ORS § 419B.352

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective March 27, 2024
Section 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.

ORS 419B.352

Amended by 2017 Ch. 356,§ 44, eff. 1/1/2018.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 45,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2014.
1993 c.33 §113; 2001 c.900 §123; 2003 c. 396, § 62