Elder Law in Oregon
This page covers elder law as it applies in Oregon — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what elder protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern elder in Oregon
Oregon state law
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against PersonsOR 163 § 163.205
Cited in 141 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Marital Dissolution, Annulment and Separation; Mediation and Conciliation Services; Family Abuse PreventionOR 107 § 107.710
Cited in 43 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Protective Proceedings; Powers of Attorney; Trusts › Abuse Prevention and Reporting; Civil Action for AbuseOR 124 § 124.100
Cited in 40 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally › Arrest and Related Procedures; Search and Seizure; ExtraditionOR 133 § 133.055
Cited in 39 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally › Parole; Post-Prison Supervision; Work Release; Executive Clemency; Standards for Prison Terms and Parole; Presentence ReportsOR 144 § 144.122
Cited in 28 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Revenue and Taxation › Corporation Excise TaxOR 317 § 317.080
Cited in 27 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Social Security Amendments of 1965 (Medicare and Medicaid)
Added Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) to the Social Security Act. Codified at 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395 et seq. and §§ 1396 et seq.
- Social Security Act of 1935
Established federal social-insurance and welfare programs including Old-Age Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Aid to Dependent Children. Codified primarily at 42 U.S.C. ch. 7.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for elder in Oregon.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.