ORS § 419C.507

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 419C.507 - Additional options; consultation

The court may, in lieu of or in addition to any disposition under this chapter, direct that an adjudicated youth be examined or treated by a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist, 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 Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services shall determine the appropriate placement or services in consultation with the court, the Oregon Youth Authority and other affected agencies. If the youth authority or another 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 adjudicated youth, the department may, if appropriate, be appointed guardian of the adjudicated youth.

ORS 419C.507

Amended by 2021 Ch. 489,§ 91, eff. 1/1/2022.
1993 c.33 §248; 2001 c.900 §124; 2003 c. 396, § 124; 2009 c. 595, § 368