Oregon Code § 426.217·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Change
of status of committed patient to voluntary patient; effect of change.
At any time after commitment by
the court, the person, with the approval of the Oregon Health Authority or its
designee, may change the status of the person to that of a voluntary patient.
Notwithstanding ORS 426.220, any person who alters status to that of a
voluntary patient under this section shall be released from the treating
facility within 72 hours of the request of the person for release. [1973 c.838 §14;
1975 c.690 §15; 2009 c.595 §398]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 426.217
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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