Oregon Code § 428.205·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Declaration of policy.
It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that
whenever a person physically present in the State of Oregon is in need of
institutionalization by reason of mental illness or in need of residential
care, treatment or training by reason of an intellectual disability, the person
shall be eligible for care and treatment in an institution or facility of the
State of Oregon irrespective of the residence of the person, settlement or
citizenship qualifications. [1975 c.155 §2; 2007 c.70 §223; 2013 c.36 §16]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 428.205
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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