Oregon Statutes 419B.211 – Motion to withdraw as counsel
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(1) When a parent or guardian is required to appear at a hearing related to a petition to establish jurisdiction or a petition to establish permanent guardianship or terminate parental rights, if the parent or guardian fails to appear at the hearing without reasonable explanation, the attorney for the parent or guardian may move to withdraw from representing the parent or guardian.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 419B.211
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(2) The attorney shall explain to the court the basis for a motion to withdraw under this section.
(3) The court may grant a motion to withdraw as counsel under this section. [2007 c.497 § 2]
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