Oregon Statutes 419B.352 – Hospitalization; mental health examination
The court may direct that the child or ward be examined or treated by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, physician assistant licensed under ORS § 677.505 to 677.525, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS Chapter 685 or nurse practitioner licensed under ORS § 678.375 to 678.390, or receive other special care or treatment in a hospital or other suitable facility. If the court determines that mental health examination and treatment should be provided by services delivered through the Department of Human Services, the department shall determine the appropriate placement or services in consultation with the court and other affected agencies. If an affected agency objects to the type of placement or services, the court shall determine the appropriate type of placement or service. During the examination or treatment of the child or ward, the department may, if appropriate, be appointed guardian of the child or ward. [1993 c.33 § 113; 2001 c.900 § 123; 2003 c.396 § 62; 2014 c.45 § 44; 2017 c.356 § 44]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 419B.352
- 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.
[2019 c.619 § 3; 2019 c.619 § 3a; 2020 s.s.1 c.19 11a,11b; 2021 c.387 § 3; 2021 c.489 § 59; renumbered 418.322 in 2021]
[2019 c.619 § 5; repealed by 2020 s.s.1 c.19 § 12a]
[2019 c.619 § 6; repealed by 2020 s.s.1 c.19 § 13a]
[2019 c.619 § 7; repealed by 2020 s.s.1 c.19 § 14a]
(Guardianships)