Authority director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.117 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.117
414.117 Premium assistance for health insurance coverage
Status: in_force

Subject to funds available, the Oregon Health Authority may provide medical assistance in the form of premium assistance for the purchase of health insurance coverage provided by public programs or private insurance, including but not limited to medical assistance described in ORS 414.115 (Medical assistance by insurance or service contracts) . [Formerly 414.839]

Note: 414.117 (Premium assistance for health insurance coverage) 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 414.117 — Premium assistance for health insurance coverage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.089 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.089
412.089 Referral to mental health or drug abuse professional
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall refer a person applying for or receiving temporary assistance for needy families to an evaluation by a mental health or drug abuse professional if the department reasonably believes such referral is necessary. The Department of Human Services shall develop guidelines to assist in the identification and referral of individuals requiring mental health or drug abuse treatment.

(2) If an evaluation conducted under subsection (1) of this section determines that mental health or drug abuse treatment is necessary for the person to function successfully in the workplace, the department shall provide such resources as are necessary and available for the person to participate in and successfully complete treatment.

(3) A person who refuses to participate in an evaluation under subsection (1) of this section or treatment under subsection (2) of this section shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 412.009 (Engagement in JOBS) (3) and (4).

(4) The department shall provide training to staff who work directly with persons applying for or receiving temporary assistance for needy families in assessment and evaluation of mental health disorders, addictions and domestic violence as may be necessary to implement the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 418.134; 2015 c.765 §20]

Source: Section 412.089 — Referral to mental health or drug abuse professional; provision of resources; staff training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.798 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.798
417.798 State Director of Head Start Collaboration
Status: in_force

For purposes of the statutory laws of this state and all state operations of the federal Head Start program, the director of state operations of the federal Head Start program may be referenced as the State Director of Head Start Collaboration. [2012 c.37 §139]

Note: See note under 417.796 (Early childhood education and development programs and services) .

Source: Section 417.798 — State Director of Head Start Collaboration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.120 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.120
420A.120 Suspension of parole or conditional release
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Youth Authority, upon being informed and having reasonable grounds to believe that an adjudicated youth under the youth authority’s supervision or control has violated the conditions of parole or other conditional release from custody, may suspend the adjudicated youth’s parole or conditional release and order that the adjudicated youth be taken into custody and detained. The written order of the youth authority is sufficient warrant for a law enforcement officer or a juvenile community supervision officer as defined in ORS 420.905 (Definitions for ORS 420.905 to 420.915) to take custody of the adjudicated youth.

(2) The youth authority shall adopt rules establishing standards and procedures for revocation of parole and conditional release. The rules must be consistent with the requirements of due process and other applicable law.

(3) If the juvenile court has committed an adjudicated youth to the legal custody of the youth authority and has placed the adjudicated youth on probation, and the youth authority has probable cause to believe that the adjudicated youth has violated a condition of probation, the juvenile court, upon request of the youth authority, may order that the adjudicated youth be taken into custody as provided in ORS chapter 419C. [1995 c.422 §17; 1997 c.727 §10; 2013 c.259 §5; 2021 c.489 §148]

Source: Section 420A.120 — Suspension of parole or conditional release; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.135 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.135
419B.135 Transfer of case
Status: in_force

If the child or ward who is the subject of the proceeding is, at the time of a transfer or temporary transfer provided for in ORS 419B.127 (Transfer to court of county of child or ward’s residence) , 419B.130 (Delegation of jurisdiction by county of residence) and 419B.132 (Delegation of jurisdiction among county juvenile courts) , in shelter care or for other reason needs transportation to the other county, the county in which the child or ward resides shall make such order or provision for the transportation and safekeeping of the child or ward as is appropriate in the circumstances, including an order directing any peace officer of the county in which the child or ward resides to transfer the child or ward in the manner directed. [1993 c.33 §60; 2003 c.396 §39]

Source: Section 419B.135 — Transfer of case; transportation of child or ward , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.900 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.900
411.900 Definitions for ORS 411.900 to 411.910
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 411.900 (Definitions for ORS 411.900 to 411.910) to 411.910 (Contracts with public and private agencies to carry out programs) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Director” means the Director of Human Services.

(2) “Displaced homemaker” means an individual who:

(a) Has not worked in the labor force for a substantial number of years but has, during those years, worked in the home, providing unpaid household services for family members;

(b) Has been dependent on public assistance or on the income of another family member but is no longer supported by that income, or is receiving public assistance on account of dependent children in the home, especially where such assistance will be terminated within one year as a result of the youngest child reaching the age of 18; or

(c) Is currently unemployed and is experiencing difficulty in obtaining employment or is currently underemployed as defined in the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, Section 675.4 (1979), and is experiencing difficulty in upgrading employment. [1977 c.150 §1; 1979 c.572 §1]

Note: 411.900 (Definitions for ORS 411.900 to 411.910) to 411.910 (Contracts with public and private agencies to carry out programs) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 411 by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 411.900 — Definitions for ORS 411.900 to 411.910 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.430 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.430
415.430 Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of this section only, and only in the event of a finding of impairment by the Oregon Health Authority, as described in ORS 415.203 (Opportunity to cure impairment of required capitalization) , or of a final order of liquidation, any covered health care service furnished within this state by a provider to a member of a coordinated care organization shall be considered to have been furnished pursuant to a contract between the provider and the coordinated care organization with whom the member was enrolled when the services were furnished.

(2) Each contract between a coordinated care organization and a provider of health care services shall provide that if the coordinated care organization fails to pay for covered health care services as set forth in the coordinated care organization’s contract with the authority, the member is not liable to the provider for any amounts owed by the coordinated care organization.

(3) If the contract between the contracting provider and the coordinated care organization has not been reduced to writing or fails to contain the provisions required by subsection (2) of this section, the member is not liable to the authority for any amounts owed by the coordinated care organization.

(4) A contracting provider or agent, trustee or assignee of the contracting provider may not maintain a civil action against a member to collect any amounts owed by the coordinated care organization for which the member is not liable to the contracting provider under this section.

(5) Nothing in this section impairs the right of a provider to charge, collect from, attempt to collect from or maintain a civil action against a member for any of the following:

(a) Health care services not covered by the medical assistance program.

(b) Health care services rendered after the termination of the contract between the coordinated care organization and the provider, unless the health care services were rendered during the confinement in an inpatient facility and the confinement began prior to the date of termination or unless the provider has assumed post-termination treatment obligations under the contract.

(6) Nothing in this section prohibits a member from seeking noncovered health care services from a provider and accepting financial responsibility for these services.

(7) A coordinated care organization may not limit the right of a provider of health care services to contract with the patient for payment of services not within the scope of coverage under the medical assistance program. [2019 c.478 §52]

Source: Section 415.430 — Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.672 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.672
414.672 Tribal-based practices for mental health and substance abuse prevention, counseling and treatment
Status: in_force

A medical assistance program shall consider tribal-based practices for mental health and substance abuse prevention, counseling and treatment services for members who are Native American or Alaska Native as equivalent to evidence-based practices for purposes of meeting standards of care and shall reimburse for those tribal-based practices. [2019 c.364 §6]

Source: Section 414.672 — Tribal-based practices for mental health and substance abuse prevention, counseling and treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.305 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.305
420A.305 Facilitated dialogue and responsibility letter bank program communications
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 420A.300 (Policy) to 420A.315 (Rules) , “facilitated dialogue and responsibility letter bank program communications” means all communications by a victim, survivor, person temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) or 420.011 (Admissions to youth correction facilities) or adjudicated youth, or by a program facilitator, advisory committee member, volunteer, contractor or staff person, that are made in the course of or in connection with a facilitated dialogue or responsibility letter bank program conducted pursuant to Oregon Youth Authority rules. The communications include but are not limited to:

(1) All memoranda, assessment and evaluation forms, documents and other materials, including letters that are prepared for or submitted in connection with a facilitated dialogue;

(2) All communications, whether oral, written or recorded, made during the intake of a case, during preparations for a facilitated dialogue, during any joint in-person meetings or telephone calls and during any post-dialogue meetings or conversations; and

(3) All materials or recordings submitted in connection with a responsibility letter bank program by a victim, survivor, person temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) or 420.011 (Admissions to youth correction facilities) or adjudicated youth or by another person on behalf of a victim, survivor or person temporarily assigned to a youth correction facility under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) or 420.011 (Admissions to youth correction facilities) or adjudicated youth. [2021 c.474 §2; 2023 c.9 §37]

Source: Section 420A.305 — Facilitated dialogue and responsibility letter bank program communications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.340 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.340
419C.340 Authority to waive youth to adult court
Status: in_force

In the circumstances set forth in ORS 419C.349 (Grounds for waiving youth to adult court) , 419C.352 (Grounds for waiving youth under 15 years of age) , 419C.364 (Waiver of future cases) , 419C.367 (Vacating order waiving future cases) and 419C.370 (Waiver of motor vehicle, boating, game, violation and property cases) , the court may waive the youth to the appropriate court handling criminal actions, or to municipal court. [1993 c.33 §211; 1993 c.546 §76]

Source: Section 419C.340 — Authority to waive youth to adult court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.262 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.262
417.262 Intercountry adoptions of children in custody of Department of Human Services
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Convention” means the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, concluded May 29, 1993, and entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008.

(b) “Convention adoption” means the adoption of a child resident in a Convention country by a United States citizen, or the adoption of a child resident in the United States by an individual residing in a Convention country when, in connection with the adoption, the child has moved or will move between the United States and the Convention country.

(c) “Convention country” means a country that is a party to the Convention and with which the Convention is in force for the United States.

(d) “Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000” means the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. 14901 et seq.

(2) To the extent consistent with the Convention and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, the Department of Human Services shall establish rules, policies and procedures to implement the Convention, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 and any applicable federal laws or regulations governing Convention adoptions with respect to any child who is the subject of a Convention adoption, if the child is in the department’s custody pursuant to a court order under ORS 418.015 (Custody and care of needy children by department) or ORS chapter 419B or 419C or other law of this state. [2009 c.435 §1]

Source: Section 417.262 — Intercountry adoptions of children in custody of Department of Human Services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.340 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.340
415.340 Oregon Health Authority to be appointed receiver in delinquency proceeding
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a receiver is to be appointed in delinquency proceedings for a coordinated care organization, the court shall appoint the Oregon Health Authority as the receiver. The court shall direct the receiver to take possession of the property of the coordinated care organization and to administer the property as ordered by the court.

(2) Any deed or other instrument executed in a delinquency proceeding or by an order of liquidation shall be valid and effectual for all purposes as though the same had been executed by the person affected by any proceedings or by the officers of the coordinated care organization pursuant to the direction of its governing board. A record of the order directing possession to be taken, or a certified copy of the order, filed in the office where instruments affecting title to property are required to be filed or recorded, shall have the same effect as the filing or recording of a deed, bill of sale or other evidence of title.

(3) If any real property sold by the authority is located in a county other than the county where the proceeding is pending, the authority shall file a certified copy of the order of the appointment, or order authorizing or ratifying the sale, with the recording officer for the county where the property is located.

(4) The authority as receiver shall be responsible on the official bond of the authority for the proper administration of all property coming into the possession or control of the authority. The court may at any time require an additional bond from the authority or the deputies of the authority if deemed desirable for the protection of the property. [2019 c.478 §45]

Source: Section 415.340 — Oregon Health Authority to be appointed receiver in delinquency proceeding; powers and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.556 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.556
413.556 Testing, qualification and certification standards for health care interpreters
Status: in_force

The Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters shall work in cooperation with the Oregon Health Authority to:

(1) Develop and approve testing, qualification and certification standards, consistent with national standards, for health care interpreters for persons with limited English proficiency and for persons who communicate in signed language.

(2) Do all other acts as shall be necessary or appropriate under the provisions of ORS 413.550 (Definitions for ORS 413.550 to 413.559) to 413.559 (Requirement for provider to work with health care interpreter from registry) . [Formerly 409.621; 2015 c.318 §4; 2021 c.453 §10]

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

Source: Section 413.556 — Testing, qualification and certification standards for health care interpreters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.139 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.139
419C.139 Speedy hearing on detention cases
Status: in_force

No youth shall be held in detention or shelter care more than 36 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays, except on order of the court made pursuant to a hearing under ORS 419C.109 (Initial disposition of youth taken into custody) (3), 419C.145 (Preadjudication detention) , 419C.150 (Time limitations on detention) , 419C.153 (Detention review or release hearing) , 419C.156 (Detention of runaway from another state) and 419C.159 (Escape) . [1993 c.33 §171; 1995 c.422 §73f; 1999 c.577 §7]

Source: Section 419C.139 — Speedy hearing on detention cases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.119 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.119
411.119 Prohibition against denial of public assistance or medical assistance based on drug conviction
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person who is otherwise eligible to receive public assistance, including supplemental nutrition assistance, or medical assistance may not be denied assistance because the person has been convicted of a drug-related felony.

(2) The Department of Human Services may suspend a person’s supplemental nutrition assistance if:

(a) The person has been convicted of the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance under ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) (1)(a) to (c); and

(b) The person is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision and the agency supervising the person makes a recommendation to the department, pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, that the department suspend the person’s supplemental nutrition assistance.

(3) When making a recommendation to the department regarding the continuation or suspension of a person’s supplemental nutrition assistance, a supervising authority shall consider, at a minimum, whether there is reason to believe:

(a) That the person traded the person’s supplemental nutrition assistance for controlled substances; and

(b) That, as a result of the trading, a member of the person’s household who is a dependent of the person did not receive the supplemental nutrition assistance for which the member is eligible.

(4) The department shall reinstate the supplemental nutrition assistance of a person whose benefits were suspended under subsection (2) of this section if the department receives a recommendation from the supervising authority to reinstate the benefits pursuant to subsection (5) of this section.

(5) When making a recommendation to the department regarding the reinstatement of supplemental nutrition assistance, the supervising authority shall consider, at a minimum, the following:

(a) Whether members of the person’s household are also receiving supplemental nutrition assistance; and

(b) Whether the person is enrolled in and successfully participating in a rehabilitation program. [1997 c.581 §46; 2005 c.706 §22; 2009 c.599 §18; 2013 c.688 §38]

Source: Section 411.119 — Prohibition against denial of public assistance or medical assistance based on drug conviction; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.145 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.145
420A.145 Regional youth accountability camps
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Youth Authority may establish up to eight regional youth accountability camps.

(2) A regional youth accountability camp shall:

(a) Be based on a military basic training model that includes discipline, physical work, physical exercise and military drill;

(b) Provide for cognitive restructuring in conformance with generally accepted rehabilitative standards; and

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

(3) The youth authority may contract with all of the governing bodies of the counties in a region to administer cooperatively a regional youth accountability camp subject to the provisions of ORS 420.011 (Admissions to youth correction facilities) , 420.081 (Population limits) , 420A.108 (Policy regarding rules and consequences for violations of rules) and 420A.111 (Levels of custody) (5).

(4) The youth authority may contract with any private agency to administer a regional youth accountability camp subject to the provisions of ORS 420A.108 (Policy regarding rules and consequences for violations of rules) and 420A.111 (Levels of custody) (5). [1995 c.422 §23; 2005 c.271 §5; 2009 c.595 §378]

Source: Section 420A.145 — Regional youth accountability camps , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.905 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.905
420.905 Definitions for ORS 420.905 to 420.915
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 420.905 (Definitions for ORS 420.905 to 420.915) to 420.915 (Procedure upon apprehension of escapee, absentee or parole violator) :

(1) “Juvenile community supervision officer” means an employee of the Oregon Youth Authority who is classified as a juvenile parole and probation officer or a juvenile parole and probation assistant.

(2) “Peace officer” means:

(a) A sheriff, constable or marshal, or the deputy of any such officer;

(b) A member of the state police;

(c) A member of the police force of a city or a university that has established a police department under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) ; or

(d) An authorized tribal police officer as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) . [1957 c.129 §5; 2011 c.506 §40; 2011 c.644 §§31,54; 2013 c.180 §§43,44; 2013 c.259 §§1,2; 2015 c.174 §22]

Source: Section 420.905 — Definitions for ORS 420.905 to 420.915 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.552 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.552
419B.552 Application for emancipation judgment
Status: in_force

Bibliographic info

(1) A juvenile court, upon the written application of a minor who is domiciled within the jurisdiction of such court, is authorized to enter a judgment of emancipation in the manner provided in ORS 419B.558 (Entry of judgment of emancipation) . A judgment of emancipation shall serve only to:

(a) Recognize the minor as an adult for the purposes of contracting and conveying, establishing a residence, suing and being sued, and making a will, and recognize the minor as an adult for purposes of the criminal laws of this state.

(b) Terminate as to the parent and child relationship the provisions of ORS 109.010 (Duty of support) until the child reaches the age of majority.

(c) Terminate as to the parent and child relationship the provisions of ORS 108.045 (Liability of stepparent for expenses of family and education of children) , 109.100 (Petition for support) , 419B.373 (Duties and authority of legal custodian) , 419B.400 (Authority to order support) , 419B.402 (Support order is judgment) , 419B.404 (Support for child or ward in state financed or supported institution) , 419B.406 (Assignment of support order to state) , 419B.408 (Enforcement of support order) and 419C.550 (Duties and authority) .

(2) A judgment of emancipation shall not affect any age qualification for purchasing alcoholic liquor, the requirements for obtaining a marriage license, nor the minor’s status under ORS 109.510 (Age of majority) . [1993 c.546 §134; 2003 c.576 §450; 2015 c.387 §33; 2021 c.597 §73]

Source: Section 419B.552 — Application for emancipation judgment; effect of judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.213 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.213
413.213 Community Acute Psychiatric Facility Capacity Program Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Community Acute Psychiatric Facility Capacity Program Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Community Acute Psychiatric Facility Capacity Program Fund must be credited to the fund. The Community Acute Psychiatric Facility Capacity Program Fund consists of moneys deposited in the fund under section 13, chapter 599, Oregon Laws 2023, moneys appropriated, allocated, deposited, or transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly or otherwise and interest earned on moneys in the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of providing grants to increase community acute psychiatric facility capacity. [2023 c.599 §14]

Note: 413.213 (Community Acute Psychiatric Facility Capacity Program Fund) 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 413.213 — Community Acute Psychiatric Facility Capacity Program Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.227 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.227
413.227 Oregon Health Authority reimbursement of coordinated care organization’s costs to provide services related to improving student access to school-based oral health services
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

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

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

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may not reduce a global budget or deny reimbursement for the costs claimed by a coordinated care organization to provide care coordination or other social services relating to improving access for students to school-based oral health services. [2021 c.245 §3]

Note: 413.227 (Oregon Health Authority reimbursement of coordinated care organization’s costs to provide services related to improving student access to school-based oral health services) 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 413.227 — Oregon Health Authority reimbursement of coordinated care organization’s costs to provide services related to improving student access to school-based oral health services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.536 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.536
414.536 Presumptive eligibility for medical assistance for treatment of breast or cervical cancer
Status: in_force

(1) If the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority determines that a woman likely is eligible for medical assistance under ORS 414.534 (Treatment for breast or cervical cancer) , the department or the authority shall determine her to be presumptively eligible for medical assistance until a formal determination on eligibility is made.

(2) The period of time a woman may receive medical assistance based on presumptive eligibility is limited. The period of time:

(a) Begins on the date that the department or the authority determines the woman likely meets the eligibility criteria under ORS 414.534 (Treatment for breast or cervical cancer) ; and

(b) Ends on the earlier of the following dates:

(A) If the woman applies for medical assistance following the determination by the department or the authority that the woman is presumptively eligible for medical assistance, the date on which a formal determination on eligibility is made by the department or the authority in accordance with ORS 414.534 (Treatment for breast or cervical cancer) ; or

(B) If the woman does not apply for medical assistance following the determination by the department or the authority that the woman is presumptively eligible for medical assistance, the last day of the month following the month in which presumptive eligibility begins. [2001 c.902 §3; 2009 c.595 §314; 2013 c.688 §76]

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

Source: Section 414.536 — Presumptive eligibility for medical assistance for treatment of breast or cervical cancer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.091 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.091
419C.091 Custody not arrest
Status: in_force

(1) Custody under ORS 419C.080 (Custody) and 419C.088 (Custody by private person) shall not be deemed an arrest so far as the youth is concerned. All peace officers shall keep a record of youths taken into custody and shall promptly notify the juvenile court or counselor of all youths taken into custody.

(2) A peace officer taking a youth into custody has all the privileges and immunities of a peace officer making an arrest. [1993 c.33 §161; 1993 c.546 §61; 1997 c.727 §3]

Source: Section 419C.091 — Custody not arrest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.650 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.650
413.650 Veterans Dental Program established
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Dental care organization” means a prepaid managed care health services organization, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) , that provides dental care to members of a coordinated care organization.

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

(c) “Veteran” means an individual who is a veteran, as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) , except the individual may be discharged or released under honorable or other than honorable conditions.

(2) The Veterans Dental Program is established in the Oregon Health Authority and shall be administered in collaboration with the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The purpose of the program is to provide oral health care to eligible veterans who are residing in Oregon.

(3) The authority shall contract with dental care organizations throughout this state and with individual oral health care providers in areas of this state that are not served by dental care organizations to provide oral health care to veterans enrolled in the Veterans Dental Program.

(4) Enrollees in the Veterans Dental Program shall receive the types and extent of oral health care services that the authority determines will be provided to medical assistance recipients in accordance with ORS 414.065 (Determination of health care and services covered) , without any corresponding copayments, deductibles or cost sharing required.

(5) An individual is eligible for the Veterans Dental Program if the individual:

(a) Is a resident of Oregon;

(b) Is ineligible for medical assistance;

(c) Has income that is at or below 400 percent of the federal poverty guidelines; and

(d) Is a veteran.

(6) The authority shall:

(a) Prescribe by rule a simple application process for the Veterans Dental Program.

(b) Provide assistance, in person or by telephone, to applicants for and enrollees in the program.

(c) Require and accept as verification of eligibility:

(A) Documentation demonstrating that an applicant’s income is at or below 400 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.

(B) An applicant’s federal DD Form 214 or 215. [2022 c.61 §1]

Note: 413.650 (Veterans Dental Program established) 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 413.650 — Veterans Dental Program established; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.774 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.774
414.774 Payment for private duty nursing services for medically fragile children
Status: in_force

(1) At least once each biennium, the Oregon Health Authority shall conduct a nursing market study for the purpose of determining the appropriate Medicaid reimbursement rates for providers of private duty nursing for medically fragile children.

(2) No later than July 1 each year, the authority shall seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to adjust the Medicaid reimbursement rates for providers of private duty nursing for medically fragile children, taking into consideration the results of the most recent study described in subsection (1) of this section and applying a cost-of-living adjustment, as determined on an annual basis by the authority by rule.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Medically fragile children” means children who have a health impairment requiring intensive, specialized services on a daily basis and who meet hospital level of care and the clinical criteria as defined by the Department of Human Services and the authority by rule.

(b) “Private duty nursing” has the meaning given that term by the authority by rule. [2022 c.11 §2]

Note: 414.774 (Payment for private duty nursing services for medically fragile children) 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 414.774 — Payment for private duty nursing services for medically fragile children; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.863 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.863
419B.863 Pleadings
Status: in_force

(1) Every petition, answer, motion or other paper must contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the title of the action and the register number of the case.

(2) When a party does not know the name of another party and alleges that lack of knowledge in a petition, answer, motion or other paper, the other party may be designated by any name. When the other party’s true name is discovered, the process and all petitions, answers, motions, other papers and proceedings in the case may be amended by substituting the true name. [2001 c.622 §19]

Source: Section 419B.863 — Pleadings; captions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.783 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.783
418.783 Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program is established in the Department of Justice. The purpose of the program is to:

(a) Establish and maintain a coordinated multidisciplinary community-based system for responding to allegations of child abuse that is sensitive to the needs of children;

(b) Ensure the safety and health of children who are victims of child abuse to the greatest extent possible; and

(c) Administer the grant programs established under ORS 418.746 (Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account) and 418.786 (Grant program) .

(2) The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee is the administrator of the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program and of the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account established in ORS 418.746 (Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account) . [2005 c.562 §2]

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

Source: Section 418.783 — Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.200 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.200
420A.200 Duration of custody of Oregon Youth Authority
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not continue in the legal or physical custody of the Oregon Youth Authority after the person attains 25 years of age.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) and 420.011 (Admissions to youth correction facilities) , when a person in the physical custody of the Oregon Youth Authority under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) attains 24 years and 11 months of age and if the person will not complete the term of imprisonment imposed before the person attains 25 years of age, the Oregon Youth Authority shall transfer the person to the physical custody of the Department of Corrections. [1995 c.422 §52]

Source: Section 420A.200 — Duration of custody of Oregon Youth Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.225 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.225
419C.225 Authorized diversion programs
Status: in_force

(1) Following a review of a police report and other relevant information, a county juvenile department may refer a youth to an authorized diversion program if the youth is eligible to enter into a formal accountability agreement under ORS 419C.230 (Formal accountability agreements) .

(2) An authorized diversion program may include a youth court, mediation program, crime prevention or chemical substance abuse education program or other program established for the purpose of providing consequences and reformation and preventing future delinquent acts.

(3) An authorized diversion program for a youth who is alleged to have committed an act that is a violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) must include an agreement that the youth will not use intoxicants while the youth is participating in the diversion program. [2001 c.485 §5; 2009 c.586 §1]

Source: Section 419C.225 — Authorized diversion programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.160 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.160
419B.160 Prohibition on detention
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A child or ward taken into protective custody may not be placed in detention except as provided in ORS chapter 419C for a person over whom the juvenile court has jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) .

(b) Except as provided in ORS 419C.130 (Youth or adjudicated youth may not be detained where adults are detained) , a child or ward may not be held at any time in a police station, jail, prison or other place where adults are held, except that a child or ward may be held in a police station for up to five hours when necessary to obtain the child or ward’s name, age, residence and other identifying information.

(2) All peace officers shall keep a record of children taken into protective custody and shall promptly notify the juvenile court or counselor of all children taken into protective custody.

(3) As soon as practicable after the child is taken into protective custody, the person taking the child into protective custody shall notify the child’s parent, guardian or other person responsible for the child. The notice shall inform the parent, guardian or other person of the action taken and the time and place of the hearing.

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits the detention of a child or ward under a material witness order, as defined in ORS 136.608 (Application procedure) . [1993 c.33 §64; 1993 c.320 §1; 1993 c.546 §30; 2003 c.396 §40; 2019 c.382 §9]

Source: Section 419B.160 — Prohibition on detention; exceptions; place of holding; record; parental notice required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.440 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.440
423.440 Letters between ombudsman and persons in custody
Status: in_force

(1) A letter to the Corrections Ombudsman from a person held in custody, including by detention, incarceration and hospitalization, by the Department of Corrections shall be forwarded immediately, unopened, to the Corrections Ombudsman. A letter from the Corrections Ombudsman to such person shall be immediately delivered, unopened, to the person.

(2) No person who files a complaint pursuant to ORS 423.400 (Office established) to 423.450 (Contempt proceedings against person interfering with ombudsman) shall be subject to any penalties, sanctions or restrictions because of such complaint.

(3) The Corrections Ombudsman and the staff of the office shall have the same immunities from civil and criminal liabilities as a judge of this state.

(4) The Corrections Ombudsman and the staff of the ombudsman shall not be compelled to testify or produce evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding with respect to any matter involving the exercise of their official duties except as may be necessary to enforce ORS 423.400 (Office established) to 423.450 (Contempt proceedings against person interfering with ombudsman) . [1977 c.378 §9; 1987 c.320 §219]

Source: Section 423.440 — Letters between ombudsman and persons in custody; immunity of complainants and ombudsman; privilege against giving evidence or testifying , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.260 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.260
417.260 ORS 418.290 inapplicable to children placed pursuant to compact
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 418.290 (Child placement by nonresident) do not apply to a child placed or proposed to be placed in Oregon pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Application of the requirement contained in paragraph (d) of Article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be in lieu of the requirements of ORS 418.290 (Child placement by nonresident) . [1975 c.482 §7]

Source: Section 417.260 — ORS 418.290 inapplicable to children placed pursuant to compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.627 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.627
419B.627 Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the court’s jurisdiction under ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) (4) or 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) (1) in a case involving an Indian child is concurrent with the Indian child’s tribe.

(2) If a tribe is not subject to Public Law 83-280, the tribe has exclusive jurisdiction in a case described in ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) (4) or 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) (1) involving an Indian child if:

(a) The Indian child is a ward of a tribal court of the tribe; or

(b) The Indian child resides or is domiciled within the reservation of the tribe.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An Indian tribe subject to Public Law 83-280 may limit the court’s exercise of jurisdiction under ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) (4) or 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) (1) over an Indian child by entering into a tribal-state agreement described in ORS 419B.624 (Tribal-state agreements) .

(b) The court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction under ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) (4) or 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) (1) over an Indian child who is a ward of a tribal court or who resides or is domiciled within the reservation of a tribe if:

(A) The tribe has entered into a tribal-state agreement in which the state has agreed to decline jurisdiction; and

(B) The tribal-state agreement provides that the tribe has default jurisdiction over those cases.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the court declines to exercise its jurisdiction under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the court shall coordinate with the tribal court to facilitate the tribal court’s assumption of jurisdiction.

(B) The court shall:

(i) Allow the Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe to participate in any communications under this subsection with a tribal court or, if the person is unable to participate in a communication, provide the person with an opportunity to represent facts and legal arguments supporting the person’s position before the court makes a decision regarding jurisdiction;

(ii) Create records of any communications under this subsection;

(iii) Notify the Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe in advance of each communication; and

(iv) Provide the Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe with access to the record of the communication.

(C) Communications between the court and a tribal court regarding calendars, court records and similar matters may occur without informing the parties or creating a record of the communications.

(D) As used in this paragraph, “record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the juvenile court has temporary exclusive jurisdiction over an Indian child who is taken into protective custody under ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) or 419B.152 (Protective custody of runaway child) . [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §12; 2021 c.398 §1]

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

Source: Section 419B.627 — Jurisdiction; limitations; tribal court assumption of jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.305 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.305
418.305 Access to child receiving care or services
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services may require 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 disclose to the department the location and circumstances of any child for whom the agency is providing care or services.

(2) The child-caring agency shall permit immediate access to a child receiving care or services, and to any area of the premises upon which the child receives care or services, to the following:

(a) Employees and representatives of the department;

(b) The child’s attorney;

(c) The child’s court appointed special advocate;

(d) The parent or legal guardian of the child if the child has not been committed to the custody of the department or the Oregon Youth Authority;

(e) Any governmental agency or unit that has a contract with the child-caring agency to provide care or services to the child; and

(f) Any other person authorized by the department.

(3) The purposes for which access to a child or premises under this section may be allowed include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) To ascertain the circumstances and condition of a child placed with the child-caring agency.

(b) To determine the quality of the care or services provided to a child by the agency.

(c) To ensure the health, safety and welfare of a child receiving care or services from the agency. [Formerly 419.138; 1971 c.401 §25; 2003 c.14 §220; 2016 c.106 §20]

Source: Section 418.305 — Access to child receiving care or services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.473 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.473
419C.473 Authority to order blood or buccal samples
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever an adjudicated youth has been found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) for having committed an act that if done by an adult would constitute a felony listed in subsection (2) of this section, the court shall order the adjudicated youth to submit to the obtaining of a blood or buccal sample in the manner provided by ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) . The court shall further order that as soon as practicable after the entry of the dispositional order, the law enforcement agency attending upon the court shall cause a blood or buccal sample to be obtained and transmitted in accordance with ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) .

(2) The felonies to which subsection (1) of this section applies are:

(a) Rape, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration, sexual abuse in the first or second degree, public indecency, incest or using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct, as those offenses are defined in ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) to 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) , 163.465 (Public indecency) (1)(d), 163.525 (Incest) and 163.670 (Using child in display of sexually explicit conduct) ;

(b) Burglary in the second degree, as defined in ORS 164.215 (Burglary in the second degree) , when committed with intent to commit any offense listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(c) Promoting or compelling prostitution, as defined in ORS 167.012 (Promoting prostitution) and 167.017 (Compelling prostitution) ;

(d) Burglary in the first degree, as defined in ORS 164.225 (Burglary in the first degree) ;

(e) Assault in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.185 (Assault in the first degree) ;

(f) Conspiracy or attempt to commit any Class A or Class B felony listed in paragraphs (a) to (e) of this subsection; or

(g) Murder or aggravated murder.

(3) No order for the obtaining and transmitting of a blood or buccal sample is required to be entered if:

(a) The Department of State Police notifies the court or the law enforcement agency attending upon the court that it has previously received an adequate blood or buccal sample taken from the adjudicated youth in accordance with this section, ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) or 161.325 (Finding of guilty except for insanity) (4); or

(b) The court determines that obtaining a sample would create a substantial and unreasonable risk to the health of the adjudicated youth.

(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, blood and buccal samples and other physical evidence and criminal identification information obtained under authority of this section or as a result of analysis conducted pursuant to ORS 181A.155 (Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses) may be maintained, stored, destroyed and released to authorized persons or agencies under the conditions established in ORS 181A.155 (Authority over blood and buccal samples and analyses) and rules adopted by the Department of State Police under the authority of that section.

(5) The court may not order the adjudicated youth or the parent or guardian of the adjudicated youth to pay for or to reimburse any agency for the cost of obtaining or transmitting a blood or buccal sample under this section. [1993 c.33 §237; 1999 c.97 §6; 2001 c.852 §4; 2003 c.396 §117; 2019 c.65 §3; 2021 c.489 §80; 2021 c.597 §25a]

Source: Section 419C.473 — Authority to order blood or buccal samples , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.094 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.094
419C.094 Jurisdiction attaches at time youth taken into custody
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 419C.103 (Procedure when youth is not released) (3) and (4), the jurisdiction of the juvenile court of the county in which a youth is taken into custody under ORS 419C.080 (Custody) and 419C.088 (Custody by private person) shall attach from the time the youth is taken into custody. [1993 c.33 §162; 1993 c.546 §62; 1997 c.727 §4; 1999 c.577 §9]

Source: Section 419C.094 — Jurisdiction attaches at time youth taken into custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.252 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.252
415.252 Exclusive remedy
Status: in_force

(1) Delinquency proceedings constitute the sole and exclusive method of rehabilitating, liquidating or conserving a coordinated care organization, and a court may not entertain a petition for the commencement of such proceedings, or any other similar procedure, unless the Oregon Health Authority has filed such a petition in the name of the state.

(2) A coordinated care organization shall appeal an order granting or refusing rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation and every order in delinquency proceedings that has the character of a final order to the Court of Appeals. [2019 c.478 §33]

Source: Section 415.252 — Exclusive remedy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.330 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.330
418.330 Payments to adoptive parents or guardians
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Child” means:

(A) A person under 18 years of age;

(B) A person under 21 years of age if the Department of Human Services determines that the person has a mental or physical disability that warrants the continuation of assistance; or

(C) A person who has attained 18 years of age and:

(i) On whose behalf payments under this section were received prior to the person attaining 18 years of age, provided the person was at least 16 years of age at the time the payments commenced;

(ii) Has not attained 21 years of age; and

(iii) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I) Is completing secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential;

(II) Is enrolled in an institution or program that provides post-secondary or vocational education;

(III) Is participating in a program or activity designed to promote, or remove barriers to, employment;

(IV) Is employed for at least 80 hours per month; or

(V) Is incapable of doing any of the activities described in sub-sub-subparagraphs (I) to (IV) of this sub-subparagraph due to a medical condition, which incapability is supported by regularly updated documentation.

(b) “Nonrecurring adoption or guardianship expenses” means reasonable and necessary adoption or guardianship fees, court costs, attorney fees and other expenses that are directly related to the adoption of, or establishment of a guardianship for, a child with special needs and that are not incurred in violation of state or federal law.

(2) The department may make payments to adoptive parents or guardians on behalf of a child placed for adoption or establishment of a guardianship by the department, or placed for adoption by an approved child-caring agency, when the department determines:

(a) The child has special needs because of an impediment to adoptive placement or establishment of a guardianship by reason of the child’s physical or mental condition, race, age, or membership in a sibling group; or

(b) The adoptive family or guardian is capable of providing the permanent family relationships needed by the child in all respects other than financial, and the needs of the child are beyond the economic ability and resources of the family.

(3) Payments to subsidize adoptions or guardianships made under subsection (2) of this section:

(a) Shall include payment of nonrecurring adoption or guardianship expenses incurred by or on behalf of adoptive parents or guardians in connection with the adoption of, or establishment of a guardianship for, a child with special needs;

(b) May include, but are not limited to, the maintenance costs, medical and surgical expenses, and other costs incidental to the care, training and education of the child;

(c) May not exceed the cost of providing comparable assistance in foster care; and

(d) May not be made:

(A) For a child who has not attained 18 years of age, when the adoptive parents or guardians are no longer legally responsible for the support of the child; or

(B) When the child is no longer receiving any support from the adoptive parents or guardians.

(4) Adoptive parents or guardians receiving payments under subsection (2) of this section shall inform the department of circumstances that would make the adoptive parents or guardians:

(a) Ineligible to receive the payments; or

(b) Eligible to receive the payments in a different amount. [1971 c.129 §§1,2; 2011 c.141 §1; 2015 c.840 §16; 2021 c.59 §4]

Source: Section 418.330 — Payments to adoptive parents or guardians; conditions; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.520 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.520
414.520 Hemophilia services
Status: in_force

Within the limit of funds expressly appropriated and available for medical assistance to hemophiliacs, hemophilia services under ORS 414.500 (Findings regarding medical assistance for persons with hemophilia) to 414.530 (When payments not made for hemophilia services) shall be made available to eligible persons as recommended by the Medical Advisory Committee of the Oregon Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. [1975 c.513 §3]

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

Source: Section 414.520 — Hemophilia services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.288 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.288
421.288 Enforcing and administering compact
Status: in_force

All courts, agencies and officers of this state or any political subdivision therein shall enforce the compact and carry out its provisions including, but not limited to, making and submitting such reports as the compact requires. [1959 c.290 §5]

Source: Section 421.288 — Enforcing and administering compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.362 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.362
417.362 System requirements
Status: in_force

A family- or client-centered service system must be a system that:

(1) Insures active participation of clients in service planning, decision making and service delivery;

(2) Empowers direct service workers to gain access to a broad continuum of services and flexible funding to meet the needs of individuals and families served;

(3) Pools funds of multiple service delivery agencies;

(4) Generates policies for program planning and implementation at the community level rather than mandating policies at the state level; and

(5) Supports and enhances family harmony with the goal of preserving the health and integrity of all family units. [1991 c.359 §2; 1995 c.800 §2]

FAMILY DECISION-MAKING MEETING

Source: Section 417.362 — System requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.109 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.109
419A.109 Review of cases of wards for whom guardian has been appointed
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds and upon request of a court under ORS 419B.367 (Letters of guardianship) , a local citizen review board shall review the case of a ward for whom a guardian has been appointed under ORS 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) or 419B.366 (Guardianship) . In the request for review, the court shall notify the local citizen review board of the names and addresses of the parties.

(2) The review shall take place within 45 days, or as soon as is practicable given the schedule of the local citizen review board, after the local citizen review board receives the request for review by the court.

(3) The local citizen review board shall send notice of the review to all parties.

(4) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in consultation with the Supreme Court, shall adopt rules under ORS 1.002 (Supreme Court) that may include any procedures for the administration of the local citizen review board program regarding:

(a) The time, content and manner in which the guardian must provide reports to the local citizen review board; and

(b) The process to be followed in conducting the reviews.

(5) The local citizen review board shall forward findings and recommendations generated at a review under subsection (1) of this section to the court and all parties. The court shall cause the findings and recommendations to become part of the juvenile court file for consideration by the juvenile court judge. The court shall give the local citizen review board written notice if the court modifies, alters or takes action on a case as a result of the recommendations of the local citizen review board. [2003 c.229 §8; 2005 c.84 §2; 2007 c.333 §6]

Note: 419A.109 (Review of cases of wards for whom guardian has been appointed) 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.109 — Review of cases of wards for whom guardian has been appointed; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.467 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.467
421.467 Transfer of local adults in custody to forest work camp
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 421.468 (Prior approval required for transfer of local adult in custody) , the governing body of a county or city in this state may transfer a local adult in custody to the temporary custody of the Department of Corrections solely for employment at a forest work camp established under ORS 421.455 (Forest work camps) to 421.480 (Return of adult in custody to institution) . The county or city transferring the local adult in custody shall pay the cost of transportation and other expenses incidental to the conveyance to the forest work camp of the adult in custody and the return of the local adult in custody to the county or city, including the expenses of law enforcement officers accompanying the local adult in custody, and is responsible for costs of any medical treatment of the local adult in custody while the local adult in custody is employed at the forest work camp not compensated under ORS 655.505 (Definitions for ORS 655.505 to 655.555) to 655.555 (Rules for administration of fund for injuries of adults in custody) .

(2) Before a local adult in custody is sent to a forest work camp, the governing body of the county or city shall cause the local adult in custody to be given such inoculations as are necessary in the public interest, and must submit to the Department of Corrections a certificate, signed by a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) that the local adult in custody is physically and mentally able to perform the work described in ORS 421.470 (Authority over adults in custody in camps) , and is free from communicable disease. [1967 c.504 §3; 1987 c.320 §203; 2014 c.45 §45; 2017 c.356 §45; 2019 c.213 §93]

Source: Section 421.467 — Transfer of local adults in custody to forest work camp; limitations and conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.211 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.211
419A.211 Appointment of counsel
Status: in_force

(1) If the child, ward, youth, adjudicated youth, parent or guardian is determined to be entitled to, and, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, financially eligible for, appointment of counsel at state expense in an appeal as provided in ORS 419A.200 (Who may appeal) and 419A.208 (Orders subject to appeal by state) , the court, upon request of the person or upon its own motion, shall appoint suitable counsel to represent the person. Counsel appointed by the court shall be paid compensation determined by the executive director of the Oregon Public Defense Commission as provided in ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel) if the circuit court is the appellate court or as provided in ORS 138.500 (Appointment of counsel and furnishing of transcript for appellant without funds) if the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court is the appellate court. The court may not substitute one appointed counsel for another except pursuant to the policies, procedures, standards and guidelines of the commission.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When the court appoints counsel to represent the child or ward, it may order the parent, if able, or guardian of the estate, if the estate is able, to pay to the Public Defense Services Account established by ORS 151.225 (Public Defense Services Account) , through the clerk of the court, in full or in part the administrative costs of determining the ability of the parents or estate to pay for legal services and the costs of the legal and other services that are related to the provision of appointed counsel.

(b) The test of the parent’s or estate’s ability to pay costs under paragraph (a) of this subsection is the same test as applied to appointment of counsel for defendants under ORS 151.216 (Commission duties) . If counsel is provided at state expense, the court shall apply this test in accordance with the guidelines adopted by the Oregon Public Defense Commission under ORS 151.485 (Financial eligibility) .

(c) If counsel is provided at state expense, the court shall determine the amount the parents or estate is required to pay for the costs of administrative, legal and other services related to the provision of appointed counsel in the same manner as this amount is determined under ORS 151.487 (Ability to pay) .

(d) The court’s order of payment is enforceable in the same manner as an order of support under ORS 419B.408 (Enforcement of support order) .

(3) When the court appoints counsel under this section at state expense, the compensation for counsel and costs and expenses necessary to the appeal shall be determined and paid as provided in ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel) if the circuit court is the appellate court or as provided in ORS 138.500 (Appointment of counsel and furnishing of transcript for appellant without funds) if the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court is the appellate court.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a youth or adjudicated youth, or the parent or guardian of the youth or adjudicated youth, is entitled to court-appointed counsel at state expense under this section regardless of the financial circumstances of the youth or adjudicated youth or the parent or guardian of the youth or adjudicated youth. In addition, the court may not order the youth’s or adjudicated youth’s parent or guardian to pay any part of the administrative costs of determining the entitlement of the youth, adjudicated youth, parent or guardian to court-appointed counsel at state expense nor any of the costs of the legal and other services that are related to the provision of appointed counsel. [2001 c.480 §6; 2001 c.962 §56; 2003 c.396 §§31,32; 2003 c.449 §50; 2012 c.107 §45; 2021 c.489 §47; 2021 c.597 §11a; 2023 c.281 §59]

Source: Section 419A.211 — Appointment of counsel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.246 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.246
413.246 Information provided to retired physicians and health care providers
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the appropriate professional and trade associations and licensing boards, shall inform retired physicians and health care providers regarding ORS 30.302 (Certain retired health care providers to be considered agents of public bodies) and 30.792 (Liability of health care provider or health clinic for volunteer services to charitable organization) . [Formerly 409.740]

Note: See note under 413.231 (Recruitment of primary care providers) .

Source: Section 413.246 — Information provided to retired physicians and health care providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.855 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.855
411.855 Definitions for ORS 411.855 to 411.870
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 411.855 (Definitions for ORS 411.855 to 411.870) to 411.870 (Approval of programs) :

(1) “Community work and training program” means a program of a constructive nature designed to conserve work skills and to develop new skills of applicants and recipients of public assistance, pursuant to a plan jointly entered into by the Department of Human Services and a public entity, private nonprofit organization or private business under which such public entity, private nonprofit organization or private business undertakes to provide work or training to applicants or recipients of public assistance, who are required to participate without compensation in such program, and to provide supervision and control over such work or training.

(2) “Private business” means any business in which a profit may be made by the owner of the business.

(3) “Private nonprofit organization” means any organization which provides a service available to the general public where funding is based wholly or in part by donations from the general public and in which no part of the income of which is distributable to its members, directors or officers.

(4) “Public entity” means any agency of the federal or state government, county, city, town, public corporation or political subdivision in this state, including the Department of Human Services with respect to work or training in the department. [1961 c.631 §1; 1965 c.291 §1; 1967 c.130 §2; 1969 c.597 §245; 1971 c.779 §29; 1979 c.99 §1; 1993 c.739 §21]

Source: Section 411.855 — Definitions for ORS 411.855 to 411.870 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.533 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.533
419C.533 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board, by rule pursuant to ORS 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) and not inconsistent with law, may implement its policies and set out its procedure and practice requirements and may promulgate such interpretive rules as the panel deems necessary or appropriate to carry out its statutory responsibilities.

(2) The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board shall adopt rules defining the type of dangerous behavior that requires the temporary placement of a young person with mental retardation in a secure hospital or facility.

(3) The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board shall consult with the Department of Human Services about proposed rules relating to developmental disabilities and the Oregon Health Authority about proposed rules relating to mental illness before issuing proposed rules for public comment and before adopting rules under this section. [2007 c.889 §6; 2009 c.595 §372]

Source: Section 419C.533 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.780 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.780
418.780 Purpose
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly recognizes that:

(a) Protection of the child is of primary importance.

(b) A serious need exists for a coordinated multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and investigation of child abuse, for intervention and for the treatment of children who are victims of child abuse in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of children. No child in this state should be denied access to a child abuse assessment because of an inability to pay. The cost of not assessing and treating abused children with the aid of specially trained personnel is too high.

(2) The purpose of ORS 418.746 (Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account) to 418.796 (Authority of council to solicit and accept contributions) is to establish and maintain:

(a) Sufficient county child abuse multidisciplinary teams to conduct timely investigations of allegations of child abuse and provide comprehensive services to victims of child abuse through coordinated child abuse multidisciplinary intervention plans.

(b) Sufficient children’s advocacy centers and regional children’s advocacy centers in Oregon to ensure that every child referred to a center for concerns of neglect or abuse receives a skilled, complete and forensically sound child abuse assessment.

(c) Sufficient coordination, expertise and support to provide training and technical assistance to county child abuse multidisciplinary teams. [1991 c.898 §1; 1993 c.33 §331; 1997 c.872 §32; 2001 c.624 §6; 2005 c.562 §4; 2019 c.141 §2]

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

Source: Section 418.780 — Purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.830 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.830
416.830 Acceptance and disbursement of gifts for public assistance
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services may accept from persons, corporations and organizations contributions or gifts in cash or otherwise that shall be disbursed in the same manner as moneys appropriated for public assistance purposes, unless the donor of a gift stipulates a different manner in which a gift shall be expended. Moneys received under this section shall be deposited with the State Treasurer in an account separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the department for the purposes specified in this section. [Formerly 411.530; 1971 c.779 §52; 1989 c.966 §47; 2005 c.755 §33]

Source: Section 416.830 — Acceptance and disbursement of gifts for public assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.558 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.558
419B.558 Entry of judgment of emancipation
Status: in_force

(1) The juvenile court in its discretion may enter a judgment of emancipation where the minor is at least 16 years of age and the court finds that the best interests of the minor will be served by emancipation. In making its determination, the court shall take into consideration the following factors:

(a) Whether the parent of the minor consents to the proposed emancipation;

(b) Whether the minor has been living away from the family home and is substantially able to be self-maintained and self-supported without parental guidance and supervision; and

(c) Whether the minor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the court that the minor is sufficiently mature and knowledgeable to manage the minor’s affairs without parental assistance.

(2) Upon entry of a judgment of emancipation by the court, the applicant shall be given a copy of the judgment. The judgment shall instruct that the applicant obtain an Oregon driver’s license or an Oregon identification card through the Department of Transportation and that the Department of Transportation make a notation of the minor’s emancipated status on the license or identification card.

(3) An emancipated minor shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the adult courts for all criminal offenses. [1993 c.546 §136; 2003 c.576 §452]

Source: Section 419B.558 — Entry of judgment of emancipation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.557 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.557
423.557 “Recidivism” defined for statistical evaluations
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “recidivism” means the arrest, conviction or incarceration of a person who has previously been convicted of a crime, if the arrest, conviction or incarceration is for a new crime and occurs:

(a) Three years or less after the date the person was convicted of the previous crime; or

(b) Three years or less after the date the person was released from custody, if the person was incarcerated as a result of the conviction for the previous crime.

(2) When the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the Department of Corrections, the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission or any other public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) conducts a statistical evaluation of the rate at which persons convicted of a crime recidivate, the public body shall include an evaluation of recidivism as that term is defined in subsection (1) of this section. [2013 c.649 §45; 2015 c.143 §1]

Note: 423.557 (“Recidivism” defined for statistical evaluations) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 423 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 423.557 — “Recidivism” defined for statistical evaluations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.435 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.435
411.435 Enrollment of medical assistance program clients
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services shall endeavor to develop agreements with local governments to facilitate the enrollment of medical assistance program clients. Subject to the availability of funds therefor, the agreement shall be structured to allow flexibility by the state and local governments and may allow any of the following options for enrolling clients in medical assistance programs:

(1) Initial processing may be done at the local health department by employees of the local health department, with eligibility determination completed at the local office of the Department of Human Services or by the authority;

(2) Initial processing and eligibility determination may be done at the local health department by employees of the local health department; or

(3) Application forms may be made available at the local health department with initial processing and eligibility determination done at the local office of the Department of Human Services or by the authority. [Formerly 414.151; 2011 c.720 §108; 2013 c.688 §46; 2015 c.736 §57]

Source: Section 411.435 — Enrollment of medical assistance program clients; agreements with local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.535 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.535
410.535 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 410.505 (Definitions for ORS 410.505 to 410.545) to 410.545 (Implementation of ORS 410.505 to 410.545 requires federal funding) , including, but not limited to:

(1) Granting exceptions to ORS 410.540 (Compliance as condition for licensure) ; and

(2) Insuring confidentiality of all client information gathered during the admission assessment process. [1989 c.912 §8]

Source: Section 410.535 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.060 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.060
411.060 Rules
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 417.300 (Purpose of ORS 417.305) and 417.305 (Legislative findings relating to serving children and families) , the Department of Human Services shall adopt and enforce rules necessary to ensure full compliance with federal and state laws relating to public assistance programs and functions administered by the department. [Amended by 1969 c.597 §229; 1971 c.319 §8; subsection (2) enacted as 1971 c.779 §72; 1977 c.267 §17; 1989 c.834 §15; 2003 c.14 §178; 2005 c.381 §5; 2011 c.720 §91]

Source: Section 411.060 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.545 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.545
410.545 Implementation of ORS 410.505 to 410.545 requires federal funding
Status: in_force

Implementation of ORS 410.505 (Definitions for ORS 410.505 to 410.545) to 410.545 (Implementation of ORS 410.505 to 410.545 requires federal funding) is subject to federal fund participation of the admission assessment activities specified in ORS 410.510 (Establishment of procedure for assessment) to 410.530 (Department authority) . [1989 c.912 §12]

Source: Section 410.545 — Implementation of ORS 410.505 to 410.545 requires federal funding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.630 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.630
411.630 Unlawfully obtaining public assistance or medical assistance
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not knowingly obtain or attempt to obtain, for the benefit of the person or of another person, any public assistance or medical assistance to which the person or other person is not entitled under state law by means of:

(a) Any false representation or fraudulent device, or

(b) Failure to immediately notify the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority, if required, of the receipt or possession of property or income, or of any other change of circumstances, which directly affects the eligibility for, or the amount of, the assistance.

(2) A person may not transfer, conceal or dispose of any money or property with the intent:

(a) To enable the person to meet or appear to meet any requirement of eligibility prescribed by state law or by rule of the department or the authority for any type of public assistance or medical assistance; or

(b) Except as to a conveyance by the person to create a tenancy by the entirety, to hinder or prevent the department or the authority from recovering any part of any claim it may have against the person or the estate of the person.

(3) A person may not knowingly aid or abet any person to violate any provision of this section.

(4) A person may not receive, possess or conceal any money or property of an applicant for or recipient of any type of public assistance or medical assistance with the intent to enable the applicant or recipient to meet or appear to meet any requirement of eligibility referred to in subsection (2)(a) of this section or, except as to a conveyance by the applicant or recipient to create a tenancy by the entirety, with the intent to hinder or prevent the department or the authority from recovering any part of any claim it may have against the applicant or recipient or the estate of the applicant or recipient. [Amended by 1963 c.499 §2; 1969 c.66 §1; 1971 c.779 §22; 2011 c.720 §116; 2013 c.688 §51]

Source: Section 411.630 — Unlawfully obtaining public assistance or medical assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.125 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.125
421.125 Clothing, money and documents upon release
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the discharge or parole of an adult in custody from the Department of Corrections, the department shall:

(a) Ensure that the discharged or paroled adult in custody is properly clothed; and

(b) Provide the discharged or paroled adult in custody with the following documents:

(A) Verification of work history while in the custody of the department.

(B) Certification of any educational programs completed by the adult in custody while in the custody of the department.

(C) Certification of any treatment programs completed by the adult in custody while in the custody of the department.

(2) It is the responsibility of every adult in custody of the Department of Corrections, during the term of imprisonment, to accumulate funds in anticipation of parole, discharge or other authorized prerelease and for the purposes set out in this subsection. The Department of Corrections shall adopt rules to:

(a) Safeguard adult in custody moneys, whether the moneys are from earnings of the adult in custody while in a Department of Corrections institution, or from other sources, and to provide for disbursement of the moneys to the adult in custody following release from imprisonment;

(b) Establish, within appropriations provided for this purpose, a program of release funds to be provided for adults in custody who have not been able to accumulate sufficient moneys to accommodate the release needs of the adult in custody;

(c) Assess and collect fees for self-improvement programs, services and assistance provided by the department to adults in custody who have sufficient moneys to pay for the programs, services and assistance;

(d) Permit adults in custody to purchase elective programs, services or assistance that are approved but not provided by the department;

(e) Assess and collect disciplinary fines and restitution from adults in custody for damages or destruction caused by willful misconduct of the adults in custody; and

(f) Assess and collect fees from adults in custody from funds to be credited to, or received for deposit in, adult in custody trust accounts, not to exceed five percent of the amount of the credit or deposit, to offset the costs of administering adult in custody trust accounts.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An adult in custody sentenced to the custody of the Department of Corrections by an Oregon court is eligible to apply for release funds for a period up to 90 days following the release of the adult in custody from the Department of Corrections institution by parole or discharge, including a release to the legal custody of another authority in this state.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, adults in custody released to the legal custody of another authority in this state for ultimate transfer to the custody of a law enforcement or corrections agency in another state are not eligible to apply for release funds until released by the other authority in this state. [Amended by 1955 c.265 §1; 1967 c.612 §1; 1969 c.502 §11; 1969 c.597 §122b; 1969 c.678 §3; 1983 c.447 §1; 1987 c.320 §168; 2009 c.139 §1; 2011 c.390 §1; 2019 c.213 §68]

Source: Section 421.125 — Clothing, money and documents upon release; moneys for release; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.223 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.223
420A.223 Juvenile Justice Information System
Status: in_force

(1) The Juvenile Justice Information System, an electronic information system developed and maintained by the state through the Oregon Youth Authority, is established. The youth authority, in partnership with county juvenile departments, shall administer the Juvenile Justice Information System through a steering committee established by rule. The youth authority shall, in consultation with the steering committee, adopt rules governing the administration of the Juvenile Justice Information System including, but not limited to:

(a) Confidentiality of information;

(b) State and county roles and costs; and

(c) County reporting requirements.

(2) The youth authority shall develop, maintain and administer the Juvenile Justice Information System according to the Criminal Justice Information Standards program established under ORS 181A.265 (Criminal Justice Information Standards program) .

(3) Counties shall provide the youth authority with required data elements in the format required by the rules of the youth authority at no cost to the state.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 419A.257 (Reports and materials privileged) , the youth authority or a county juvenile department may disclose, for the purposes identified in paragraph (b) of this subsection, information contained in reports or other materials relating to a youth or adjudicated youth’s history and prognosis to the following persons:

(A) A government agency.

(B) A public or private post-secondary institution of education.

(C) A person with whom the youth authority, a county or a county juvenile department has entered into an agreement for the disclosure of information under this subsection.

(b) The youth authority or a county juvenile department may disclose information under this subsection for the purposes authorized by rules adopted under this section, including research, evaluation, coordination of public safety services, program planning, compliance with grant requirements and audits.

(c) The disclosure of information under this subsection does not waive or otherwise change the privileged status of the information, except for the purposes authorized by this subsection.

(d) Any person that obtains information under this subsection is responsible for preserving the confidentiality of the information. [1999 c.595 §1; 2018 c.1 §1; 2021 c.489 §154]

Source: Section 420A.223 — Juvenile Justice Information System; establishment; disclosures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.250 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.250
421.250 Powers of Governor
Status: in_force

The Governor is authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the compact in every particular and the Governor may in the discretion of the Governor delegate this authority to the Director of the Department of Corrections. [1979 c.486 §2; 1987 c.320 §186]

Note: See note under 421.245 (Interstate Corrections Compact) .

Source: Section 421.250 — Powers of Governor; delegation of authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.030 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.030
423.030 Department not limited by ORS 423.020
Status: in_force

The enumeration of duties, functions and powers in ORS 423.020 (Department of Corrections) is not exclusive nor intended as a limitation on the powers and authority vested in the Department of Corrections by other provisions of law. [1965 c.616 §3; 1969 c.597 §99; 1987 c.320 §211]

Source: Section 423.030 — Department not limited by ORS 423.020 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.120 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.120
410.120 Senior and Disabled Services Account
Status: in_force

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

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

(3) The unobligated balance in the Senior and Disabled Services Account on June 30 of each odd-numbered year shall be determined by the Department of Human Services as of September 30 following the close of each biennium and certified to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. The amount certified pursuant to this subsection shall revert to the General Fund and become available for general governmental purposes. [1981 c.784 §25; 1989 c.787 §11]

Source: Section 410.120 — Senior and Disabled Services Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.795 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.795
418.795 Confidentiality of information and records
Status: in_force

(1) All information and records acquired by a county child abuse multidisciplinary team established under ORS 418.747 (County teams for investigation) or a child fatality review team established under ORS 418.785 (Child fatality review teams) in the exercise of its duties are confidential and may be disclosed only when necessary to carry out the purposes of the child abuse investigation or the child fatality review process.

(2) A member agency of a county child abuse multidisciplinary team or a member of the team may use or disclose protected health information without obtaining an authorization from an individual or a personal representative of the individual if use or disclosure is necessary for public health purposes, including the prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse.

(3) A child fatality review team shall have access to and subpoena power to obtain all medical records, hospital records and records maintained by any state, county or local agency, including, but not limited to, police investigative data, coroner or medical examiner investigative data and social services records, as necessary to complete a child abuse investigation or a review of a specific fatality under ORS 418.785 (Child fatality review teams) .

(4) As used in this section, “personal representative” and “protected health information” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 192.556 (Definitions for ORS 192.553 to 192.581) . [2005 c.562 §19; 2019 c.141 §22]

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

Source: Section 418.795 — Confidentiality of information and records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.103 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.103
415.103 False or misleading filings prohibited
Status: in_force

A person may not file or cause to be filed with the Oregon Health Authority any article, certificate, report, statement, application or other information required or permitted to be filed under 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 415.501 (Procedures for review of material change transactions) or rules adopted pursuant to ORS 415.011 (Oregon Health Authority regulation of financial solvency of CCOs to align with regulation of domestic insurers) , 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 415.501 (Procedures for review of material change transactions) that is known by the person to be false or misleading in any material respect. [2019 c.478 §5; 2021 c.615 §13]

Source: Section 415.103 — False or misleading filings prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.790 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.790
417.790 Grants for services, initiatives and other programs
Status: in_force

The Department of Early Learning and Care shall:

(1) Make grants to fund research-based services and initiatives to improve outcomes for children, youth or families.

(2) Make Great Start grants to fund community-based programs for children zero through six years of age. A recipient shall use Great Start grant funds to provide research-based early childhood programs in community settings and to provide services that have proven to be successful and that meet the needs of the community. These services shall be provided in accordance with ORS 417.728 (Statewide early learning system) .

(3) Make grants under ORS 417.782 (Early childhood support grant program) to fund culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs that build capacity in communities to provide culturally appropriate services to ensure children start kindergarten ready to succeed and to support family stability. [1993 c.676 §31; 2001 c.976 §1; 2012 c.37 §§51,93; 2013 c.624 §§29,30; 2013 c.728 §25; 2019 c.122 §55; 2021 c.631 §52]

Source: Section 417.790 — Grants for services, initiatives and other programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.367 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.367
421.367 Report to Governor and Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

(1) Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall report annually to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly regarding Oregon Corrections Enterprises activities and operations for the preceding year.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 421.352 (Applicability of certain statutes to Oregon Corrections Enterprises) , Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall provide to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services such financial information as the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may require for purposes of completing the financial report described in ORS 291.040 (State financial report) . [1999 c.955 §8]

Source: Section 421.367 — Report to Governor and Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.504 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.504
419B.504 Termination upon finding of unfitness
Status: in_force

The rights of the parent or parents may be terminated as provided in ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) if the court finds that the parent or parents are unfit by reason of conduct or condition seriously detrimental to the child or ward and integration of the child or ward into the home of the parent or parents is improbable within a reasonable time due to conduct or conditions not likely to change. In determining such conduct and conditions:

(1) The court shall consider but is not limited to the following:

(a) Conduct toward any child of an abusive, cruel or sexual nature.

(b) Addictive or habitual use of intoxicating liquors, cannabis or controlled substances to the extent that parental ability has been substantially impaired.

(c) Physical neglect of the child or ward.

(d) Lack of effort of the parent to adjust the circumstances of the parent, conduct, or conditions to make it possible for the child or ward to safely return home within a reasonable time or failure of the parent to effect a lasting adjustment after reasonable efforts by available social agencies for such extended duration of time that it appears reasonable that no lasting adjustment can be effected.

(e) Criminal conduct that impairs the parent’s ability to provide adequate care for the child or ward.

(f) A mental health condition of the parent of such nature and duration as to render the parent incapable of providing proper care for the child or ward for extended periods of time.

(2) The court may not consider a parent’s disability, as that term is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), unless the parent’s conduct related to the disability is of such nature and duration as to render the parent incapable of providing proper care for the child or ward for extended periods of time. [1993 c.33 §140; 1997 c.873 §7; 2001 c.686 §24; 2003 c.396 §85; 2007 c.70 §199; 2017 c.21 §56; 2018 c.74 §1]

Source: Section 419B.504 — Termination upon finding of unfitness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.440 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.440
419C.440 When court has duties and authority of guardian
Status: in_force

Unless guardianship is granted as provided in ORS 419C.555 (Authority to appoint guardian) , the court as an incident of its jurisdiction over the adjudicated youth has the duties and authority of the guardian as provided in ORS 419C.558 (Duties and authority of guardian) . [1993 c.33 §227; 2003 c.396 §106; 2021 c.489 §68]

Source: Section 419C.440 — When court has duties and authority of guardian , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.180 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.180
410.180 Long term care reimbursement audit manual
Status: in_force

In carrying out the reimbursement system stated in the state policy on long term care reimbursement, the Department of Human Services shall develop, publish and make available an audit manual. The audit manual shall include clear guidelines on costs that are approved for reimbursement. [1983 c.406 §2]

Note: 410.180 (Long term care reimbursement audit manual) and 410.190 (Representation of entities in contested case proceedings before department) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly and were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 410 but not to any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 410.180 — Long term care reimbursement audit manual , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.300 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.300
411.300 Use and custody of records
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt and enforce rules governing the custody, use and preservation of the records, papers, files and communications of the department in accordance with applicable privacy laws. The use of the records, papers, files and communications is limited to the purposes for which they are furnished and by the provisions of the law under which they may be furnished.

(2) The records, papers, files and communications of the department may be maintained in a single or combined data system accessible to the department and to the Oregon Health Authority for the administration of programs and the coordination of functions shared by the department and the authority. [Amended by 1953 c.500 §12; 1971 c.779 §16; 2005 c.381 §8; 2011 c.720 §99]

Source: Section 411.300 — Use and custody of records; authorization for department to combine data system with Oregon Health Authority; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.069 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.069
412.069 Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid
Status: in_force

If an application is not acted upon within a reasonable time after the filing of the application or is denied in whole or in part, or if any grant of aid is modified or canceled, the applicant or recipient may petition the Department of Human Services for review in the county which the applicant or recipient elects as provided by ORS chapter 183. [Formerly 418.125]

Source: Section 412.069 — Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.315 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.315
419C.315 Travel expenses of party summoned
Status: in_force

The court may authorize payment of travel expenses of any party summoned. Except as provided in this section, responsibility for the payment of the cost of service of summons or other process on any party, and for payment of travel expenses so authorized, shall be borne by the party issuing the summons or requesting the court to issue the summons. When the Oregon Youth Authority issues the summons or requests the court to issue the summons, responsibility for such payment shall be borne by the county. When the court-appointed counsel for a youth, youth offender or young person issues the summons or requests the court to issue the summons, responsibility for the fees and costs associated with that summons shall be paid pursuant to ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel) . [1993 c.33 §207; 2021 c.597 §17]

Source: Section 419C.315 — Travel expenses of party summoned , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.371 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.371
417.371 Notice to family members of meeting
Status: in_force

(1) If the Department of Human Services determines that the use of a family decision-making meeting is appropriate, the department shall conduct and document reasonable inquiries to promptly locate and notify the parents, grandparents and any other family member who has had significant, direct contact with the child in the year prior to the substitute care placement.

(2) All family members notified by the department may attend the meeting unless the department determines that the safety of any attendee will be compromised by the attendance of any family member.

(3) Any family member the department deems a safety risk may provide written statements that address the subject of any family decision-making meeting, including the determination of placement of the child or components of a service plan for the child and family members.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Family member” means any person related to the child by blood, marriage or adoption, including but not limited to parents, grandparents, stepparents, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, cousins or great-grandparents. “Family member” also includes a child 12 years of age or older, or a child younger than 12 years of age when appropriate.

(b) “Reasonable inquiries” means efforts that involve reviewing the case file for relevant information, contacting the parents or guardians and contacting additional sources of information that may lead to ascertaining the whereabouts of family members, if necessary. [1997 c.799 §3]

Source: Section 417.371 — Notice to family members of meeting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.925 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.925
418.925 “Refugee child” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 418.925 (“Refugee child” defined) to 418.945 (Rules) , “refugee child” is a person under 18 years of age who has entered the United States and is unwilling or unable to return to the person’s country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, membership in a particular group or political opinion, or whose parents entered the United States within the preceding 10 years and are or were unwilling or unable to return to their country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, membership in a particular group or political opinion. [1985 c.358 §1; 2007 c.100 §25; 2021 c.367 §23]

Source: Section 418.925 — “Refugee child” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.845 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.845
411.845 Prosecution
Status: repealed

(1) If any person obtains, gives, sells, trades or otherwise disposes of any supplemental nutrition assistance in violation of ORS 411.840 (Unlawfully obtaining or disposing of supplemental nutrition assistance) , the district attorney shall prosecute, for and in the name of the State of Oregon, a civil action or suit to recover from such person the amount of the supplemental nutrition assistance obtained, given, sold, traded or otherwise disposed of by such person.

(2) In any suit or action prosecuted under subsection (1) of this section, the state is entitled to recover interest and its costs and disbursements incurred in such suit or action.

(3) Moneys recovered by the state under this section shall be accounted for or paid to the federal and state governments, as their respective interests therein may appear. [1963 c.599 §17; 1997 c.581 §16; 2009 c.599 §8]

Note: Sections 6 and 7, chapter 538, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 6. (1) No later than 90 days after the effective date of this 2023 Act [September 24, 2023], the Department of Human Services shall submit to the United States Department of Agriculture a request for approval to waive the requirements of 7 U.S.C. 2014(d)(18) in order to exclude quarterly distributions of an advance payment of the tax credit allowed under section 2 of this 2023 Act [ 315.273 (Qualifying child of taxpayer) ] from consideration in determining eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance.

(2) The department shall report the status of the request to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2024, and annually thereafter until September 15 following the date that the United States Department of Agriculture approves or denies the request for waiver. [2023 c.538 §6]

Sec. 7. Section 6 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 1, 2029. [2023 c.538 §7]

Source: Section 411.845 — Prosecution; costs; accounting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.647 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.647
419B.647 Right to counsel
Status: in_force

(1) If there is reason to know that a child in a proceeding under ORS chapter 419B is an Indian child:

(a) The court shall appoint counsel to represent the Indian child.

(b) If the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian requests counsel to represent the parent or Indian custodian but is without sufficient financial means to employ suitable counsel possessing skills and experience commensurate with the nature of the petition and the complexity of the case, the court shall appoint suitable counsel to represent the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian if the parent or Indian custodian is determined to be financially eligible under the policies, procedures, standards and guidelines of the Oregon Public Defense Commission.

(2) Upon presentation of the order of appointment under this section by the attorney for the Indian child, any agency, hospital, school organization, division or department of the state, doctor, nurse or other health care provider, psychologist, psychiatrist, police department or mental health clinic shall permit the attorney for the Indian child to inspect and copy any records of the Indian child involved in the case, without the consent of the Indian child or the Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian. This subsection does not apply to records of a police agency relating to an ongoing investigation prior to bringing charges. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §20; 2023 c.281 §67]

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

Source: Section 419B.647 — Right to counsel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.270 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.270
420.270 Supervision of participant
Status: in_force

An adjudicated youth or a person committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections and placed in the physical custody of the Oregon Youth Authority under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) or other statute may be supervised by any employee or agent of a local, state or federal governmental agency while the adjudicated youth or committed person is assigned to a youth correction facility and participating in a work release program or other work program provided by the youth authority, pursuant to an agreement between the agency and the youth authority. An agreement entered into under this section must require that persons exercising custodial supervision over the adjudicated youth or committed person receive security training approved and provided by the youth authority in consultation with the Department of Corrections. [2013 c.229 §10; 2021 c.489 §126]

Source: Section 420.270 — Supervision of participant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.242 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.242
419C.242 Revocation and modification of agreement
Status: in_force

(1) If a formal accountability agreement is revoked pursuant to ORS 419C.239 (Requirements of agreement) , the juvenile department shall either extend the agreement pursuant to subsection (2) of this section or file a petition with the juvenile court, and an adjudicatory hearing may be held.

(2) If the juvenile department has reasonable cause to believe that the youth has failed to carry out the terms of the formal accountability agreement or has committed a subsequent offense, in lieu of revoking the agreement, the department may modify the terms of the agreement and extend the period of the agreement for an additional six months from the date on which the modification was made with the consent of the youth and the youth’s counsel, if any. The period of a formal accountability agreement may be extended only once under this subsection. [1993 c.33 §193; 1995 c.422 §125]

Source: Section 419C.242 — Revocation and modification of agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.654 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.654
414.654 Persons served by prepaid managed care health services organizations
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall continue to contract with one or more prepaid managed care health services organizations, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) , that are in compliance with contractual obligations owed to the state or local government on July 27, 2015, and that serve:

(A) A geographic area of the state that a coordinated care organization has not been certified to serve; or

(B) Individuals described in ORS 414.631 (Mandatory enrollment in coordinated care organization) (2), (3) and (4).

(b) Contracts authorized by this subsection are not subject to ORS chapters 279A and 279B, except ORS 279A.250 (Definitions for ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290) to 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) and 279B.235 (Condition concerning hours of labor) .

(2) Prepaid managed care health services organizations contracting with the authority under this section are subject to the applicable requirements for, and are permitted to exercise the rights of, coordinated care organizations under ORS 413.022 (Metrics and scoring subcommittee) , 414.153 (Services provided by local health departments) , 414.572 (Coordinated care organizations) , 414.591 (Coordinated care organization contracts) , 414.605 (Consumer and provider protections) , 414.607 (Use and disclosure of member information) , 414.655 (Utilization of patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes by coordinated care organizations) , 414.712 (Health services for certain eligible persons) , 414.728 (Reimbursement of rural hospitals on fee-for-service basis) , 414.743 (Payment to noncontracting hospital by coordinated care organization) , 414.746, 414.760 (Payment for patient centered primary care home and behavioral health home services) , 416.510 (Definitions for ORS 416.510 to 416.610) to 416.610 (Action against recipient who fails to provide notice of claim) , 441.094 (Denial of emergency medical services because of inability to pay prohibited) , 442.372 (Definitions for ORS 442.372 and 442.373) , 655.515 (Benefits, training and medical services under ORS 655.505 to 655.555) , 659.830 (Prohibitions and requirements relating to health insurance) and 743B.470 (Medicaid not considered in coverage eligibility determination) .

(3) To facilitate the full adoption of health information technology by coordinated care organizations, patient centered primary care homes and behavioral health homes, the authority shall explore options for assisting providers and coordinated care organizations in funding their use of health information technology. [2011 c.602 §14; 2012 c.8 §2; 2015 c.792 §1; 2015 c.798 §16]

Source: Section 414.654 — Persons served by prepaid managed care health services organizations; funding of health information technology , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.473 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.473
419B.473 Notice
Status: in_force

(1) The court may order that the child or ward or any other person be present during the hearing.

(2) The court shall notify the parties listed in ORS 419B.470 (Permanency hearing) and any other interested parties of the hearing. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing. Upon request of the court, the Department of Human Services or other legal custodian of the child or ward shall provide the court with information concerning the whereabouts and identity of such parties. [1993 c.33 §136; 2003 c.396 §80]

Source: Section 419B.473 — Notice; appearance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.815 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.815
417.815 Duties of office
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Children’s Advocate shall be accessible to the public through the state toll-free telephone line maintained pursuant to ORS 417.805 (Toll-free child abuse hotline) and through other electronic and written forms of communication. The office shall:

(a) Disseminate information and educate the public about the detection and prevention of child abuse and about the prosecution of persons accused of child abuse;

(b) Cooperate with other units within the Department of Human Services and law enforcement officials in performing duties under ORS 418.747 (County teams for investigation) and 418.748 (Statewide team on child abuse and suicide) and 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) when the investigation involves alleged child abuse;

(c) Provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of state and local programs that relate to child abuse;

(d) In cooperation with the department, objectively review the department’s systems for handling child abuse cases; and

(e) Analyze data collected by the office to discern general patterns and trends, chronic problems and other systemic difficulties in the detection, reporting, investigation, prosecution and resolution of cases of child abuse.

(2) In addition to the duties required under subsection (1) of this section, the office shall:

(a) Review any complaint regarding the department’s involvement in a specific child abuse case, unless the office determines there is an adequate remedy for the complaint;

(b) Make any appropriate referrals of the complaint or complainant at the time the office receives the complaint or during the office’s review process;

(c) Inform the complainant of the referral of the complaint or any other action taken by the office on the complaint;

(d) Inform the department of the office’s intention to review the department’s action, unless the office determines that advance notice will unduly hinder the review; and

(e) Conduct a review of the department’s action when appropriate, and inform the department of the results of the review, including any recommendation the Children’s Advocate believes would resolve any case or any systemic issues identified in the review.

(3) If the office has knowledge of confidential information relating to a child involved or allegedly involved in child abuse, the office shall keep the information confidential from public disclosure. However, the office is subject to legal mandates in ORS 418.747 (County teams for investigation) and 418.748 (Statewide team on child abuse and suicide) and 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) .

(4) A person who files a complaint under this section or ORS 417.805 (Toll-free child abuse hotline) or participates in any investigation under this section may not be, because of that action:

(a) Subject to any penalties, sanctions or restrictions imposed by the department;

(b) Subject to any penalties, sanctions or restrictions connected with the person’s employment; or

(c) Denied any right, privilege or benefit.

(5) If deemed necessary by the Children’s Advocate for the purposes of carrying out the duties of the office, the office may conduct criminal records checks pursuant to ORS 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) on a person through the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Department of State Police. [1993 c.678 §§9,10; 1995 c.79 §211; 2003 c.591 §5; 2005 c.730 §22]

Source: Section 417.815 — Duties of office; confidentiality; protection for person filing complaint , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.129 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.129
413.129 Aggregation of warrants and payments
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw warrants in favor of the Oregon Health Authority for the aggregate amounts of the authority’s expenses. The authority shall deposit the warrants in the State Treasury in a checking account in reimbursement of those expenses. The authority may draw its checks on the State Treasury in favor of the persons, firms, corporations, associations or counties entitled to payment under rules of the authority so as to include in single combined payments for specified periods all moneys allotted to particular payees from various sources for the period. [2011 c.720 §39]

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

Source: Section 413.129 — Aggregation of warrants and payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.527 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.527
419B.527 Disposition of ward after termination
Status: in_force

(1) After the entry of an order terminating the rights of the parent or parents of the ward, the court may:

(a) Place the ward in the legal custody and guardianship of a public or private institution or agency authorized to consent in loco parentis to the adoption of children. An order pursuant to this paragraph is a “permanent commitment” for the purposes of ORS 109.118 (Validity of decrees or orders entered prior to July 3, 1975, concerning custody, adoption or permanent commitment of child) , 109.268 (Interpretation of adoption laws) , 109.301 (Consent to adoption in general) to 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) and 109.350 (Judgment of adoption or readoption) to 109.390 (Authority of Department of Human Services or child-caring agency in adoption proceedings) ; or

(b) Make any order directing disposition of the ward that it is empowered to make under this chapter.

(2) If the rights of only one parent have been terminated, the authority to consent to the adoption of the ward as provided in subsection (1)(a) of this section is effective only with respect to the parent whose rights have been terminated. [1993 c.33 §147; 2003 c.396 §90; 2013 c.346 §13]

Source: Section 419B.527 — Disposition of ward after termination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.911 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.911
419B.911 Failure to obey subpoena
Status: in_force

Disobedience to a subpoena or a refusal to be sworn or answer as a witness is punishable as contempt by the court before whom the action is pending or by the judge or justice issuing the subpoena. [2001 c.622 §30]

Source: Section 419B.911 — Failure to obey subpoena , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.179 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.179
419C.179 Release security provisions not applicable
Status: in_force

Provisions regarding security for release in criminal cases shall not be applicable to youths held or taken into custody as provided in this chapter. [1993 c.33 §181; 1999 c.1051 §271]

COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL

Source: Section 419C.179 — Release security provisions not applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.031 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.031
420.031 Wardship over adjudicated youth at youth correction facility
Status: in_force

(1) The granting of legal custody and guardianship over the adjudicated youth to the Oregon Youth Authority does not terminate the juvenile court’s jurisdiction over the adjudicated youth.

(2) Upon parole of the adjudicated youth from a youth correction facility, the legal custody of the adjudicated youth is vested in the parents of the adjudicated youth or other person to whom the adjudicated youth is returned, subject to ORS 420.045 (Parole) (3). [Formerly 420.015; 1969 c.679 §8; 1971 c.401 §99; 1995 c.422 §94; 2003 c.396 §141; 2021 c.489 §112]

Source: Section 420.031 — Wardship over adjudicated youth at youth correction facility; legal custody of adjudicated youth , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.263 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.263
418.263 Child-Caring Agencies Account
Status: in_force

There is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury the Child-Caring Agencies Account. All moneys received by the Department of Human Services under ORS 418.998 (Disposition of penalties) (2) and such other moneys as may be otherwise made available by law shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Child-Caring Agencies Account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the department and must be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) to 418.327 (Licensing of private residential boarding schools) , 418.470 (Authority to pay for shelter-care homes) , 418.475 (Independent residence facilities) , 418.950 (Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970) to 418.970 (ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities) or 418.992 (Civil penalty) to 418.998 (Disposition of penalties) . [2009 c.846 §2; 2016 c.106 §12; 2021 c.193 §1]

Source: Section 418.263 — Child-Caring Agencies Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.660 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.660
419B.660 Conflict of laws
Status: in_force

(1) If any provision of ORS 109.278 (ICWA compliance report) , 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) , 109.382 (Vacating adoption of Indian child when parental consent to adoption obtained by fraud or duress) , 109.383 (Notice of vacated judgment of adoption of Indian child or termination of adoptive parent’s parental rights to Indian child) , 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) to 419B.654 (Placement preferences) or 419B.656 (Tribal customary adoption) or the amendments to statutes and session law by sections 1 to 5, 8 to 17, 20 to 30, 34 to 37, 40 to 64 and 65b to 77, chapter 398, Oregon Laws 2021, is found to provide a lower standard of protection to the rights of an Indian child or the Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe than the Indian Child Welfare Act:

(a) The higher standard of protection in the Indian Child Welfare Act shall control; and

(b) It shall not serve to render inoperative any remaining provisions of ORS 109.278 (ICWA compliance report) , 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) , 109.382 (Vacating adoption of Indian child when parental consent to adoption obtained by fraud or duress) , 109.383 (Notice of vacated judgment of adoption of Indian child or termination of adoptive parent’s parental rights to Indian child) , 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) to 419B.654 (Placement preferences) or 419B.656 (Tribal customary adoption) or the amendments to statutes and session law by sections 1 to 5, 8 to 17, 20 to 30, 34 to 37, 40 to 64 and 65b to 77, chapter 398, Oregon Laws 2021, that may be held to provide a higher standard of protection than the Indian Child Welfare Act.

(2) As used in this section, “Indian Child Welfare Act” means the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) and related regulations. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §64; 2021 c.398 §78]

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

Source: Section 419B.660 — Conflict of laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.441 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.441
419C.441 Mental health evaluation, care and treatment
Status: repealed

A court having jurisdiction pursuant to ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) over an adjudicated youth who commits an act that would be a violation of ORS 167.315 (Animal abuse in the second degree) , 167.320 (Animal abuse in the first degree) , 167.322 (Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree) or 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) if done by an adult may, in addition to any other exercise of jurisdiction over the adjudicated youth, order that the adjudicated youth undergo psychiatric, psychological or mental health evaluation. If warranted by the mental condition of the adjudicated youth, the court may order that the adjudicated youth undergo appropriate care or treatment. [2001 c.926 §4; 2003 c.396 §107; 2021 c.489 §69]

419C.443 [1993 c.33 §228; 1995 c.422 §135; 1995 c.440 §5; 2003 c.396 §108; 2005 c.22 §295; 2005 c.708 §55; 2009 c.595 §367; 2013 c.591 §10; 2016 c.24 §57; 2017 c.21 §107; repealed by 2017 c.20 §10]

Source: Section 419C.441 — Mental health evaluation, care and treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.991 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.991
420.991 Penalty for youth care center interference with disclosure of information
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority shall impose a civil penalty, as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , on a youth care center, as defined in ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) , that violates ORS 420.872 (Interference with disclosure of information) .

(2) A civil penalty under subsection (1) of this section is $500 for each violation. [2019 c.381 §17]

Source: Section 420.991 — Penalty for youth care center interference with disclosure of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.068 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.068
421.068 Use of revenue from certain sources
Status: in_force

(1) Revenues, less operating expenses, from the following sources shall be deposited into an account established by the Department of Corrections:

(a) Operation of correctional institution canteens;

(b) Operation of the vending machines in the visiting area of correctional institutions;

(c) Operation of telephones for adults in custody in correctional institutions;

(d) Funds confiscated from the adults in custody under existing disciplinary procedures; and

(e) Funds donated under administrative rules promulgated by the Director of the Department of Corrections.

(2) Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Corrections for uses benefiting the general population of adults in custody, enhancing activities and programs including education programs and providing for offender reentry programs and support. [1991 c.663 §1; 2013 c.130 §4; 2019 c.213 §63]

Note: 421.068 (Use of revenue from certain sources) and 421.081 (Correctional education system) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 421.068 — Use of revenue from certain sources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420a.023 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420a / Section 420a.023
420A.023 Authority of youth correction officers to exercise power of peace officer
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Youth Authority may authorize an individual youth correction officer or group of youth correction officers to exercise the powers and authority of a peace officer in the supervision and custody of adjudicated youth and persons in the physical custody of the youth authority under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) or other applicable law.

(2) The authority of a youth correction officer acting as a peace officer under subsection (1) of this section includes but is not limited to:

(a) Preventing an escape from the grounds of a youth correction facility by a person in the custody of the youth authority; and

(b) Going beyond the grounds of a youth correction facility to:

(A) Pursue a person in the custody of the youth authority who is in the act of escaping from a youth correction facility;

(B) Search for a person in the custody of the youth authority who is in the act of escaping from a youth correction facility; and

(C) Recapture a person in the custody of the youth authority who is in the act of escaping from a youth correction facility.

(3) A youth correction officer acting as a peace officer under subsection (1) of this section retains the authority until the law enforcement agency that has general jurisdiction over the area in which the escape or attempted escape took place assumes responsibility for recapturing the person.

(4) The Oregon Youth Authority shall inform the appropriate law enforcement agency of the escape or attempted escape of a person in youth authority custody as soon as is reasonably practicable. [1995 c.422 §9; 2021 c.489 §140]

Source: Section 420A.023 — Authority of youth correction officers to exercise power of peace officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.262 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.262
418.262 Minimum staffing required for licensing, inspection and investigation
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall maintain a staff of a minimum of five full-time equivalent employees who are responsible for the issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of, or for the placing of conditions on, licenses, certifications or other authorizations issued under ORS 418.240 (Licensing, certification and authorization criteria) and 418.248 (Certification of proctor foster homes) , and for the inspection and investigation of child-caring agencies licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the department.

(2) The department shall adopt rules to develop workload models to measure the adequacy of staff to workload under subsection (1) of this section. [2016 c.106 §7]

Source: Section 418.262 — Minimum staffing required for licensing, inspection and investigation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.251 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.251
415.251 Jurisdiction of delinquency proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) The circuit court shall have original jurisdiction of delinquency proceedings, and any court with jurisdiction is authorized to make all necessary or proper orders to carry out the purposes of ORS 415.203 (Opportunity to cure impairment of required capitalization) to 415.430 (Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care) .

(2) The venue of delinquency proceedings and proceedings under ORS 415.203 (Opportunity to cure impairment of required capitalization) to 415.430 (Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care) against a coordinated care organization shall be in the Circuit Court for Marion County.

(3) At any time after the commencement of a delinquency proceeding or a proceeding under ORS 415.203 (Opportunity to cure impairment of required capitalization) to 415.430 (Liability of member of CCO to pay provider for cost of care) , the court may issue an order changing the venue of the proceeding on motion of the Oregon Health Authority or other interested person if the court finds the proceedings may be more economically and efficiently conducted thereby. [2019 c.478 §32]

Source: Section 415.251 — Jurisdiction of delinquency proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.820 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.820
416.820 Acceptance and disbursement of gifts for support of certain persons
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services may accept funds, money or other valuable things from relatives, corporations or interested persons or organizations for the care and support of needy persons and may expend the same for the care and support of the individual or individuals for whom the money was paid. Funds accruing thereunder shall be deposited with the State Treasurer in a special account and shall be disbursed in accordance with ORS 411.060 (Rules) to 411.095 (Notice and hearings for public assistance and medical assistance) and 411.710 (Basis for granting general assistance) to 411.730 (Application for general assistance) . [Formerly 411.520; 1971 c.779 §51; 2009 c.11 §59]

Source: Section 416.820 — Acceptance and disbursement of gifts for support of certain persons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.163 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.163
413.163 System for collecting data on race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a data system for data on race, ethnicity, preferred spoken and written languages, disability status, sexual orientation and gender identity collected under ORS 413.164 (Collection and reporting of data by health care providers and insurers) . The data system established under this section must include:

(1) A data registry to receive and store the data described in this section from coordinated care organizations, health care providers and health insurers, patients, clients and members of coordinated care organizations, health care providers and health insurers, the authority and the Department of Human Services. The registry must allow for coordinated care organizations, health care providers and health insurers to:

(a) Electronically submit data collected under ORS 413.164 (Collection and reporting of data by health care providers and insurers) ; and

(b) Query the data registry to determine whether the registry contains current data for a patient, member or client.

(2) Functionality that allows a patient, member or client to directly submit to the data system their data described in this section. [2021 c.549 §2]

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

Source: Section 413.163 — System for collecting data on race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.168 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.168
421.168 Transitional leave
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections shall establish a short-term transitional leave program. The program shall provide adults in custody with an opportunity to secure appropriate transitional support when necessary for successful reintegration into the community prior to the adult’s discharge to post-prison supervision.

(2) The Department of Corrections shall identify each adult in custody who is eligible for the short-term transitional leave program and shall, in conjunction with the supervisory authority for the county to which the adult in custody will be released, assist each eligible adult in custody in preparing a transition plan and in identifying and applying for an employment, educational or other transitional opportunity in the community.

(3) If the transition plan for the adult in custody is approved by the department and is an essential part of successful reintegration into the community, the department may grant a transitional leave no more than 120 days before the discharge date of the adult in custody.

(4) An adult in custody is not eligible for transitional leave before having served six months of prison incarceration.

(5) The department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. The rules must include a set of release conditions for adults in custody released on transitional leave status. An adult in custody on transitional leave status is subject to immediate return to prison for any violation of the conditions of release.

(6) The provisions of this section do not apply to adults in custody whose sentences were imposed under ORS 137.635 (Determinate sentences required for certain felony convictions) , 137.690 (Major felony sex crime) , 137.700 (Offenses requiring imposition of mandatory minimum sentences) , 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) , 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) , 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) , 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) , 475.930 (Imposition of sentence under ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925) or 813.011 (Felony driving under the influence of intoxicants) or under a provision of law that prohibits release on any form of temporary leave from custody. [1989 c.790 §63; 2013 c.649 §§13,15; 2017 c.673 §4; 2019 c.213 §74]

Source: Section 421.168 — Transitional leave; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.310 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.310
418.310 Application of statutes to institutions caring for adults and children
Status: in_force

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 418.992 (Civil penalty) to 418.998 (Disposition of penalties) apply to private agencies and institutions for the combined care of adults and children where the care for children includes day or residential treatment or care. [Formerly 419.140; 1983 c.510 §14; 2019 c.13 §46]

Source: Section 418.310 — Application of statutes to institutions caring for adults and children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).