Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 418 § 418.257 — Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 418 ·
Oregon Code § 418.257·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259.
As used in ORS 418.257 to 418.259:
(1) Abuse means
one or more of the following:
(a) Any physical
injury to a child in care caused by other than accidental means, or that
appears to be at variance with the explanation given of the injury.
(b) Neglect of a
child in care.
(c) Abandonment,
including desertion or willful forsaking of a child in care or the withdrawal
or neglect of duties and obligations owed a child in care by a child-caring
agency, caretaker, certified foster home, developmental disabilities
residential facility or other person.
(d) Willful
infliction of physical pain or injury upon a child in care.
(e) An act that
constitutes a crime under ORS 163.375, 163.405, 163.411, 163.415, 163.425,
163.427, 163.465, 163.467 or 163.525.
(f) Verbal abuse.
(g) Financial
exploitation.
(h) Sexual abuse.
(i) The use of
restraint or involuntary seclusion of a child in care in violation of ORS
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 418.257
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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