(1) Whenever a juvenile court has before it an action to terminate parental rights, the juvenile court or the Department of Human Services may request the services of the Attorney General.

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(2) Whenever an action to terminate parental rights is before a juvenile court pursuant to ORS § 419B.500, 419B.502, 419B.504, 419B.506 and 419B.508, the Attorney General shall have the same authority to assist the court as is granted to the district attorney under ORS § 8.685. [1993 c.33 § 148]