Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 109 § 109.390 — Authority of Department of Human Services or child-caring agency in adoption
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 109 ·
Oregon Code § 109.390·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Authority of Department of Human Services or child-caring agency in adoption
proceedings.
When
the Department of Human Services or an approved child-caring agency has the
right to consent to the adoption of a child, the department or agency may:
(1) If it deems
the action necessary or proper, become a party to any proceeding for the
adoption of the child.
(2) Appear in
court where a proceeding for the adoption of the child is pending.
(3) Give or
withhold consent in loco parentis to the adoption of the child only in
accordance with ORS 109.325. [1957 c.710 §14; 1971 c.401 §6; 2005 c.22 §90]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 109.390
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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