Oregon Code § 179.325·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Change
in use of institution for persons with developmental disabilities or mental
illness.
(1) The
Department of Human Services may order the change, in all or part, of the
purpose and use of any state institution being used as an institution for the
care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities in order to care
for persons committed to its custody whenever the department determines that a
change in purpose and use will better enable this state to meet its
responsibilities to persons with developmental disabilities. In determining
whether to order the change, the department shall consider changes in the
number and source of the admissions of persons with developmental disabilities.
(2) The Oregon
Health Authority may order the change, in all or part, of the purpose and use
of any state institution being used as an institution for the care and
treatment of persons with mental illness in order to care for persons committed
to its custody whenever the authority determines that a change in purpose and
use will better enable this state to meet its responsibilities to persons with
mental illness. In determining whether to order the change, the authority shall
consider changes in the number and source of the admissions of persons with
mental illness. [1965 c.595 §1; 1969 c.597 §39; 1979 c.683 §3; 2007 c.70 §41;
2009 c.595 §131; 2013 c.36 §39; 2015 c.27 §16]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 179.325
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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