Oregon Code § 109.064·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Child
as party; appointment of attorney.
(1) In a proceeding to adjudicate the parentage of a child, other than a
proceeding under ORS chapter 419B, the child is a permissive party to the
proceeding if the child has not attained 18 years of age.
(2) The court
shall appoint an attorney to represent a child who has not attained 18 years of
age in a proceeding described in subsection (1) of this section if requested by
the child or, if the court finds that the interests of the child are not
adequately represented, on the courts own motion or on the motion of a party.
A reasonable fee for an attorney so appointed under this paragraph may be
charged against one or more of the parties or as a cost in the proceedings, but
may not be charged against funds appropriated for public defense services. [2025
c.592 §5]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 109.064
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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