Oregon Code § 161.400·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Leave
of absence; notice to board.
If, at any time after the commitment of a person to a state hospital or a
secure intensive community inpatient facility under ORS 161.315 to 161.351, the
superintendent of the hospital or the director of the facility is of the
opinion that a leave of absence from the hospital or facility would be
therapeutic for the person and that such leave would pose no substantial danger
to others, the superintendent or director may authorize such leave for up to 48
hours in accordance with rules adopted by the Psychiatric Security Review
Board. However, the superintendent or director, before authorizing the leave of
absence, shall first notify the board for the purposes of ORS 161.326. [1981
c.711 §12; 2005 c.685 §9; 2011 c.708 §11; 2017 c.442 §10]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.400
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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