Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 426 § 426.223 — Retaking persons in custody of or committed to Oregon Health Authority;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 426 ·
Oregon Code § 426.223·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Retaking persons in custody of or committed to Oregon Health Authority;
assistance of peace officers and others.
In retaking custody of a person with mental illness
who has been committed to the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 426.130 and who
has, without lawful authority, left the custody of the facility to which the
person has been assigned under ORS 426.060, or in the case of a person alleged
to have a mental illness and to be in need of treatment who is in custody under
ORS 426.070, 426.077, 426.095 or 426.228 to 426.235 at a hospital or
nonhospital facility and who has, without lawful authority, left the hospital
or nonhospital facility, the facility director or designee has all the powers
provided by ORS 133.225 and 161.255 and may require the assistance of any peace
officer or other authorized individual. [1975 c.690 §25; 1993 c.484 §20; 2009
c.595 §400; 2013 c.360 §37; 2025 c.559 §25]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 426.223
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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