Oregon Code § 436.255·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Court
hearing on petition; notice.
(1) Upon such a petition for determination of ability to give informed consent,
the court shall assign a time, not later than 30 days thereafter, and a place
for hearing the petition.
(2) The court
may, at its discretion, hold a hearing on the petition at a place other than
the courtroom if it would facilitate the presence of the respondent. The court
shall cause a copy of the petition and notice of the hearing to be served on
the respondent and the respondents parent, legal guardian or conservator, if
any, at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. Notice is also required to the
following:
(a) The spouse of
the respondent, if any;
(b) The sibling
of the respondent if there are no living parents;
(c) The system
described in ORS 192.517 (1); and
(d) Such other
persons as the court may determine have an interest in the respondent.
(3) If the parent
or legal guardian of the respondent is not a resident of this state, notice may
be served by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt. If the
residence of the respondents parent or legal guardian is unknown, an affidavit
so stating shall be filed in lieu of service. [1983 c.460 §8; 1991 c.249 §36;
2003 c.14 §247; 2005 c.498 §10]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 436.255
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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