Oregon Code § 125.815·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Definitions; significant-connection factors.
(1) As used in ORS 125.815 to 125.835:
(a) Emergency
means a circumstance described in ORS 125.600 (1), and for which the
appointment of a guardian is necessary because no other person has authority
and is willing to act on the respondents behalf.
(b) Home state
means the state in which the respondent was physically present, including any
period of temporary absence, for at least six consecutive months immediately
before the filing of a petition for a conservatorship order or the appointment
of a guardian, or if none, the state in which the respondent was physically
present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six
consecutive months ending within the six months prior to the filing of the
petition.
(c) Significant-connection
state means a state, other than the home state, with which a respondent has a
significant connection other than mere physical presence and in which
substantial evidence concerning the respondent is available.
(2) In
determining under ORS 125.820 and 125.837 (5) whether a respondent has a
significant connection with a particular state, the court shall consider:
(a) The location
of the respondents family and other persons required to be notified of the
guardianship or conservatorship proceeding;
(b) The length of
time the respondent at any time was physically present in the state and the
duration of any absence;
(c) The location
of the respondents property; and
(d) The extent to
which the respondent has ties to the state such as voting registration, state
or local tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver license, social
relationship and receipt of services. [2009 c.179 §7]
Note:
See note under 125.800.