In addition to other powers and responsibilities of the Department of Human Services, the department has the same authority as a child-caring agency under ORS 418.270 to 418.280. In exercising this authority, the department shall comply with the provisions of ORS 418.270 to 418.280 in the same manner as a child-caring agency.
ORS 418.285
Known as the Karly’s Law
The act spans §§ 418–418 (369 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 233 Or. App. 544 - Department of Human Services v. J. L. J. (2010)
Most recently applied in 262 Or. App. 373 - Department of Human Services v. S. C. P. (April 2014)
Formerly 419.133; 1971 c.401 §22; 2003 c.14 §219; 2016 c.106 §17
Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.