Chapter 419C —
Juvenile Code: Delinquency
ORS sections in this chapter were
amended or repealed by the Legislative Assembly during its 2012 regular
session. See the table of ORS sections amended or repealed during the 2012
regular session: 2012 A&R Tables
2011 EDITION
JUVENILE CODE: DELINQUENCY
HUMAN SERVICES; JUVENILE CODE;
CORRECTIONS
GENERALLY
419C.001 Purposes
of juvenile justice system in delinquency cases; audits
419C.005 Jurisdiction
419C.007 Suspension
or revocation of driving privileges
419C.010 Extradition
419C.013 Venue
419C.020 Notice
to parents or guardian of youth; when given; contents
419C.025 Appearance
by telephone or closed-circuit television
TRANSFER
419C.050 Transfer
to juvenile court from another court
419C.053 Transfer
to court of county of youth’s residence
419C.056 Transfer
of jurisdiction by court in county of youth’s residence
419C.058 Transfer
of jurisdiction to tribal court
419C.059 Facilitation
of disposition; interests of youth; authority of court where proceeding pending
to allow other county to conduct hearing or assume jurisdiction
419C.062 Fact-finding
when other county conducts hearing; record
419C.065 Transportation
of youth whose case is transferred
419C.067 Case
transferred to juvenile court after verdict in criminal court
CUSTODY
419C.080 Custody;
when authorized
419C.085 Citation
in lieu of custody
419C.088 Custody
by private person
419C.091 Custody
not arrest
419C.094 Jurisdiction
attaches at time youth taken into custody
419C.097 Notice
to parents, victim
419C.100 Release
of youth taken into custody; exceptions
419C.103 Procedure
when youth is not released; release decision when youth taken into custody
resides in other county
419C.106 Report
required when youth is taken into custody
419C.109 Initial
disposition of youth taken into custody
DETENTION
419C.125 Detention
in place where adults are detained of certain persons alleged to be within
court’s jurisdiction
419C.130 Youth
or youth offender may not be detained where adults are detained; exceptions
419C.133 Detention
of youth under 12 years of age; judicial review required
419C.136 Temporary
hold to develop release plan; duration
419C.139 Speedy
hearing on detention cases
419C.142 Notice
of detention hearing
419C.145 Preadjudication
detention; grounds
419C.150 Time
limitations on detention
419C.153 Detention
review or release hearing
419C.156 Detention
of runaway from another state
419C.159 Escape;
punishment
SHELTER HEARINGS
419C.170 Time
limitations on shelter care
419C.173 Evidentiary
hearing
419C.176 Conditional
release by court
419C.179 Release
security provisions not applicable
COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL
419C.200 Court-appointed
counsel for youth
419C.203 Payment
for compensation of counsel
419C.206 Compensation
for counsel when youth, parent or guardian cannot pay
419C.209 Applicability
of other laws
EDUCATIONAL SURROGATE
419C.220 Appointment
of surrogate
419C.223 Duties
and tenure
AUTHORIZED DIVERSION PROGRAMS
419C.225 Authorized
diversion programs
419C.226 Youth
courts
FORMAL ACCOUNTABILITY AGREEMENTS
419C.230 Formal
accountability agreements; when appropriate; consultation with victim
419C.233 Nature
of agreement
419C.236 Agreement
may require counseling, community service, education, treatment or training;
restitution
419C.237 Agreement
may require mental health evaluation
419C.239 Requirements
of agreement; disclosure
419C.242 Revocation
and modification of agreement
419C.245 Right
to counsel
PETITION
419C.250 Who
may file petition; form
419C.255 Facts
to be pleaded
419C.258 Service
419C.261 Amendment
and dismissal of petition
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAWS
419C.270 Application
of criminal procedure laws
419C.273 Right
of victim to be present at proceedings; advice of rights; notice
419C.276 Disclosure
of personal identifiers of victim or witness; advice of rights prior to
interview or deposition; prohibited contact with victim or witness; effect of
threats or intimidation
CONSOLIDATION
419C.280 Consolidation
PARTIES
419C.285 Parties
to delinquency proceeding; rights of limited participation; interpreters
SUMMONS
419C.300 Time
limits on issuance of summons
419C.303 Form
of summons; content
419C.306 Effect
of summons; to whom issued
419C.309 Service
of summons or other process
419C.312 Alternate
service
419C.315 Travel
expenses of party summoned
419C.317 Compliance
with summons
419C.320 When
arrest warrant for summoned person authorized
419C.323 Proceeding
when summoned party not before court
WAIVER
419C.340 Authority
to waive youth to adult court
419C.343 Depositions
419C.346 Juvenile
court’s retention of authority over parent
419C.349 Grounds
for waiving youth to adult court
419C.352 Grounds
for waiving youth under 15 years of age
419C.355 Written
findings required
419C.358 Consolidation
of nonwaivable and waivable charges
419C.361 Disposition
of nonwaivable consolidated charges and lesser included offenses
419C.364 Waiver
of future cases
419C.367 Vacating
order waiving future cases
419C.370 Waiver
of motor vehicle, boating, game, violation and property cases
419C.372 Handling
of motor vehicle, boating or game cases not requiring waiver
419C.374 Alternative
conduct of proceedings involving traffic, boating and game cases
ADJUDICATION
419C.400 Conduct
of hearings
419C.405 Witnesses;
subpoena
419C.408 Witness
fees
419C.411 Disposition
order; factors to be considered; finding of responsible except for insanity
419C.420 Adjudication
without hearing
DISPOSITION
419C.440 When
court has duties and authority of guardian
419C.441 Mental
health evaluation, care and treatment
419C.443 Diversion;
marijuana offenses; requirements
419C.446 Probation;
requirements
419C.449 Supervision
fee
419C.450 Restitution
419C.453 Detention;
when authorized
419C.456 Detention
after escape
419C.459 Fines
419C.461 Disposition
for graffiti related offenses
419C.462 Community
service
419C.465 Service
to victim
419C.470 Opportunities
to fulfill obligations imposed by court
419C.472 Suspension
of driving privileges
419C.473 Authority
to order blood or buccal samples
419C.475 Authority
to order HIV testing
419C.478 Commitment
to Oregon Youth Authority or Department of Human Services
419C.481 Guardianship
and legal custody of youth offender committed to Oregon Youth Authority
419C.486 Consideration
of recommendations of committing court; case planning
419C.489 Condition
requiring medical care or special treatment; preparation of plan; progress
reports
419C.492 Court’s
authority to review placement
419C.495 When
commitment to youth correction facility authorized
419C.498 Disposition
under compact, agreement or arrangement with another state
419C.501 Duration
of disposition
419C.504 Duration
of probation
419C.507 Additional
options; consultation
419C.510 Advisory
committee to study dispositions; recommendations
MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT
419C.520 Definitions
419C.522 Mental
disease or defect as affirmative defense
419C.524 Notice
and filing report prerequisite to defense; timing
419C.527 Procedure
for state to obtain mental examination of youth; limitations
419C.529 Finding
of serious mental condition; jurisdiction of Psychiatric Security Review Board;
conditional release or commitment
419C.530 Continuing
jurisdiction of Psychiatric Security Review Board after placement
419C.531 Notice
to victim; opportunity to be heard; request for reconsideration
419C.532 Hearings
of juvenile panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board; requirements;
standards; dispositions
Note Plan
for underserved regions--2009 c.426 §§1,2
419C.533 Rules
419C.535 Appointed
counsel; representation of state in contested hearings before panel
419C.538 Conditional
release
419C.540 Discharge
or conditional release after commitment
419C.542 Hearings
before juvenile panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board
419C.544 Transfer
of cases from juvenile panel to adult panel of Psychiatric Security Review
Board
LEGAL CUSTODIAN OF YOUTH OR YOUTH
OFFENDER
419C.550 Duties
and authority
GUARDIAN
419C.555 Authority
to appoint guardian
419C.558 Duties
and authority of guardian
419C.561 Limitation
of guardianship granted by juvenile court
AUTHORITY OF COURT OVER PARENT OR
GUARDIAN
419C.570 Parent
or guardian summoned subject to jurisdiction of court; probation contract
419C.573 Court
may order education or counseling
419C.575 Court
may order drug or alcohol treatment; hearing required; appointment of counsel
for parent or guardian
SUPPORT
419C.590 Authority
of court to order support; hearing; determination of amount
419C.592 Support
order is judgment and final
419C.595 Support
for youth offender in state financed or supported residence
419C.597 Assignment
of support obligation to state
419C.600 Enforcement
MODIFICATION OF ORDERS
419C.610 Authority
to modify or set aside orders
419C.613 Notice
of modification
419C.615 Grounds
for setting aside order; procedure; appeal
419C.616 Effect
of prior proceeding on petition under ORS 419C.615
419C.617 Time
limitation for certain adults seeking relief under ORS 419C.615
REPORTS BY AGENCY HAVING GUARDIANSHIP OR
LEGAL CUSTODY
419C.620 Circumstances
requiring report
419C.623 Frequency
and content of report
419C.626 Review
hearing by court; findings; appeal
419C.629 Distribution
of report by court
DISPOSITIONAL REVIEW HEARINGS
419C.653 Notice;
appearance
CURFEW
419C.680 Curfew;
parental responsibility; authority of political subdivisions; custody
authorized
GENERALLY
419C.001 Purposes of juvenile justice
system in delinquency cases; audits. (1) The
Legislative Assembly declares that in delinquency cases, the purposes of the
Oregon juvenile justice system from apprehension forward are to protect the
public and reduce juvenile delinquency and to provide fair and impartial
procedures for the initiation, adjudication and disposition of allegations of
delinquent conduct. The system is founded on the principles of personal
responsibility, accountability and reformation within the context of public
safety and restitution to the victims and to the community. The system shall
provide a continuum of services that emphasize prevention of further criminal
activity by the use of early and certain sanctions, reformation and
rehabilitation programs and swift and decisive intervention in delinquent
behavior. The system shall be open and accountable to the people of Oregon and
their elected representatives.
(2)(a)
Programs, policies and services shall be regularly and independently audited.
Audits performed under this subsection must include program audits and performance
audits, as defined in ORS 297.070. Programs, policies and services that were
established before, on or after June 30, 1995, are subject to audit under this
subsection.
(b)
The programs, policies and services of county juvenile departments shall be subject
to regular review pursuant to this subsection.
(c)
The Secretary of State shall perform an audit that includes the performance of
county juvenile departments.
(d)
ORS 297.405 to 297.555 do not apply to an audit conducted pursuant to this
subsection.
(e)
Notwithstanding ORS 297.040, the costs and expenses of audits conducted under
this subsection may not be charged to the county juvenile departments. The
Secretary of State shall pay the costs and expenses of audits conducted under
this subsection from funds available to the Secretary of State.
(3)
To facilitate an audit under subsection (2) of this section:
(a)
The Secretary of State may subpoena witnesses, require the production of books
and papers and the rendering of reports in such manner and form as the
Secretary of State requires and may do all things necessary to secure a full
and thorough investigation.
(b)
The custodian of information that the Secretary of State deems necessary to
conduct the audit shall provide the Secretary of State or the auditor selected
by the Secretary of State access to the information notwithstanding the fact
that the information may be made confidential or access to the information
restricted by ORS 419A.255 or another law. Information obtained by the
Secretary of State or the auditor pursuant to this paragraph and made
confidential by ORS 419A.255 or another law may be used by the Secretary of
State, the officers and employees of the Secretary of State or the auditor
solely for the purpose of performing the audit required by subsection (2) of
this section and may not be used or disclosed for any other purpose. [1995
c.422 §1a; 2001 c.904 §16; 2007 c.688 §1]
419C.005 Jurisdiction.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 137.707, the juvenile court has
exclusive original jurisdiction in any case involving a person who is under 18
years of age and who has committed an act that is a violation, or that if done
by an adult would constitute a violation, of a law or ordinance of the United
States or a state, county or city.
(2)
The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not prevent a court of
competent jurisdiction from entertaining a civil action or suit involving a
youth.
(3)
The court does not have jurisdiction as provided in subsection (1) of this
section after a minor has been emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 to
419B.558.
(4)
The court’s jurisdiction over a person under this section or ORS 419C.067
continues until one of the following occurs:
(a)
The court dismisses a petition filed under this chapter or waives the case
under ORS 419C.340. If jurisdiction is based on a previous adjudication, then
dismissal or waiver of a later case does not terminate jurisdiction under the
previous case unless the court so orders.
(b)
The court transfers jurisdiction of the case as provided in ORS 419C.053,
419C.056 and 419C.059.
(c)
The court enters an order terminating jurisdiction.
(d)
The person becomes 25 years of age.
(e)
The court places the person under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security
Review Board as provided in ORS 419C.529. If the court also has
jurisdiction over the person based on a previous adjudication under this
chapter or ORS chapter 419B, placing a person under the jurisdiction of the
board in a later case does not terminate wardship under the previous case
unless the court so orders. [1993 c.33 §149; 1995 c.422 §73; 2003 c.396 §98;
2005 c.843 §7]
419C.007 Suspension or revocation of
driving privileges. If a juvenile court finds a
youth to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419C.005 because the
youth committed an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute an
offense that is a ground for suspension or revocation of driving privileges
upon conviction of the offense, the order of the court finding the youth to be
within the jurisdiction of the court constitutes a ground for suspension or
revocation of the youth’s driving privileges. [2008 c.49 §2]
419C.010 Extradition.
(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a youth who, while under
the age of 18 years, commits an act which is a violation, or which if done by
an adult would constitute a violation, of a law or ordinance of this state or
any of its political subdivisions, punishable by imprisonment, and thereafter
flees from this state.
(2)
The youth described in subsection (1) of this section may be proceeded against
in the manner provided in ORS 133.743 to 133.857.
(3)
Upon the return of the youth described in subsection (1) of this section to
this state by extradition or otherwise, any proceedings against the youth shall
be commenced in the same manner as provided in this chapter.
(4)
If a youth described in subsection (1) of this section has fled to a state
which has adopted the Rendition Amendment to the Interstate Compact on
Juveniles, the return of the youth shall be sought in accordance with the
provisions of that compact. [1993 c.33 §150]
419C.013 Venue.
(1) A juvenile proceeding based on allegations of jurisdiction under ORS
419C.005 shall commence in either the county where the youth resides or the
county in which the alleged act was committed.
(2)
Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 34.320, an application for a writ of
habeas corpus brought by or on behalf of a person who has been committed or
placed in a youth correction facility which attacks the validity of the order
of commitment shall be brought in the county in which the court that entered
the order of commitment is located. [1993 c.33 §151; 1995 c.422 §73a]
419C.020 Notice to parents or guardian of
youth; when given; contents. (1) At the
first appearance by the parents or guardian of a youth before the court, the
court shall inform the parents or guardian verbally and provide a standard
notice describing:
(a)
The obligation of the parents or guardian to pay for compensation and reasonable
expenses for counsel for the youth, support of the youth while the youth is in
the custody of a state-financed or state-supported residence and any other
obligations to pay money that may arise as a result of the youth being within
the jurisdiction of the court;
(b)
The assignment of support rights under ORS 419C.597;
(c)
The right of the parents or guardian to appeal a decision on jurisdiction or
disposition made by the court; and
(d)
The time for filing an appeal of a decision by the court.
(2)
The Oregon Youth Authority shall prepare and provide the standard notice
required under subsection (1) of this section.
(3)
The court shall place a notation in the record of the case of the date that the
parents or guardian were provided information under this section. [1997 c.748 §4;
2003 c.396 §99]
419C.025 Appearance by telephone or closed-circuit
television. (1) Except as provided in subsection
(2) of this section, when a person is directed to appear before the court in a
proceeding under this chapter, the person may appear by telephone or
closed-circuit television as long as all parties having an interest in the
proceeding have access to the telephone or television circuit used for the
appearance and as long as the appearance is made publicly audible within the
courtroom of the court under whose authority the hearing is held.
(2)
A person may not appear before the court as provided in subsection (1) of this
section if:
(a)
The proceeding is a contested adjudication;
(b)
The proceeding is a contested waiver hearing;
(c)
The proceeding is a contested dispositional hearing;
(d)
The person has been issued a summons under ORS 419C.306 (2); or
(e)
The person who is the subject of the proceeding objects to appearance by
telephone or closed-circuit television and the court finds that such appearance
would be detrimental to the best interest of the person making the objection.
(3)
A person who appears before the court under subsection (1) of this section
shall be provided with the opportunity to consult privately with counsel during
the proceeding. [2003 c.687 §11]
TRANSFER
419C.050 Transfer to juvenile court from
another court. Except as otherwise provided in ORS
137.707, if during the pendency of a proceeding involving an allegation of a
crime in any court other than a juvenile court it is ascertained that the age
of the person who is the subject of the proceeding is such that the matter is
within the exclusive jurisdiction of the juvenile court, it is the duty of the
court in which the proceeding is pending forthwith to transfer the proceeding,
together with all the papers, documents and testimony connected therewith, to
the juvenile court of the county in which the proceeding is pending. [1993 c.33
§152; 1995 c.422 §73b]
419C.053 Transfer to court of county of
youth’s residence. (1) If a proceeding is initiated
in a court of a county other than the county in which the youth resides, that
court, on its own motion or on the motion of a party made at any time prior to
disposition, may transfer the proceeding to the court of the county of the
youth’s residence for such further proceeding as the receiving court finds
proper. A like transfer may be made if the residence of the youth changes
during the proceeding, or if the youth has been adjudicated within the
jurisdiction of the court where the proceeding is initiated on grounds
specified in ORS 419C.005 (1), and other proceedings involving the youth are
pending in the county of the youth’s residence. Certified copies of the court
records pertaining to the immediate proceeding shall accompany the case on
transfer.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if a youth has no ascertainable
residence in any county in this state, the court of the county wherein a
proceeding is initiated may adjudicate any petition under ORS 419C.005 (1). [1993
c.33 §153; 1995 c.422 §73c]
419C.056 Transfer of jurisdiction by court
in county of youth’s residence. Where a
juvenile court proceeding is pending in a county other than the county in which
the youth resides and the case is transferable, the juvenile court of the
county in which the youth resides may authorize the court in which the case is
pending to proceed with the case in either of the following ways where it will
facilitate disposition of the case without adverse effect on the interests of
the youth:
(1)
To hear, determine and dispose of the case in its entirety; or
(2)
Prior to transferring the case, to conduct a hearing into the facts alleged to
bring the youth within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, to determine the
facts and to certify its findings to the juvenile court of the county in which
the youth resides. [1993 c.33 §154]
419C.058 Transfer of jurisdiction to
tribal court. (1) The presiding judge of the
twenty-second judicial district, with the approval of the Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court, may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs regarding the adjudication and disposition
of youths and youth offenders.
(2)
A memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection (1) of this section
may allow the juvenile court of the judicial district:
(a)
To waive its jurisdiction over a youth and transfer the case, notwithstanding
ORS 419C.005, to the jurisdiction of the tribal court of the Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs for adjudication; or
(b)
After finding the youth to be within its jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005, to
transfer the case to the tribal court of the Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs for disposition.
(3)
A memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection (1) of this section
applies only to youths or youth offenders who are enrolled members of a
federally recognized tribe and who reside on the Warm Springs Reservation.
(4)
A memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection (1) of this section
may contain, but is not limited to, provisions relating to:
(a)
The duration of the memorandum of understanding;
(b)
The cases that are subject to transfer;
(c)
Who may request a transfer;
(d)
The custody of a youth or youth offender after transfer; and
(e)
The sharing of information about a case after it has been transferred. [2003
c.415 §2]
419C.059 Facilitation of disposition;
interests of youth; authority of court where proceeding pending to allow other
county to conduct hearing or assume jurisdiction.
Where a proceeding is pending in the juvenile court of any county, the juvenile
court of that county may authorize the juvenile court of any other county to do
one or both of the following, where it will facilitate the disposition of the
case without adverse effect on the interests of the youth:
(1)
To conduct a hearing into the facts alleged to bring the youth within the
jurisdiction of the juvenile court, to determine the facts and to certify its
findings to the court in which the case is pending.
(2)
To assume jurisdiction over the case and administer probation or protection
supervision of the youth, where the court in which the proceeding is pending:
(a)
Finds that the youth has moved to the other county or orders as part of its
disposition of the proceeding that legal custody of the youth be given to a
person residing in the other county; and
(b)
Is advised that the court of the other county will accept jurisdiction of the
case. The cost of administering probation or protective supervision of the
youth shall be paid by the county accepting jurisdiction, unless the
transferring and receiving counties otherwise agree. The cost of transporting
the youth shall be paid by the county transferring jurisdiction, unless the
transferring and receiving counties otherwise agree. [1993 c.33 §155]
419C.062 Fact-finding when other county
conducts hearing; record. Where the juvenile court of one
county is authorized by the juvenile court of another county to conduct a hearing
into facts as provided in ORS 419C.056 (2) or 419C.059 (1), the facts so found
and certified may be taken as established by the court of the county
authorizing the hearing and, if adopted by written order of the latter court,
form a part of its record in the case. [1993 c.33 §156]
419C.065 Transportation of youth whose
case is transferred. If the youth who is the subject
of the proceeding is, at the time of the transfer or temporary transfer
provided for in ORS 419C.053, 419C.056 or 419C.059, in detention or shelter
care or for other reason needs transportation to the other county, the county
in which the youth resides shall make such order or provision for the
transportation and safekeeping of the youth as is appropriate in the
circumstances, including an order directing any peace officer of the county in
which the youth resides to transfer the youth in the manner directed. [1993
c.33 §157]
419C.067 Case transferred to juvenile
court after verdict in criminal court. When a case
is transferred to the juvenile court under ORS 137.707, the juvenile court
shall enter an order finding the youth within the jurisdiction of the court
under ORS 419C.005 based on the verdict in the criminal court. The juvenile
court’s order has the same effect as an adjudication under ORS 419C.400. [1995
c.422 §82]
CUSTODY
419C.080 Custody; when authorized.
(1) A peace officer, or any other person authorized by the juvenile court of
the county in which the youth is found, may take a youth into custody in the
following circumstances:
(a)
When, if the youth were an adult, the youth could be arrested without a
warrant; or
(b)
When the juvenile court, by order indorsed on the summons as provided in ORS
419C.306 or otherwise, has ordered that the youth be taken into custody.
(2)
In any order issued under subsection (1)(b) of this section that may result in
a substitute care placement or detention, the court shall include a written
finding describing why it is in the best interests of the youth to be taken
into custody.
(3)
A peace officer or person authorized by the juvenile court shall take a youth
into custody if the peace officer or person authorized by the juvenile court
has probable cause to believe that the youth, while in or on a public building
or court facility within the last 120 days, possessed a firearm or destructive
device in violation of ORS 166.250, 166.370 or 166.382. [1993 c.33 §158; 1993
c.546 §59; 1997 c.727 §1; 1999 c.577 §3; 1999 c.1095 §13; 2001 c.686 §8]
419C.085 Citation in lieu of custody.
In lieu of taking a youth into custody, a peace officer may issue a citation to
a youth for the same offenses and under the same circumstances that a citation
may be issued to an adult. Unless the citation is issued for violation of law
or ordinance for which an order has been entered pursuant to ORS 419C.370, the
citation is returnable to the juvenile court of the county in which the
citation is issued. Law enforcement agencies in a county, in consultation with
the juvenile court of the county, may develop a form for citations issued
pursuant to this section. The peace officer shall send a copy of the citation
to the district attorney. [1993 c.33 §159; 2001 c.870 §16]
419C.088 Custody by private person.
A private person may take a youth into custody in circumstances where, if the
youth were an adult, the person could arrest the youth. [1993 c.546 §160; 1993
c.33 §60; 1997 c.727 §2]
419C.091 Custody not arrest.
(1) Custody under ORS 419C.080 and 419C.088 shall not be deemed an arrest so
far as the youth is concerned. All peace officers shall keep a record of youths
taken into custody and shall promptly notify the juvenile court or counselor of
all youths taken into custody.
(2)
A peace officer taking a youth into custody has all the privileges and
immunities of a peace officer making an arrest. [1993 c.33 §161; 1993 c.546 §61;
1997 c.727 §3]
419C.094 Jurisdiction attaches at time
youth taken into custody. Except as otherwise provided in
ORS 419C.103 (3) and (4), the jurisdiction of the juvenile court of the county
in which a youth is taken into custody under ORS 419C.080 and 419C.088 shall
attach from the time the youth is taken into custody. [1993 c.33 §162; 1993
c.546 §62; 1997 c.727 §4; 1999 c.577 §9]
419C.097 Notice to parents, victim.
(1) As soon as practicable after the youth is taken into custody under ORS
419C.080 and 419C.088, the person taking the youth into custody shall notify
the youth’s parent, guardian or other person responsible for the youth. The
notice shall inform the parent, guardian or other person of the action taken
and the time and place of the hearing.
(2)
If the victim requests, the district attorney or juvenile department shall
notify the victim of the time and place of the hearing. [1993 c.33 §163; 1993
c.320 §2; 1993 c.546 §63; 1997 c.727 §5; 2007 c.609 §11]
419C.100 Release of youth taken into
custody; exceptions. The person taking the youth into
custody under ORS 419C.080 and 419C.088 shall release the youth to the custody
of the youth’s parent, guardian or other responsible person in this state,
except in the following cases:
(1)
When the court has issued a warrant of arrest against the youth.
(2)
When the person taking the youth into custody has probable cause to believe
that release of the youth may endanger the welfare of the youth, the victim or
others.
(3)
When the person taking the youth into custody has probable cause to believe
that the youth, while in or on a public building or court facility within the
last 120 days, possessed a firearm or destructive device in violation of ORS
166.250, 166.370 or 166.382. [1993 c.33 §164; 1993 c.546 §64; 1997 c.727 §6;
1999 c.577 §4; 1999 c.615 §2; 1999 c.1095 §14; 2007 c.609 §12]
419C.103 Procedure when youth is not
released; release decision when youth taken into custody resides in other
county. (1) Except as otherwise provided in
subsection (2) of this section, if a youth taken into custody is not released
as provided in ORS 419C.100 and the juvenile court for the county has not
established the alternative procedure authorized in subsection (5) of this
section, the person taking the youth into custody shall, without unnecessary
delay, do one of the following:
(a)
Take the youth before the court or a person appointed by the court to effect
disposition under ORS 419C.109 and 419C.136.
(b)
Take the youth to a place of detention or shelter care or a public or private
agency designated by the court and as soon as possible thereafter notify the
court that the youth has been taken into custody.
(2)
If the person taking the youth into custody has probable cause to believe that
the youth, while in or on a public building or court facility within the last
120 days, possessed a firearm or destructive device in violation of ORS
166.250, 166.370 or 166.382, the person may not release the youth from custody
and shall do one of the following without unnecessary delay:
(a)
Take the youth before the court for a determination of initial disposition
under ORS 419C.109 (3); or
(b)
Notwithstanding ORS 419C.133, take the youth to a place of detention and, as
soon as possible thereafter, notify the court and the juvenile department that
the youth has been taken into custody and detained.
(3)
Where a youth residing in some other county is taken into custody the youth may
be:
(a)
Released to the youth’s parent, guardian or other responsible person in this
state as provided in ORS 419C.100.
(b)
Delivered to a peace officer or juvenile counselor in the county in which the
youth resides, if such delivery can be made without unnecessary delay. In such
event, the person to whom the youth is delivered shall assume custody of the
youth and shall proceed as provided in this chapter.
(4)
Where a youth is released or delivered as provided in subsection (3) of this
section, the jurisdiction of the juvenile court of the county in which the
youth resides shall attach from the time the youth is taken into custody.
(5)
The juvenile court may establish, as an alternative to the provisions of
subsection (1) of this section, that if a youth taken into custody is not
released as provided in ORS 419C.100, procedures shall be followed that comply
with the following:
(a)
The person taking the youth into custody may communicate, by telecommunications
or otherwise, with the person appointed by the court to effect disposition
under ORS 419C.109.
(b)
After interviewing the person taking the youth into custody and obtaining such
other information as is considered necessary, the person appointed by the court
under ORS 419C.109 to effect disposition may exercise the authority granted under
that section and shall, in such case, direct that the person taking the youth
into custody release the youth or deliver the youth in accordance with such
direction.
(c)
The person taking the youth into custody shall comply with the direction of the
person appointed by the court to effect disposition. [1993 c.33 §165; 1993
c.546 §65; 1997 c.727 §7; 1999 c.577 §5; 1999 c.1095 §15]
419C.106 Report required when youth is
taken into custody. (1) Except where the youth is
taken into custody pursuant to an order of the court, the person taking the
youth into custody under ORS 419C.080 and 419C.088 shall promptly file with the
court or a counselor a brief written report stating all of the following:
(a)
The youth’s name, age and address.
(b)
The name and address of the person having legal or physical custody of the
youth.
(c)
Efforts to notify the person having legal or physical custody of the youth and
the results of those efforts.
(d)
Reasons for and circumstances under which the youth was taken into custody and,
if known, the name and contact information of any victim.
(e)
If the youth is not taken to court, the placement of the youth.
(f)
If the youth was not released, the reason why the youth was not released.
(g)
If the youth is not taken to court, why the type of placement was chosen.
(2)
The person taking the youth into custody under ORS 419C.080 and 419C.088 shall
also send a copy of the report under subsection (1) of this section to the
district attorney. [1993 c.33 §166; 1993 c.546 §66; 1997 c.727 §8; 2001 c.870 §17;
2007 c.609 §13]
419C.109 Initial disposition of youth
taken into custody. (1) Except as otherwise provided
in subsection (3) of this section, the court may designate a person to effect
disposition of a youth taken into custody or brought before the court under ORS
419C.097, 419C.100, 419C.103 and 419C.106. If the requirements of ORS 419C.145
(3) are met, the person may do any of the following when the person has taken
custody of a youth or has authority to effect disposition of a youth taken into
custody:
(a)
Release the youth to the custody of a parent, guardian or other responsible
person.
(b)
Release the youth on the youth’s own recognizance when appropriate.
(c)
Upon a finding that release of the youth on the youth’s own recognizance is
unwarranted, or upon order of the court or if probable cause exists to believe
the youth may be detained under ORS 419C.145, 419C.150, 419C.153, 419C.156,
419C.159 or 419C.453, place the youth on conditional release.
(d)
Subject to ORS 419A.059, 419A.061, 419C.130 and 419C.133, place the youth in
shelter care or detention. The youth shall be placed in shelter care rather
than detention, unless the person has probable cause to believe that the court
will be able to detain the youth under ORS 419C.145, 419C.150, 419C.153,
419C.156, 419C.159 or 419C.453.
(e)
Pursuant to order of the court made subsequent to the filing of a petition,
hold, retain or place the youth in detention or shelter care subject to further
order.
(f)
Exercise authority to detain the youth as provided in ORS 419C.136.
(2)
If the youth is released under subsection (1) of this section, the person
releasing the youth may issue a summons to the youth requiring the youth to
appear before the court. The summons must include the date, time and location
for the youth to appear before the court. The person releasing the youth shall
inform the juvenile court, which may review the release as provided in ORS
419C.153. If the youth fails to appear on the date and time required by the summons,
the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of the youth.
(3)(a)
When a youth is retained in custody under ORS 419C.100 (3) and 419C.103 (2) and
a petition is filed under ORS 419C.005 alleging that the youth, while in or on
a public building or court facility within the last 120 days, possessed a
firearm or destructive device in violation of ORS 166.250, 166.370 or 166.382,
the court shall determine the youth’s initial disposition at a hearing
conducted pursuant to ORS 419C.145. The parties to the hearing are the youth,
the juvenile department and the state, represented by the district attorney.
(b)
The court shall inform the youth:
(A)
Of the youth’s rights, including the right to be represented by counsel and the
right to remain silent; and
(B)
Of the allegations against the youth.
(c)
The court shall make a determination under ORS 419C.145 whether the youth
should remain in detention pending adjudication on the merits. The court may
order that the hearing be continued and that the youth remain in detention for
a reasonable period of time not to exceed seven days if the court finds:
(A)
That additional information concerning the youth is necessary to aid the court
in making the determination under ORS 419C.145; and
(B)
There is probable cause to believe that the youth, while in or on a public
building or court facility within the last 120 days, possessed a firearm or
destructive device in violation of ORS 166.250, 166.370 or 166.382.
(d)
If the court orders that the hearing be continued and that the youth remain in
detention under paragraph (c) of this subsection, in addition to and not in
lieu of any other order the court may make, the court may order a mental health
assessment or screening of the youth.
(e)
If the court determines that the youth should not be detained pending
adjudication on the merits, the court may order any other preadjudication
disposition authorized. [1993 c.33 §169; 1993 c.546 §67; 1995 c.422 §73d; 1999
c.577 §6; 1999 c.1095 §16]
DETENTION
419C.125 Detention in place where adults
are detained of certain persons alleged to be within court’s jurisdiction.
(1) A juvenile court may order a person who is 18 years of age or older and
alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005
to be detained in a jail or other place where adults are detained only in those
circumstances in which the juvenile court could detain a youth before
adjudication on the merits in a detention facility.
(2)
In order to detain a person under subsection (1) of this section, the court
shall make case-specific findings at a hearing under ORS 419C.145 that
placement in a jail or other place where adults are detained meets the specific
needs of the person alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the court.
(3)
The court may not detain a person under subsection (1) of this section unless,
except for the person’s age, the court would detain the person under ORS
419C.145 (2).
(4)
The provisions of ORS 419C.153 apply to a person detained under subsection (1)
of this section except that a person detained under subsection (1) of this
section has the right to appear in person at any hearing held under ORS
419C.153.
(5)
The provisions of ORS 419C.150 apply to a person detained under subsection (1)
of this section.
(6)
As used in this section, “adult” does not include a person who is 18 years of
age or older and is alleged to be, or has been found to be, within the
jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005. [2003 c.442 §2]
419C.130 Youth or youth offender may not
be detained where adults are detained; exceptions.
(1) A youth or youth offender may not be detained at any time in a police
station, jail, prison or other place where adults are detained, except as
follows:
(a)
A youth or youth offender may be detained in a police station for up to five
hours when necessary to obtain the youth or youth offender’s name, age,
residence and other identifying information.
(b)
A youth waived under ORS 419C.349 or 419C.364 to the court handling criminal
actions or to municipal court may be detained in a jail or other place where
adults are detained if:
(A)
The youth is at least 16 years of age; and
(B)
The director of the county juvenile department and the sheriff, or other
official responsible for the jail or other place, agree to detain the youth in
a jail or other place where adults are detained.
(c)
When detention is authorized by ORS 419C.453, a youth offender may be detained
in a jail or other place where adults are detained.
(2)
A youth waived to the court handling criminal actions or to municipal court
pursuant to a standing order of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.370,
including a youth accused of nonpayment of fines, may not be detained in a jail
or other place where adults are detained.
(3)
As used in this section, “adult” does not include a person who is 18 years of
age or older and is alleged to be, or has been found to be, within the
jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005. [1993 c.33 §167; 1993
c.546 §115; 2003 c.442 §4; 2011 c.122 §2]
419C.133 Detention of youth under 12 years
of age; judicial review required. No youth
under 12 years of age shall be placed in detention except pursuant to judicial
review and written findings describing why it is in the best interests of the
youth to be placed in detention. Such review may be ex parte, and the youth
does not need to be present. However, a juvenile court judge or referee must
determine that the youth is eligible for detention under ORS 419C.145 or
419C.156 and that appropriate alternative methods of controlling the youth’s
behavior are unavailable. A youth detained under this section shall have the
right to a hearing as provided in ORS 419C.153. [1993 c.33 §168; 2001 c.686 §9]
419C.136 Temporary hold to develop release
plan; duration. If a parent, guardian or other
person responsible for the youth cannot be found or will not take
responsibility for the youth, no appropriate shelter care space is available
and the youth cannot be released safely on recognizance or conditionally, a
youth who is accused of an act which would be a crime if committed by an adult
may be detained for a period of time not exceeding 36 hours from the time the
youth first is taken into custody to allow the juvenile department counselor or
other person designated by the juvenile court to develop a release plan to
insure the youth’s safety and appearance in court. Such detention shall conform
to the limitations of ORS 419C.130. [1993 c.33 §170; 1995 c.422 §73e]
419C.139 Speedy hearing on detention
cases. No youth shall be held in detention or
shelter care more than 36 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and judicial
holidays, except on order of the court made pursuant to a hearing under ORS
419C.109 (3), 419C.145, 419C.150, 419C.153, 419C.156 and 419C.159. [1993 c.33 §171;
1995 c.422 §73f; 1999 c.577 §7]
419C.142 Notice of detention hearing.
(1) Whenever a hearing concerning the detention of a youth under this chapter
is held, notice of the hearing shall be given to:
(a)
The youth;
(b)
If any can be found, to a parent or guardian of the youth or to any other
person responsible for the youth; and
(c)
If the victim requests notice, the victim.
(2)
The notice shall state the time, place and purpose of the hearing. If a parent,
guardian or other person cannot be found and personally notified prior to the
hearing, a written notice of the hearing shall be left at the residence, if
known, of a parent, guardian or other person. [1993 c.33 §172; 2007 c.609 §14]
419C.145 Preadjudication detention;
grounds. (1) A youth may be held or placed in
detention before adjudication on the merits if one or more of the following
circumstances exists:
(a)
The youth is a fugitive from another jurisdiction;
(b)
The youth is alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS
419C.005, by having committed or attempted to commit an offense which, if
committed by an adult, would be chargeable as:
(A)
A crime involving infliction of physical injury to another person;
(B)
A misdemeanor under ORS 166.023; or
(C)
Any felony crime;
(c)
The youth has willfully failed to appear at one or more juvenile court
proceedings by having disobeyed a proper summons, citation or subpoena;
(d)
The youth is currently on probation imposed as a consequence of the youth
previously having been found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under
ORS 419C.005, and there is probable cause to believe the youth has violated one
or more of the conditions of that probation;
(e)
The youth is subject to conditions of release pending or following adjudication
of a petition alleging that the youth is within the jurisdiction of the court
pursuant to ORS 419C.005 and there is probable cause to believe the youth has
violated a condition of release;
(f)
The youth is alleged to be in possession of a firearm in violation of ORS 166.250;
or
(g)
The youth is required to be held or placed in detention for the reasonable
protection of the victim.
(2)
A youth detained under subsection (1) of this section must be released to the
custody of a parent or other responsible person, released upon the youth’s own
recognizance or placed in shelter care unless the court or its authorized
representative makes written findings that there is probable cause to believe
that the youth may be detained under subsection (1) of this section, that
describe why it is in the best interests of the youth to be placed in detention
and that one or more of the following circumstances are present:
(a)
No means less restrictive of the youth’s liberty gives reasonable assurance
that the youth will attend the adjudicative hearing; or
(b)
The youth’s behavior endangers the physical welfare of the youth, the victim or
another person, or endangers the community.
(3)
When a youth is ordered held or placed in detention, the court or its
authorized representative shall state in writing the basis for its detention
decision and a finding describing why it is in the best interests of the youth
to be placed in detention. The youth shall have the opportunity to rebut
evidence received by the court and to present evidence at the hearing.
(4)
In determining whether release is appropriate under subsection (2) of this
section, the court or its authorized representative shall consider the
following:
(a)
The nature and extent of the youth’s family relationships and the youth’s
relationships with other responsible adults in the community;
(b)
The youth’s previous record of referrals to juvenile court and recent
demonstrable conduct;
(c)
The youth’s past and present residence;
(d)
The youth’s education status and school attendance record;
(e)
The youth’s past and present employment;
(f)
The youth’s previous record regarding appearance in court;
(g)
The nature of the charges against the youth and any mitigating or aggravating
factors;
(h)
The youth’s mental health;
(i)
The reasonable protection of the victim; and
(j)
Any other facts relevant to the likelihood of the youth’s appearance in court
or likelihood that the youth will comply with the law and other conditions of
release.
(5)
Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the court may not release a
youth when:
(a)
There is probable cause to believe the youth committed an offense that, if
committed by an adult, would constitute a violent felony; and
(b)
There is clear and convincing evidence that the youth poses a danger of serious
physical injury to or sexual victimization of the victim or members of the
public while the youth is on release. [1993 c.33 §173; 1993 c.546 §130; 1995
c.422 §73g; 1999 c.577 §10; 2001 c.686 §10; 2005 c.631 §5; 2007 c.609 §15]
419C.150 Time limitations on detention.
(1) A youth may be held in detention under this section and ORS 419C.145,
419C.153 and 419C.156 for a maximum of 28 days except for good cause shown
prior to the expiration of the 28-day period. If good cause for continued
detention is shown, the period of detention may be extended for no more than an
additional 28 days unless the adjudication is continued with the express
consent of the youth.
(2)
Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a youth alleged to be within
the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for having committed an act that would
be murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder or treason if
committed by an adult and if proof of the act is evident or the presumption
strong that the youth committed the act. The juvenile court may conduct such
hearing as the court considers necessary to determine whether the proof is
evident or the presumption strong. [1993 c.33 §174]
419C.153 Detention review or release
hearing. Any youth ordered detained under ORS
419C.145, 419C.150 and 419C.156 shall have a review hearing at least every 10
days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays. At the review hearing
the court shall determine whether sufficient cause exists to require continued
detention of the youth. In addition, the court may review and may confirm,
revoke or modify any order for the detention or release of the youth under this
section or ORS 419C.109, 419C.136, 419C.139, 419C.145, 419C.150 or 419C.156
and, in the event that the youth is alleged to have committed an offense which
if committed by an adult would be a misdemeanor or Class C felony, may do so ex
parte. Release of a youth may not be revoked, however, except upon a finding
that the youth may be detained under this section or ORS 419C.145, 419C.150 and
419C.156, and after a hearing is held in accordance with ORS 419C.109, 419C.136
and 419C.139. If the victim requests, the district attorney or juvenile
department shall notify the victim of the review hearing. [1993 c.33 §175; 2003
c.687 §12; 2007 c.609 §16]
419C.156 Detention of runaway from another
state. Notwithstanding ORS 419C.145 (1) and
(2), the court may order the detention of a youth who resides in another state
if the court makes written findings that there is probable cause to believe
that the youth has run away from home or from a placement and that describe why
it is in the best interests of the youth to be placed in detention. If a youth
is ordered detained under this section, the court shall make such orders as are
necessary to cause the youth to be immediately returned to the youth’s state of
residence. [1993 c.33 §176; 2001 c.686 §11]
419C.159 Escape; punishment.
Any youth 12 years of age or older, alleged to be within the jurisdiction of
the juvenile court by reason of having committed an act which would be a crime
if committed by an adult, who escapes from a juvenile detention facility as
defined in ORS 419A.004 after having been placed in the facility pursuant to
the filing of a petition alleging that the youth has committed an act which
would be a crime if committed by an adult commits a violation punishable by
placement in a detention facility for youths for a specific period of time not
to exceed eight days, in addition to time already spent in the facility, when
such punishment is ordered by the juvenile court pursuant to ORS 419C.453. [1993
c.33 §177]
SHELTER HEARINGS
419C.170 Time limitations on shelter care.
No youth shall be held in shelter care more than 36 hours, excluding Saturdays,
Sundays and judicial holidays, except on order of the court made pursuant to a
hearing under ORS 419C.145, 419C.150, 419C.153 and 419C.156. [1993 c.33 §178;
1995 c.422 §73h]
419C.173 Evidentiary hearing.
(1) When the youth is taken, or is about to be taken, into temporary custody
pursuant to ORS 419C.080 and 419C.088 and placed in shelter care, a parent or
youth shall be given the opportunity to present evidence to the court at the
hearing specified in ORS 419C.170, and at any subsequent review hearing, that
the youth can be returned home without further danger of suffering physical
injury or emotional harm, endangering or harming others, or not remaining
within the reach of the court process prior to adjudication.
(2)
If the victim requests, the district attorney or juvenile department shall
notify the victim of a hearing under this section.
(3)
At the hearing:
(a)
The court shall make a written finding as to whether reasonable efforts have
been made, considering the circumstances of the youth’s conduct, to prevent or
eliminate the need for removal of the youth from the home;
(b)
In determining whether a youth shall be removed or continued out of the home,
the court shall consider whether the provision of reasonable and available
services can prevent or eliminate the need to remove the youth from the home;
and
(c)
The court shall make a written finding in every order of removal that it is in
the best interest of the youth and the community that the youth be removed from
the home or continued in care. [1993 c.33 §179; 1993 c.295 §6; 1993 c.546 §131;
1999 c.92 §1; 2007 c.609 §17]
419C.176 Conditional release by court.
If the court finds that release of the youth on the youth’s own recognizance is
unwarranted and if probable cause exists to believe that the youth may be
detained under ORS 419A.063, 419C.145 or 419C.453, the court may make a
conditional release of the youth subject to such conditions as will protect the
safety of the youth, the victim, other persons and the community and insure the
youth’s appearance in court. [1993 c.33 §180; 2007 c.609 §18]
419C.179 Release security provisions not
applicable. Provisions regarding security for
release in criminal cases shall not be applicable to youths held or taken into
custody as provided in this chapter. [1993 c.33 §181; 1999 c.1051 §271]
COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL
419C.200 Court-appointed counsel for youth.
(1) If the youth, the parent or guardian requests counsel for the youth but is
without sufficient financial means to employ suitable counsel possessing skills
and experience commensurate with the nature of the petition and the complexity
of the case, the court may appoint suitable counsel to represent the youth at
state expense if the youth is determined to be financially eligible under the
policies, procedures, standards and guidelines of the Public Defense Services
Commission. Whenever requested to do so, the court shall appoint counsel to
represent the youth in every case filed pursuant to ORS 419C.005 in which the
youth would be entitled to appointed counsel if the youth were an adult charged
with the same offense. The court may not substitute one appointed counsel for
another except pursuant to the policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
of the Public Defense Services Commission.
(2)
Upon presentation of the order of appointment under this section by the
attorney for the youth, any agency, hospital, school organization, division or
department of the state, doctor, nurse or other health care provider,
psychologist, psychiatrist, police department or mental health clinic shall
permit the attorney to inspect and copy any records of the youth or youths
involved in the case, without the consent of the youth or youths or parents.
This subsection does not apply to records of a police agency relating to an
ongoing investigation prior to charging. [1993 c.33 §182; 1993 c.234 §2; 1993
c.546 §68; 2001 c.962 §49; 2003 c.449 §§12,48]
419C.203 Payment for compensation of
counsel. (1) When the court appoints counsel to
represent a youth, it may order the youth, if able, parent, if able, or
guardian of the estate, if the estate is able, to pay to the Public Defense
Services Account in the General Fund, through the clerk of the court, in full
or in part the administrative costs of determining the ability of the youth,
parents or estate to pay for legal services and the costs of the legal and
other services that are related to the provision of appointed counsel.
(2)
The test of the youth’s, parent’s or estate’s ability to pay costs under
subsection (1) of this section is the same test as applied to appointment of
counsel for defendants under ORS 135.050 or under the policies, procedures,
standards and guidelines adopted under ORS 151.216. If counsel is provided at
state expense, the court shall apply this test in accordance with the guidelines
adopted by the Public Defense Services Commission under ORS 151.485.
(3)
If counsel is provided at state expense, the court shall determine the amount
the youth, parents or estate is required to pay for the costs of
administrative, legal and other services related to the provision of appointed
counsel in the same manner as this amount is determined under ORS 151.487.
(4)
In determining whether to order the youth to pay costs under subsection (1) of
this section, the court shall also consider the reformative effect of having
the youth pay. The court may order that a portion of any moneys earned by the
youth in juvenile work projects be used to pay costs ordered under subsection
(1) of this section.
(5)
The court’s order of payment is enforceable in the same manner as an order of
support under ORS 419C.600. [1993 c.33 §183; 1997 c.761 §§7,7a; 2001 c.962 §50;
2003 c.449 §13]
419C.206 Compensation for counsel when
youth, parent or guardian cannot pay. When the
court appoints counsel for the youth and the youth is determined to be entitled
to, and financially eligible for, appointment of counsel at state expense and
the parent or guardian is without sufficient financial means to employ counsel,
the compensation for counsel and reasonable fees and expenses of investigation,
preparation and presentation paid or incurred shall be determined and paid as
provided in ORS 135.055. [1993 c.33 §184; 2001 c.962 §51; 2003 c.449 §31]
419C.209 Applicability of other laws.
Appointment of counsel for the youth or parent is subject to ORS 135.055,
151.216 and 151.219. [1993 c.33 §186; 2001 c.962 §52]
EDUCATIONAL SURROGATE
419C.220 Appointment of surrogate.
(1) Upon the request of any party, the court shall appoint a surrogate for a
youth or youth offender who is temporarily or permanently in the custody of, or
committed to, a public or private agency through the action of the juvenile
court if:
(a)
The court finds that the youth or youth offender may be eligible for special
education programs because of a disabling condition as provided in ORS chapter
343;
(b)
The youth or youth offender does not already have a surrogate appointed by a
school district or other educational agency; and
(c)
The requesting party nominates a person who is willing to serve as the
surrogate and who meets the requirements described in subsection (2) of this
section.
(2)
A surrogate appointed under this section:
(a)
May not be an employee of the state educational agency, a school district or
any other agency that is involved in the education or care of the youth or
youth offender;
(b)
May not have a conflict of interest that would interfere with the surrogate
representing the special education interests of the youth or youth offender;
(c)
Shall have knowledge and skills that ensure that the surrogate can adequately
represent the youth or youth offender in special education decisions; and
(d)
May not be a person who is the youth’s or youth offender’s parent, guardian or
former guardian if:
(A)
At any time while the youth or youth offender was under the care, custody or
control of the person, a court entered an order:
(i)
Taking the youth or youth offender into protective custody under ORS 419B.150;
or
(ii)
Committing the youth or youth offender to the legal custody of the Department
of Human Services for care, placement and supervision under ORS 419B.337; and
(B)
The court entered a subsequent order that:
(i)
The youth or youth offender should be permanently removed from the person’s
home, or continued in substitute care, because it was not safe for the youth or
youth offender to be returned to the person’s home, and no subsequent order of
the court was entered that permitted the youth or youth offender to return to
the person’s home before the youth’s or youth offender’s wardship was terminated
under ORS 419B.328; or
(ii)
Terminated the person’s parental rights under ORS 419B.500 and 419B.502 to
419B.524. [1993 c.33 §187; 2003 c.396 §100; 2005 c.662 §15; 2011 c.194 §9]
419C.223 Duties and tenure.
A person that is appointed surrogate for a youth offender has the duty and
authority to protect the due process rights of the youth offender with respect
to the provision of free appropriate public education. A surrogate appointed by
the court shall immediately apply to the attending school district for an
evaluation of the youth offender’s eligibility for special education and shall
participate in the development of the youth offender’s educational plan as
provided in ORS chapter 343. The duties and responsibilities of the surrogate
shall continue until whichever of the following occurs first:
(1)
The youth offender is 21 years of age;
(2)
The youth offender is determined to be no longer eligible for special
education; or
(3)
The juvenile court terminates jurisdiction of the youth offender and determines
that the youth offender’s parent or guardian is both known and available to
protect the special educational rights of the youth offender. [1993 c.33 §188;
2003 c.396 §101]
AUTHORIZED DIVERSION PROGRAMS
419C.225 Authorized diversion programs.
(1) Following a review of a police report and other relevant information, a
county juvenile department may refer a youth to an authorized diversion program
if the youth is eligible to enter into a formal accountability agreement under
ORS 419C.230.
(2)
An authorized diversion program may include a youth court, mediation program,
crime prevention or chemical substance abuse education program or other program
established for the purpose of providing consequences and reformation and
preventing future delinquent acts.
(3)
An authorized diversion program for a youth who is alleged to have committed an
act that is a violation of ORS 813.010 must include an agreement that the youth
will not use intoxicants while the youth is participating in the diversion
program. [2001 c.485 §5; 2009 c.586 §1]
419C.226 Youth courts.
(1) An organization may establish and operate a youth court only with the
agreement and cooperation of a county juvenile department. To establish a youth
court, the organization and the county juvenile department must enter into a
written agreement that:
(a)
Describes the types of cases that may be referred to the youth court;
(b)
Establishes protocols for handling the cases, including time limits to be
observed; and
(c)
Establishes data collection and outcome reporting requirements.
(2)
A youth court in existence on January 1, 2002, may continue to operate in the
form in which it exists on January 1, 2002.
(3)
A youth court may be described by other terms including, but not limited to, a
peer court, teen court or peer jury. [2001 c.485 §6]
Note:
Section 2, chapter 250, Oregon Laws 2001, provides:
Sec. 2. (1)
Following a review of a police report and other relevant information, a county
juvenile department may refer a youth to a youth court if the youth is eligible
to enter into a formal accountability agreement under ORS 419C.230.
(2)(a)
An organization may establish and operate a youth court only with the agreement
and cooperation of a county juvenile department. To establish a youth court, the
organization and the county juvenile department must enter into a written
agreement that:
(A)
Describes the types of cases to be referred to the youth court;
(B)
Establishes protocols for handling the cases, including time limits to be
observed; and
(C)
Establishes data collection and outcome reporting requirements.
(b)
A youth court in existence on the effective date of this 2001 Act [January 1,
2002] may continue to operate in the form in which it exists on the effective
date of this 2001 Act.
(c)
A youth court may be described by other terms including, but not limited to, a
peer court, teen court or peer jury. [2001 c.250 §2]
FORMAL ACCOUNTABILITY AGREEMENTS
419C.230 Formal accountability agreements;
when appropriate; consultation with victim. (1) A
formal accountability agreement may be entered into when a youth has been
referred to a county juvenile department, and a juvenile department counselor
has probable cause to believe that the youth may be found to be within the
jurisdiction of the juvenile court for one or more acts specified in ORS
419C.005.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, unless authorized by the
district attorney, a formal accountability agreement may not be entered into
when the youth:
(a)
Is alleged to have committed an act that if committed by an adult would
constitute:
(A)
A felony sex offense under ORS 163.355, 163.365, 163.375, 163.385, 163.395,
163.405, 163.408, 163.411, 163.425 or 163.427; or
(B)
An offense involving the use or possession of a firearm, as defined in ORS
166.210, or destructive device, as described in ORS 166.382; or
(b)
Is being referred to the county juvenile department for a second or subsequent
time for commission of an act that if committed by an adult would constitute a
felony.
(3)
The juvenile department must consult the victim before entering into a formal
accountability agreement if:
(a)
The victim has requested consultation in plea negotiations; and
(b)
The formal accountability agreement involves an alleged act that if committed
by an adult would constitute a violent felony. [1993 c.33 §189; 1995 c.422 §74;
1999 c.577 §8; 2007 c.609 §19]
419C.233 Nature of agreement.
A formal accountability agreement is a voluntary contract between a youth
described in ORS 419C.230 and a juvenile department whereby the youth agrees to
fulfill certain conditions in exchange for not having a petition filed against
the youth. [1993 c.33 §190; 1995 c.422 §123]
419C.236 Agreement may require counseling,
community service, education, treatment or training; restitution.
(1) A formal accountability agreement may require participation in or referral
to counseling, a period of community service, drug or alcohol education or
treatment, vocational training or any other legal activity which in the opinion
of the counselor would be beneficial to the youth.
(2)
A formal accountability agreement may require that the youth make restitution
to any person who was physically injured or who suffered loss of or damage to
property as a result of the conduct alleged. Before setting the amount of
restitution, the juvenile department shall consult with the victim concerning
the amount of damage. Restitution does not limit or impair the right of a
victim to sue in a civil action for damages suffered, nor shall the fact of
consultation by the victim be admissible in such civil action to prove consent
or agreement by the victim. However, the court shall credit any restitution
paid by the youth to a victim against any judgment in favor of the victim in
such civil action. [1993 c.33 §191; 1995 c.422 §124]
419C.237 Agreement may require mental
health evaluation. If a youth enters into a formal
accountability agreement under ORS 419C.230, and a juvenile department
counselor has probable cause to believe that the youth may be found to be
within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for an act that would be a
violation of ORS 167.315, 167.320, 167.322 or 167.333 if done by an adult, the
agreement may provide for the youth to undergo psychiatric, psychological or
mental health evaluation and, if warranted by the mental condition of the
youth, undergo appropriate care or treatment. [2001 c.926 §5]
419C.239 Requirements of agreement;
disclosure. (1) A formal accountability agreement
shall:
(a)
Be completed within a period of time not to exceed one year;
(b)
Be voluntarily entered into by all parties;
(c)
Be revocable by the youth at any time by a written revocation;
(d)
Be revocable by the juvenile department in the event the department has
reasonable cause to believe the youth has failed to carry out the terms of the
formal accountability agreement or has committed a subsequent offense;
(e)
Not be used as evidence against the youth at any adjudicatory hearing;
(f)
Be executed in writing and expressed in language understandable to the persons
involved;
(g)
Be signed by the juvenile department, the youth, the youth’s parent or parents
or legal guardian, and the youth’s counsel, if any;
(h)
Become part of the youth’s juvenile department record; and
(i)
When the youth has been charged with having committed the youth’s first
violation of a provision under ORS 475.860 (3)(b) or 475.864 (3) and unless the
juvenile department determines that it would be inappropriate in the particular
case:
(A)
Require the youth to participate in a diagnostic assessment and an information
or treatment program as recommended by the assessment. The agencies or
organizations providing assessment or programs of information or treatment must
be the same as those designated by the court under ORS 419C.443 (1) and must
meet the standards set by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority. The
parent of the youth shall pay the cost of the youth’s participation in the
program based upon the ability of the parent to pay.
(B)
Monitor the youth’s progress in the program which shall be the responsibility
of the diagnostic assessment agency or organization. It shall make a report to
the juvenile department stating the youth’s successful completion or failure to
complete all or any part of the program specified by the diagnostic assessment.
The form of the report shall be determined by agreement between the juvenile
department and the diagnostic assessment agency or organization. The juvenile
department shall make the report a part of the record of the case.
(2)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following information contained
in a formal accountability agreement under ORS 419C.230 is not confidential and
is not exempt from disclosure:
(a)
The name and date of birth of the youth;
(b)
The act alleged; and
(c)
The portion of the agreement providing for the disposition of the youth. [1993
c.33 §192; 1995 c.422 §76; 1995 c.440 §4; 1997 c.615 §1; 2005 c.708 §53; 2009
c.595 §366]
419C.242 Revocation and modification of
agreement. (1) If a formal accountability
agreement is revoked pursuant to ORS 419C.239, the juvenile department shall
either extend the agreement pursuant to subsection (2) of this section or file
a petition with the juvenile court, and an adjudicatory hearing may be held.
(2)
If the juvenile department has reasonable cause to believe that the youth has
failed to carry out the terms of the formal accountability agreement or has
committed a subsequent offense, in lieu of revoking the agreement, the
department may modify the terms of the agreement and extend the period of the
agreement for an additional six months from the date on which the modification
was made with the consent of the youth and the youth’s counsel, if any. The
period of a formal accountability agreement may be extended only once under
this subsection. [1993 c.33 §193; 1995 c.422 §125]
419C.245 Right to counsel.
The juvenile department counselor shall inform a youth and the youth’s parents
or guardian of the youth’s right to counsel and to appointed counsel at state
expense, if the youth is determined to be financially eligible under the
policies, procedures, standards and guidelines of the Public Defense Services
Commission. The right to counsel shall attach prior to the youth’s entering
into a formal accountability agreement. [1993 c.33 §194; 1995 c.422 §126; 2001
c.962 §84; 2003 c.449 §14]
PETITION
419C.250 Who may file petition; form.
(1) The state, acting through the district attorney, Attorney General or, when
authorized by the district attorney, the juvenile department counselor, may
file a petition alleging that a youth is within the jurisdiction of the court
as provided in ORS 419C.005.
(2)
At any time after a petition is filed, the court may make an order providing
for the temporary custody of the youth.
(3)
The petition and all subsequent court documents in the proceeding shall be
entitled, “In the Matter of________, a youth.” The petition shall be in writing
and verified upon the information and belief of the petitioner. [1993 c.546 §70
(enacted in lieu of 1993 c.33 §195); 1995 c.422 §77; 1999 c.59 §120]
419C.255 Facts to be pleaded.
(1) The petition shall set forth in ordinary and concise language such of the
following facts as are known and indicate any which are not known:
(a)
The name, age and residence of the youth.
(b)
The facts which bring the youth within the jurisdiction of the court as
provided in ORS 419C.005.
(c)
The name and residence of the youth’s parents or, if the youth has no parents
or the names and residences of both parents are unknown, then the name and
address of the youth’s guardian, if the youth has a guardian.
(d)
The name and residence of the person having physical custody of the youth.
(2)
A petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005 shall set forth in addition
the name of any person who was physically injured or who suffered loss of or
damage to property as a result of the conduct alleged. [1993 c.33 §198; 2007
c.609 §20]
419C.258 Service.
A true copy of the petition shall be served, together with the summons, upon all
persons upon whom summonses are served under ORS 419C.300, 419C.303 and
419C.306. The petitioner, or an attorney for the petitioner, must certify on
the copy that the copy is an exact and complete copy of the original summons
and complaint. [1993 c.33 §199; 1995 c.273 §23]
419C.261 Amendment and dismissal of
petition. (1) The court, on motion of an
interested party or on its own motion, may at any time direct that the petition
be amended. If the amendment results in a substantial departure from the facts
originally alleged, the court shall grant such continuance as the interests of
justice may require. When the court directs the amendment of a petition
alleging that a youth has committed an act that would constitute a sex crime,
as defined in ORS 181.594, if committed by an adult, the court shall make
written findings stating the reason for directing the amendment.
(2)(a)
The court may set aside or dismiss a petition filed under ORS 419C.005 in
furtherance of justice after considering the circumstances of the youth and the
interests of the state in the adjudication of the petition.
(b)
If the victim requests notice, the district attorney or juvenile department
shall notify the victim of a hearing to amend the petition in advance of the
hearing.
(c)
When the court sets aside or dismisses a petition alleging that a youth has
committed an act that would constitute a sex crime, as defined in ORS 181.594,
if committed by an adult, the court shall make written findings stating the
reason for setting aside or dismissing the petition. [1993 c.33 §200; 1995
c.422 §77a; 2001 c.803 §7; 2007 c.609 §23; 2009 c.178 §24]
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAWS
419C.270 Application of criminal procedure
laws. In all proceedings brought under ORS
419C.005, the following rules of criminal procedure apply:
(1)
ORS 133.673, 133.693 and 133.703;
(2)
ORS 135.455, 135.465 and 135.470;
(3)
ORS 135.610, 135.630 (3) to (6), 135.640 and 135.670;
(4)
ORS 135.711, 135.713, 135.715, 135.717, 135.720, 135.725, 135.727, 135.730,
135.733, 135.735, 135.737, 135.740 and 135.743;
(5)
ORS 135.805 and 135.815 (1)(a) to (e) and (2);
(6)
ORS 135.825, 135.835, 135.845 and 135.855 to 135.873; and
(7)
ORS 136.432. [1993 c.546 §72; 1997 c.313 §31; 1999 c.304 §§7,8; 2007 c.581 §4;
2007 c.609 §21]
419C.273 Right of victim to be present at
proceedings; advice of rights; notice. (1)(a) The
victim of any act alleged in a petition filed under this chapter may be present
at and, upon request, must be informed in advance of critical stages of the
proceedings held in open court when the youth or youth offender will be
present.
(b)
The victim must be informed of any constitutional rights of the victim. Except
as provided in ORS 147.417, the district attorney or juvenile department must
ensure that victims are informed of their constitutional rights.
(2)(a)
The victim has the right, upon request, to be notified in advance of or to be
heard at:
(A)
A detention or shelter hearing;
(B)
A hearing to review the placement of the youth or youth offender; or
(C)
A dispositional hearing.
(b)
For a release hearing, the victim has the right:
(A)
Upon request, to be notified in advance of the hearing;
(B)
To appear personally at the hearing; and
(C)
If present, to reasonably express any views relevant to the issues before the
court.
(3)
If the victim is not present at a critical stage of the proceeding, the court
shall ask the district attorney or juvenile department whether the victim
requested to be notified of critical stages of the proceedings. If the victim
requested to be notified, the court shall ask the district attorney or juvenile
department whether the victim was notified of the date, time and place of the
hearing.
(4)
As used in this section:
(a)
“Critical stage of the proceeding” means a hearing that:
(A)
Affects the legal interests of the youth or youth offender;
(B)
Is held in open court; and
(C)
Is conducted in the presence of the youth or youth offender.
(b)
“Critical stage of the proceeding” includes, but is not limited to:
(A)
Detention and shelter hearings;
(B)
Hearings to review placements;
(C)
Hearings to set or change conditions of release;
(D)
Hearings to transfer proceedings or to transfer parts of proceedings;
(E)
Waiver hearings;
(F)
Adjudication and plea hearings;
(G)
Dispositional hearings, including but not limited to restitution hearings;
(H)
Review or dispositional review hearings;
(I)
Hearings on motions to amend, dismiss or set aside petitions, orders or
judgments;
(J)
Probation violation hearings, including probation revocation hearings, when the
basis for the alleged violation directly implicates a victim’s rights;
(K)
Hearings for relief from the duty to report under ORS 181.823; and
(L)
Expunction hearings.
(5)
Nothing in this section creates a cause of action for compensation or damages.
This section may not be used to invalidate an accusatory instrument or
adjudication or otherwise terminate any proceeding at any point after the case
is commenced or on appeal. [2007 c.609 §2; 2009 c.178 §26]
419C.276 Disclosure of personal
identifiers of victim or witness; advice of rights prior to interview or
deposition; prohibited contact with victim or witness; effect of threats or
intimidation. (1)(a) Unless authorized by the court
to disclose the information, the attorney of a youth or youth offender, or an
agent of the attorney, may not disclose to the youth or youth offender personal
identifiers of a victim or witness.
(b)
The court shall order the attorney, or agent of the attorney, to disclose to
the youth or youth offender the personal identifiers of a victim or witness if
the court finds that:
(A)
The attorney of the youth or youth offender has requested the district attorney
or the juvenile department to disclose the information to the youth or youth
offender;
(B)
The district attorney or the juvenile department has refused to disclose the
information to the youth or youth offender; and
(C)
The need for the information cannot reasonably be met by other means.
(2)
If contacted by the attorney of the youth or youth offender, an agent of the
youth or youth offender, or an agent of the attorney of the youth or youth
offender, a victim must be clearly informed by the attorney or agent, either in
person or in writing:
(a)
Of the identity and capacity of the person contacting the victim;
(b)
That the victim does not have to talk to the attorney or agent, or provide
other discovery unless the victim wishes; and
(c)
That the victim may have a representative of the state present during any
interview.
(3)
Unless the victim consents after receiving a full advice of rights as provided
in subsection (2) of this section, a victim may not be required to be
interviewed or deposed by or give discovery to the youth or youth offender or
the attorney for the youth or youth offender, or an agent of the attorney or
youth or youth offender. This subsection does not prohibit the youth or youth
offender from:
(a)
Subpoenaing or examining the victim in a proceeding when the purpose is other
than for discovery; or
(b)
Subpoenaing books, papers or documents as provided in ORS 136.580.
(4)
Any preadjudication release order must prohibit any contact with the victim,
either directly or indirectly, unless specifically authorized by the court.
This subsection does not limit contact by the attorney for the youth or youth
offender, or an agent of the attorney, other than the youth or youth offender,
in the manner set forth in subsection (2) of this section.
(5)(a)
If a victim notifies the district attorney or juvenile department that the
youth or youth offender, by direct or indirect contact, threatened or
intimidated the victim, the district attorney or juvenile department shall
notify the court and the attorney for the youth or youth offender. If the youth
or youth offender is not in custody and the court finds there is probable cause
to believe the victim has been threatened or intimidated by the youth or youth
offender, by direct or indirect contact, the court shall immediately issue an
order to show cause why the release status should not be revoked.
(b)
After conducting a hearing as the court deems appropriate, if the court finds
that the victim has been threatened or intimidated by the youth or youth
offender, by direct or indirect contact, the release status shall be revoked
and the youth or youth offender shall be held in detention until conditions of
release sufficient to ensure the safety of the victim and the community can be
implemented.
(c)
In any hearing convened under this subsection, the victim has the right to be
notified in advance of the hearing, to appear personally at the hearing and, if
present, to express any views relevant to the issues before the court.
(6)(a)
For purposes of subsections (4) and (5) of this section, “contact” has the
meaning given that term in ORS 163.730.
(b)
For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, “personal identifiers”
means a person’s address, telephone number, Social Security number and date of
birth and the identifying number of a person’s depository account at a
financial institution, as defined in ORS 706.008, or credit card account. [2007
c.609 §3; 2009 c.113 §1]
CONSOLIDATION
419C.280 Consolidation.
Juvenile court hearings shall be held at a special session of the court for
that purpose and each case shall be heard separately, except that two or more
cases may be heard together in the following instances:
(1)
Cases involving violations of motor vehicle laws or ordinances where none of
the cases involves death or serious injury to persons.
(2)
Cases arising in whole or in part out of a single transaction or series of
related transactions. [1993 c.33 §201]
PARTIES
419C.285 Parties to delinquency
proceeding; rights of limited participation; interpreters.
(1) At the adjudication stage of a delinquency proceeding, the parties to the
proceeding are the youth and the state, represented by the district attorney or
the juvenile department. At the dispositional stage of a delinquency
proceeding, the following are also parties:
(a)
The parents or guardian of the youth;
(b)
A court appointed special advocate, if appointed;
(c)
The Oregon Youth Authority or other child care agency, if the youth is
temporarily committed to the agency; and
(d)
An intervenor who petitions or files a motion on the basis of a child-parent
relationship under ORS 109.119.
(2)
The rights of the parties include, but are not limited to:
(a)
The right to notice of the proceeding and copies of the pleadings;
(b)
The right to appear with counsel and to have counsel appointed if otherwise
provided by law;
(c)
The right to call witnesses, cross-examine witnesses and participate in
hearings;
(d)
The right to appeal;
(e)
The right to request a hearing; and
(f)
The right to notice of any proceeding before the Psychiatric Security Review
Board.
(3)(a)
Persons who are not parties under subsection (1) of this section may petition
the court for rights of limited participation. The petition must be filed and
served on all parties no later than two weeks before a proceeding in the case
in which participation is sought. The petition must state:
(A)
The reason the participation is sought;
(B)
How the person’s involvement is in the best interest of the youth or the
administration of justice;
(C)
Why the parties cannot adequately present the case; and
(D)
What specific relief is being sought.
(b)
If the court finds that the petition is well founded, the court may grant
rights of limited participation as specified by the court.
(c)
Persons petitioning for rights of limited participation are not entitled to
appointed counsel.
(4)
In all delinquency proceedings, interpreters shall be appointed in the manner
specified by ORS 45.275 and 45.285 for the parties to the proceeding, any
person granted rights of limited participation, and any parent or guardian of
the youth without regard to whether the parent or guardian is a party to the
proceeding. [1993 c.546 §73; 1997 c.873 §22; 2001 c.214 §2; 2001 c.962 §85;
2003 c.396 §§102,103; 2005 c.843 §8]
SUMMONS
419C.300 Time limits on issuance of
summons. Promptly after the petition is filed, there
shall be an investigation of the circumstances concerning the youth. No later
than 60 days after the petition is filed, summons may be issued. [1993 c.33 §202]
419C.303 Form of summons; content.
The summons shall be signed by a counselor or some other person acting under
the direction of the court and shall contain the name of the court, the title
of the proceeding and, except for a published summons, a brief statement of the
substance of the facts required by ORS 419C.255 (1)(b). The summons shall also
include a notice that the parent or other person legally obligated to support
the youth may be required to pay, at some future date, for all or a portion of
the support of the youth, including the cost of out-of-home placement,
depending upon the ability of the parent to pay support. [1993 c.33 §203; 1993
c.546 §94]
419C.306 Effect of summons; to whom
issued. (1) The summons shall require the
person or persons who have physical custody of the youth to appear and bring
the youth before the court at the time and place stated in the summons. The
time for the hearing on the petition shall be fixed at a reasonable time, not
less than 24 hours, after the issuance of the summons. If it appears to the
court that the welfare of the youth or of the public requires that the youth
immediately be taken into custody, the court may indorse an order on the
summons as provided in ORS 419C.080 (2) directing the officer serving it to
take the youth into custody.
(2)(a)
Summons shall be issued to the legal parents of the youth, without regard to
who has legal or physical custody of the youth, and to the legal guardians, if
any, of the youth.
(b)
Parents or guardians summoned pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection
shall appear personally pursuant to the summons. Following the initial
appearance, parents or guardians shall appear as directed by the court.
(c)
An employer may not discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate or coerce any
employee by reason of the employee’s attendance at a juvenile court hearing as
required under paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(d)
This subsection may not be construed to alter or affect an employer’s policies
or agreements with employees concerning employees’ wages during times when an
employee attends a juvenile court hearing under paragraph (a) of this
subsection.
(3)
If the youth is 12 years of age or older, a certified copy of the summons shall
be served upon the youth. If the petition alleges that the youth is within the
jurisdiction of the court for having violated ORS 471.430, the summons must
contain a statement that, if the youth fails to appear as required in the
summons, the driving privileges of the youth are subject to suspension under
ORS 419C.472.
(4)
Summons may be issued requiring the appearance of any person whose presence the
court deems necessary. When a summons is issued to a youth pursuant to a
petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005, a copy of the summons shall
be mailed to all victims whose names appear on the petition pursuant to ORS
419C.255 (2). The copy of the summons shall be accompanied by a notice that the
victim may be present for the youth’s appearance before the court and is
entitled to request and receive notification of future hearings before the
court in regard to the particular case. The copy of the summons shall also be
accompanied by a notice informing the victim of the provisions of ORS 30.765. [1993
c.33 §204; 1993 c.546 §74; 1999 c.965 §1; 2001 c.686 §12; 2001 c.817 §7; 2003
c.687 §13]
419C.309 Service of summons or other
process. Summonses or other process issuing from
the juvenile court may be served without further indorsement in any county of
the state by an officer of the county in which the proceeding is pending, by an
officer of the county in which the person to be served is found or by any
person authorized by the court to serve the process. Except as otherwise
provided in this chapter, the provisions of law or the Oregon Rules of Civil
Procedure applicable to summonses in civil cases apply to summonses issued from
juvenile court. [1993 c.33 §205]
419C.312 Alternate service.
(1) If any parent or guardian required to be summoned as provided in ORS
419C.306 cannot be found within the state, a summons may be served on the
parent or guardian in any of the following ways:
(a)
If the address of the parent or guardian is known, by sending the parent or
guardian a copy of the summons by registered or certified mail with a return
receipt to be signed by the addressee only.
(b)
By personal service outside the state.
(2)
Service as provided in this section and ORS 419C.309 shall vest the court with
jurisdiction over the parents or guardian in the same manner and to the same
extent as if the person served were served personally within this state. [1993
c.33 §206; 1993 c.546 §75]
419C.315 Travel expenses of party
summoned. The court may authorize payment of
travel expenses of any party summoned. Except as provided in this section,
responsibility for the payment of the cost of service of summons or other
process on any party, and for payment of travel expenses so authorized, shall
be borne by the party issuing the summons or requesting the court to issue the
summons. When the Oregon Youth Authority issues the summons or requests the
court to issue the summons, responsibility for such payment shall be borne by
the county. [1993 c.33 §207]
419C.317 Compliance with summons.
No person required to appear as provided in ORS 419C.306 shall without
reasonable cause fail to appear or, where directed in the summons, to bring the
youth before the court. [1993 c.33 §208]
419C.320 When arrest warrant for summoned
person authorized. If the summons cannot be served,
if the person to whom the summons is directed fails to obey it or if it appears
to the court that the summons will be ineffectual, the court may direct
issuance of a warrant of arrest against the person summoned or against the
youth. [1993 c.33 §209]
419C.323 Proceeding when summoned party
not before court. If the youth is before the
court, the court has jurisdiction to proceed with the case notwithstanding the
failure to serve summons upon any person required to be served by ORS 419C.300,
419C.303 and 419C.306, except that:
(1)
No order for support as provided in ORS 419C.590, 419C.592, 419C.595 and
419C.597 may be entered against a person unless that person is served as
provided in ORS 419C.309.
(2)
If it appears to the court that a parent or guardian required to be served by
ORS 419C.300, 419C.303 and 419C.306 was not served as provided in ORS 419C.309,
419C.312 and 419C.315, or was served on such short notice that the parent or
guardian did not have a reasonable opportunity to appear at the time fixed, the
court shall, upon petition by the parent or guardian, reopen the case for full
consideration. [1993 c.33 §210]
WAIVER
419C.340 Authority to waive youth to adult
court. In the circumstances set forth in ORS
419C.349, 419C.352, 419C.364, 419C.367 and 419C.370, the court may waive the
youth to the appropriate court handling criminal actions, or to municipal
court. [1993 c.33 §211; 1993 c.546 §76]
419C.343 Depositions.
(1) After the commencement of any proceeding in which a motion to waive has
been filed, a party may move the court for an order allowing the taking of a
deposition to perpetuate the testimony of a witness who is:
(a)
Outside of the jurisdiction of, or otherwise not subject to the process of, the
court; or
(b)
Unable to attend because of age, sickness, infirmity, imprisonment or undue
hardship.
(2)
The affidavit in support of the motion to take a deposition to perpetuate
testimony, in addition to setting forth the reasons described in subsection
(1)(a) and (b) of this section, shall also set forth:
(a)
The reasons why the testimony of the witness sought to be deposed cannot be
taken by telephone at the time of the hearing;
(b)
Where the deposition is to be taken;
(c)
The manner of recording the deposition; and
(d)
A brief statement of the substance of the testimony that the witness is
expected to give.
(3)
If the court finds that taking a deposition will best promote the just, speedy
and inexpensive resolution of one or more issues in the proceeding or that
taking a deposition is necessary to meet the requirements of due process, the
court shall grant the motion.
(4)
If the motion is granted, the court may, in its discretion, set conditions
regarding the time, place and method of taking the deposition.
(5)
All objections to any testimony or evidence taken at the deposition shall be
made at the time and noted upon the record. The court before which the
testimony is offered shall rule on any objections before the testimony is
offered. Any objection not made at the deposition is waived. [1993 c.546 §81]
419C.346 Juvenile court’s retention of
authority over parent. If the juvenile court waives a
youth to another court under ORS 419C.349, 419C.355 and 419C.370 for
disposition as an adult, the juvenile court nevertheless may retain
jurisdiction over the youth’s parents or guardians under ORS 419C.570. However,
if the court enters an order of waiver under ORS 419C.364, jurisdiction over
the parents or guardians under ORS 419C.570 shall terminate. [1993 c.33 §212;
1993 c.546 §77]
419C.349 Grounds for waiving youth to
adult court. The juvenile court, after a hearing
except as otherwise provided in ORS 419C.364 or 419C.370, may waive a youth to
a circuit, justice or municipal court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution
as an adult if:
(1)
The youth is 15 years of age or older at the time of the commission of the
alleged offense;
(2)
The youth, except as otherwise provided in ORS 419C.364 and 419C.370, is
alleged to have committed a criminal offense constituting:
(a)
Murder under ORS 163.115 or any aggravated form thereof;
(b)
A Class A or Class B felony;
(c)
Any of the following Class C felonies:
(A)
Escape in the second degree under ORS 162.155;
(B)
Assault in the third degree under ORS 163.165;
(C)
Coercion under ORS 163.275 (1)(a);
(D)
Arson in the second degree under ORS 164.315; or
(E)
Robbery in the third degree under ORS 164.395;
(d)
Any Class C felony in which the youth used or threatened to use a firearm; or
(e)
Any other felony or any misdemeanor if the youth and the state stipulate to the
waiver;
(3)
The youth at the time of the alleged offense was of sufficient sophistication
and maturity to appreciate the nature and quality of the conduct involved; and
(4)
The juvenile court, after considering the following criteria, determines by a
preponderance of the evidence that retaining jurisdiction will not serve the
best interests of the youth and of society and therefore is not justified:
(a)
The amenability of the youth to treatment and rehabilitation given the
techniques, facilities and personnel for rehabilitation available to the
juvenile court and to the criminal court which would have jurisdiction after
transfer;
(b)
The protection required by the community, given the seriousness of the offense
alleged;
(c)
The aggressive, violent, premeditated or willful manner in which the offense
was alleged to have been committed;
(d)
The previous history of the youth, including:
(A)
Prior treatment efforts and out-of-home placements; and
(B)
The physical, emotional and mental health of the youth;
(e)
The youth’s prior record of acts which would be crimes if committed by an
adult;
(f)
The gravity of the loss, damage or injury caused or attempted during the
offense;
(g)
The prosecutive merit of the case against the youth; and
(h)
The desirability of disposing of all cases in one trial if there were adult
co-offenders. [1993 c.33 §213; 1993 c.546 §78; 1999 c.951 §1; 2003 c.404 §1]
419C.352 Grounds for waiving youth under
15 years of age. The juvenile court, after a
hearing, except as provided in ORS 419C.364 or 419C.370, may waive a youth
under 15 years of age at the time the act was committed to circuit court for
prosecution as an adult if:
(1)
The youth is represented by counsel during the waiver proceedings;
(2)
The juvenile court makes the findings required under ORS 419C.349 (3) and (4);
and
(3)
The youth is alleged to have committed an act or acts that if committed by an
adult would constitute one or more of the following crimes:
(a)
Murder or any aggravated form thereof under ORS 163.095 or 163.115;
(b)
Rape in the first degree under ORS 163.375 (1)(a);
(c)
Sodomy in the first degree under ORS 163.405 (1)(a); or
(d)
Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree under ORS 163.411 (1)(a). [1993
c.33 §214; 1993 c.546 §79; 1995 c.422 §78]
419C.355 Written findings required.
The juvenile court shall make a specific, detailed, written finding of fact to
support any determination under ORS 419C.349 (3) and (4). [1993 c.33 §215]
419C.358 Consolidation of nonwaivable and
waivable charges. When a person is waived for
prosecution as an adult, the person shall be waived only on the actual charges
justifying the waiver under ORS 419C.349 (2) or 419C.352, as the case may be.
Any nonwaivable charges arising out of the same act or transaction as the
waivable charge shall be consolidated with the waivable charge for purposes of
conducting the adjudicatory hearing on the nonwaivable charges. [1993 c.33 §216;
1993 c.546 §82]
419C.361 Disposition of nonwaivable
consolidated charges and lesser included offenses.
(1) Notwithstanding that the juvenile court has waived the case under ORS
419C.349, 419C.352, 419C.355, 419C.358, 419C.364, 419C.367 and 419C.370, the
court of waiver shall return the case to the juvenile court unless an
accusatory instrument is filed in the court of waiver alleging, in the case of
a person under 16 years of age, a crime listed in ORS 419C.352 or, in the case
of any other person, a crime listed in ORS 419C.349 (2). Also in the case of a
waived person, when a trial has been held in the court of waiver upon an
accusatory instrument alleging a crime listed in ORS 419C.349 (2) or 419C.352,
as the case may be, and the person is found guilty of any lesser included
offense that is not itself a waivable offense, the trial court shall not
sentence the defendant therein, but the trial court shall order a presentence
report to be made in the case, shall set forth in a memorandum such
observations as the court may make regarding the case and shall then return the
case to the juvenile court in order that the juvenile court make disposition in
the case based upon the guilty finding in the court of waiver. Disposition
shall be as if the juvenile court itself had found the youth to be in its
jurisdiction pursuant to ORS 419C.005. The records and consequences of the case
shall, in all respects, be as if the juvenile court itself had found the youth
to be in its jurisdiction pursuant to ORS 419C.005. When the person is found
guilty of a nonwaivable charge that was consolidated with a waivable charge
under ORS 419C.358, the case shall be returned to the juvenile court for
disposition as provided in this subsection for lesser included offenses.
(2)
Nothing in this section or ORS 419C.358 applies to a waiver under ORS 419C.364
or 419C.370. [1993 c.33 §217; 1993 c.546 §83]
419C.364 Waiver of future cases.
After the juvenile court has entered an order waiving a youth to an adult court
under ORS 419C.349, the court may, if the youth is 16 years of age or older,
enter a subsequent order providing that in all future cases involving the same
youth, the youth shall be waived to the appropriate court without further proceedings
under ORS 419C.349 and 419C.370. [1993 c.33 §218; 1993 c.546 §84]
419C.367 Vacating order waiving future
cases. The juvenile court may at any time
direct that the subsequent order entered under ORS 419C.364 be vacated or that
a pending case be waived to the juvenile court for further proceedings. The
court may make such a direction on any case but shall do so and require a
pending case to be waived to the juvenile court if it cannot support the
finding required under ORS 419C.355. The juvenile court shall direct that the
subsequent order entered under ORS 419C.364 shall be vacated when the youth is
not convicted in the waived case that preceded the order under ORS 419C.364. [1993
c.33 §219; 1993 c.546 §85; 1995 c.79 §216]
419C.370 Waiver of motor vehicle, boating,
game, violation and property cases. (1) The
juvenile court may enter an order directing that all cases involving:
(a)
Violation of a law or ordinance relating to the use or operation of a motor
vehicle, boating laws or game laws be waived to criminal or municipal court;
(b)
An offense classified as a violation under the laws of this state or a
political subdivision of this state be waived to municipal court if the
municipal court has agreed to accept jurisdiction; and
(c)
A misdemeanor that entails theft, destruction, tampering with or vandalism of
property be waived to municipal court if the municipal court has agreed to
accept jurisdiction.
(2)
Cases waived under subsection (1) of this section are subject to the following:
(a)
That the criminal or municipal court prior to hearing a case, other than a case
involving a parking violation, in which the defendant is or appears to be under
18 years of age notify the juvenile court of that fact; and
(b)
That the juvenile court may direct that any such case be waived to the juvenile
court for further proceedings.
(3)(a)
When a person who has been waived under subsection (1)(c) of this section is
convicted of a property offense, the municipal court may impose any sanction
authorized for the offense except for incarceration. The municipal court shall
notify the juvenile court of the disposition of the case.
(b)
When a person has been waived under subsection (1) of this section and fails to
appear as summoned or is placed on probation and is alleged to have violated a
condition of the probation, the juvenile court may recall the case to the
juvenile court for further proceedings. When a person has been returned to
juvenile court under this paragraph, the juvenile court may proceed as though
the person had failed to appear as summoned to the juvenile court or had
violated a juvenile court probation order under ORS 419C.446.
(4)
Records of cases waived under subsection (1)(c) of this section are juvenile
records for purposes of expunction under ORS 419A.260. [1993 c.33 §220; 1993
c.546 §86; 1995 c.481 §1; 1999 c.158 §1; 1999 c.615 §1; 2003 c.396 §104]
419C.372 Handling of motor vehicle,
boating or game cases not requiring waiver. If the
youth’s conduct consists, or is alleged to consist, of a violation of a law or
ordinance relating to the use or operation of a motor vehicle, boating laws or
game laws and it appears to the court that the nature of the offense and the
youth’s background are such that a proceeding as provided in this chapter is
not warranted, the court may handle:
(1)
Cases involving boating laws or game laws as provided in ORS 419C.374.
(2)
Cases involving the use or operation of a motor vehicle as provided under ORS
809.412. [1993 c.33 §221; 1993 c.546 §95]
419C.374 Alternative conduct of
proceedings involving traffic, boating and game cases.
(1) A petition relating to boating or game offenses shall be filed as provided
in ORS 419C.250, 419C.255 and 419C.258. Motor vehicle offenses are subject to
ORS 809.412.
(2)
Summons as provided in ORS 419C.300 shall be issued to the parent or other
person having physical custody of the youth, requiring the parent or other
person to appear with the youth before the court at the time and place stated
in the summons.
(3)
The summons may be served as provided in ORS 419C.309, 419C.312 and 419C.315 or
by mailing a copy thereof to the parent or other person having physical custody
of the youth. If the summons is served personally, a warrant may be issued as
provided in ORS 419C.320.
(4)
A hearing shall be held as provided in ORS 419C.142, 419C.280 and 419C.400. At
the termination of the hearing, if the court finds the matters alleged in the
petition to be true, it may enter an order finding the youth to be a:
(a)
Youth motor vehicle offender and dispose of the case as provided in ORS
809.412; or
(b)
Youth boating law offender or a game law offender and may dispose of the case
as provided in subsection (5) of this section.
(5)
In a proceeding under this chapter, the juvenile court may suspend a hunting or
fishing license or permit where a game violation is involved and may make such
other recommendations where a boating violation is involved. [1993 c.33 §222;
1995 c.422 §79]
ADJUDICATION
419C.400 Conduct of hearings.
(1) The hearing shall be held by the court without a jury and may be continued
from time to time.
(2)
The facts alleged in the petition showing the youth to be within the
jurisdiction of the court as provided in ORS 419C.005, unless admitted, must be
established beyond a reasonable doubt.
(3)
If the youth files written notice of intent to rely on the defense set forth in
ORS 419C.522, the youth has the burden of proving the defense by a
preponderance of the evidence.
(4)
For the purpose of determining proper disposition of the youth, testimony,
reports or other material relating to the youth’s mental, physical and social
history and prognosis may be received by the court without regard to their
competency or relevancy under the rules of evidence.
(5)
An adjudication by a juvenile court that a youth is within its jurisdiction is
not a conviction of a crime or offense. [1993 c.33 §223; 1993 c.546 §87; 2005
c.843 §9]
419C.405 Witnesses; subpoena.
(1) Witnesses or other persons necessary for the conduct of the hearing may be
subpoenaed. The youth, parents, guardian or any person appearing in the youth’s
behalf may have compulsory attendance of witnesses in the youth’s or their
behalf in the same manner as provided in ORS 136.567 to 136.603. The form of
the subpoena shall be substantially as provided in ORS 136.575 (4) or (6), but
shall describe the action as a “juvenile court proceeding” and the appearance
as on behalf of “the court,” “the youth,” and so on, as the case may be.
(2)
In addition to the subpoena available under subsection (1) of this section,
when the petition alleges that the youth is within the jurisdiction of the
court by reason of a ground set forth in ORS 419C.005, the youth or any person
appearing in behalf of the youth or the state may secure the attendance of out-of-state
witnesses in the same manner as provided in ORS 136.623 to 136.637. [1993 c.33 §224]
419C.408 Witness fees.
Witnesses subpoenaed to give testimony shall receive the same fees as are paid
in criminal cases. Except as provided by this section, responsibility for the
per diem and mileage fees of any witness, and travel expenses if so ordered by
the court, shall be borne by the party who subpoenas the witness or requests
the court to subpoena the witness. If the witness was subpoenaed to appear on behalf
of the Oregon Youth Authority, responsibility for per diem, mileage fees and
travel expenses shall be borne by the county. If the witness was subpoenaed by
more than one party, the witness shall be paid by the party who first subpoenas
the witness. The court may then, thereafter, order that the costs be
distributed equally among all parties who subpoenaed the witness and that the
original payor of the costs be reimbursed accordingly. When the witness has
been subpoenaed on behalf of a party who is represented by appointed counsel,
the fees and costs allowed for that witness shall be paid pursuant to ORS
135.055. [1993 c.33 §225; 2001 c.962 §53]
419C.411 Disposition order; factors to be
considered; finding of responsible except for insanity.
(1) At the termination of the hearing or hearings in the proceeding or after
entry of an order under ORS 419C.067, the court shall enter an appropriate
order directing the disposition to be made of the case.
(2)
The court shall find a youth responsible except for insanity if:
(a)
The youth asserted mental disease or defect as a defense as provided in ORS
419C.524; and
(b)
The court determined by a preponderance of the evidence that, as a result of
mental disease or defect at the time the youth committed the act alleged in the
petition, the youth lacked substantial capacity either to appreciate the nature
and quality of the act or to conform the youth’s conduct to the requirements of
law.
(3)
Except as otherwise provided in subsections (6) and (7) of this section, in
determining the disposition of the case, the court shall consider each of the
following:
(a)
The gravity of the loss, damage or injury caused or attempted during, or as
part of, the conduct that is the basis for jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005;
(b)
Whether the manner in which the youth offender engaged in the conduct was
aggressive, violent, premeditated or willful;
(c)
Whether the youth offender was held in detention under ORS 419C.145 and, if so,
the reasons for the detention;
(d)
The immediate and future protection required by the victim, the victim’s family
and the community; and
(e)
The youth offender’s juvenile court record and response to the requirements and
conditions imposed by previous juvenile court orders.
(4)
In addition to the factors listed in subsection (3) of this section, the court
may consider the following:
(a)
Whether the youth offender has made any efforts toward reform or rehabilitation
or making restitution;
(b)
The youth offender’s educational status and school attendance record;
(c)
The youth offender’s past and present employment;
(d)
The disposition proposed by the youth offender;
(e)
The recommendations of the district attorney and the juvenile court counselor
and the statements of the victim and the victim’s family;
(f)
The youth offender’s mental, emotional and physical health and the results of
the mental health or substance abuse treatment; and
(g)
Any other relevant factors or circumstances raised by the parties.
(5)
The court’s consideration of matters under this section may be addressed on
appeal only if raised by a party at a dispositional hearing or by a motion to
modify or set aside under ORS 419C.610.
(6)
When a youth is found responsible except for insanity, the court shall order a
disposition under ORS 419C.529 if the court finds by a preponderance of the
evidence that, at the time of disposition, the youth:
(a)
Has a serious mental condition; or
(b)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition and
presents a substantial danger to others.
(7)
When a youth is found responsible except for insanity and the court does not
make a finding described in subsection (6) of this section, the court may:
(a)
Enter an order finding the youth to be within the court’s jurisdiction under
ORS 419B.100 and make any disposition authorized by ORS chapter 419B;
(b)
Initiate civil commitment proceedings; or
(c)
Enter an order of discharge. [1993 c.33 §226; 1995 c.422 §80; 2003 c.396 §105;
2005 c.843 §10]
419C.420 Adjudication without hearing.
If a youth is cited or summoned for a violation under ORS 471.430, 475.860 (3)
or 475.864 (3) and fails to appear, the court may adjudicate the citation or
petition and enter a disposition without a hearing. [2001 c.904 §14; 2005 c.708
§54]
DISPOSITION
419C.440 When court has duties and
authority of guardian. Unless guardianship is granted
as provided in ORS 419C.555, the court as an incident of its jurisdiction over
the youth offender has the duties and authority of the guardian as provided in
ORS 419C.558. [1993 c.33 §227; 2003 c.396 §106]
419C.441 Mental health evaluation, care
and treatment. A court having jurisdiction pursuant to
ORS 419C.005 over a youth offender who commits an act that would be a violation
of ORS 167.315, 167.320, 167.322 or 167.333 if done by an adult may, in
addition to any other exercise of jurisdiction over the youth offender, order
that the youth offender undergo psychiatric, psychological or mental health
evaluation. If warranted by the mental condition of the youth offender, the
court may order that the youth offender undergo appropriate care or treatment. [2001
c.926 §4; 2003 c.396 §107]
419C.443 Diversion; marijuana offenses;
requirements. (1) Except when otherwise provided in
subsection (3) of this section, when a youth offender has been found to be
within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419C.005 for a first violation
of the provisions under ORS 475.860 (3)(b) or 475.864 (3), the court shall
order an evaluation and designate agencies or organizations to perform diagnostic
assessment and provide programs of information and treatment. The designated
agencies or organizations must meet the standards set by the Director of the
Oregon Health Authority. Whenever possible, the court shall designate agencies
or organizations to perform the diagnostic assessment that are separate from
those that may be designated to carry out a program of information or
treatment. The parent of the youth offender shall pay the cost of the youth
offender’s participation in the program based upon the ability of the parent to
pay. The petition shall be dismissed by the court upon written certification of
the youth offender’s successful completion of the program from the designated
agency or organization providing the information and treatment.
(2)
Monitoring the youth offender’s progress in the program shall be the
responsibility of the diagnostic assessment agency or organization. The agency
or organization shall make a report to the court stating the youth offender’s
successful completion or failure to complete all or any part of the program
specified by the diagnostic assessment. The form of the report shall be
determined by agreement between the court and the diagnostic assessment agency
or organization. The court shall make the report a part of the record of the
case.
(3)
The court is not required to make the disposition required by subsection (1) of
this section if the court determines that the disposition is inappropriate in
the case or if the court finds that the youth offender has previously entered
into a formal accountability agreement under ORS 419C.239 (1)(i). [1993 c.33 §228;
1995 c.422 §135; 1995 c.440 §5; 2003 c.396 §108; 2005 c.22 §295; 2005 c.708 §55;
2009 c.595 §367]
419C.446 Probation; requirements.
(1) When a court determines it would be in the best interest and welfare of a
youth offender, the court may place the youth offender on probation. The court
may direct that the youth offender remain in the legal custody of the youth
offender’s parents or other person with whom the youth offender is living, or
the court may direct that the youth offender be placed in the legal custody of
some relative or some person maintaining a foster home approved by the court,
or in a child care center or a youth care center authorized to accept the youth
offender.
(2)
The court may specify particular requirements to be observed during the
probation consistent with recognized juvenile court practice, including but not
limited to restrictions on visitation by the youth offender’s parents,
restrictions on the youth offender’s associates, occupation and activities,
restrictions on and requirements to be observed by the person having the youth
offender’s legal custody, requirements for visitation by and consultation with
a juvenile counselor or other suitable counselor, requirements to make
restitution under ORS 419C.450, requirements of a period of detention under ORS
419C.453, requirements to pay a fine under ORS 419C.459, requirements to pay a
supervision fee under ORS 419C.449, requirements to perform community service
under ORS 419C.462, or service for the victim under ORS 419C.465, or
requirements to submit to blood or buccal testing under ORS 419C.473.
(3)
If the youth offender is a sex offender, as defined in ORS 181.594, the
juvenile department shall notify the chief of police, if the youth offender is
going to reside within a city, and the county sheriff of the county in which
the youth offender is going to reside of the youth offender’s release on
probation and the requirements imposed on the youth offender’s probation under
subsection (2) of this section. [1993 c.33 §229; 1993 c.546 §88; 1997 c.725 §1;
1999 c.97 §5; 2001 c.884 §8; 2003 c.396 §109; 2011 c.597 §136]
419C.449 Supervision fee.
(1) In determining whether to impose a supervision fee under ORS 419C.446 (2),
the court shall consider whether the youth offender or the parent or legal
guardian of the youth offender will be able to pay the fee. When a supervision
fee is required, the fee shall be determined and fixed by the county juvenile
department.
(2)
The county shall collect or provide by contract for the collection of the
supervision fee from the youth offender or the parent or legal guardian of the
youth offender and shall retain the fee to be used by the county for funding of
its juvenile department program. [1997 c.725 §3; 2001 c.485 §2; 2003 c.396 §110]
419C.450 Restitution.
(1)(a) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to encourage and promote the
payment of restitution and other obligations by youth offenders as well as by adult
offenders. In any case within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant
to ORS 419C.005 in which the youth offender caused another person any physical,
emotional or psychological injury or any loss of or damage to property, the
victim has the right to receive prompt restitution. The district attorney shall
investigate and present to the court, prior to or at the time of adjudication,
evidence of the nature and amount of the injury, loss or damage. If the court
finds from the evidence presented that a victim suffered injury, loss or
damage, in addition to any other sanction it may impose, the court shall:
(A)
Include in the judgment a requirement that the youth offender pay the victim
restitution in a specific amount that equals the full amount of the victim’s
injury, loss or damage as determined by the court; or
(B)
Include in the judgment a requirement that the youth offender pay the victim
restitution, and that the specific amount of restitution will be established by
a supplemental judgment based upon a determination made by the court within 90
days of entry of the judgment. In the supplemental judgment, the court shall
establish a specific amount of restitution that equals the full amount of the
victim’s injury, loss or damage as determined by the court. The court may
extend the time within which the determination and supplemental judgment may be
completed for good cause. The lien, priority of the lien and ability to enforce
a specific amount of restitution established under this subparagraph by a
supplemental judgment relates back to the date of the original judgment that is
supplemented.
(b)
After the district attorney makes a presentation described in paragraph (a) of
this subsection, if the court is unable to find from the evidence presented
that a victim suffered injury, loss or damage, the court shall make a finding
on the record to that effect.
(c)
No finding made by the court or failure of the court to make a finding under
this subsection limits or impairs the rights of a person injured to sue and
recover damages in a civil action under subsection (2) of this section.
(d)
The court may order restitution, including but not limited to counseling and
treatment expenses, for emotional or psychological injury under this section
only:
(A)
When the act that brought the youth offender within the jurisdiction of the
court would constitute aggravated murder, murder or a sex crime if committed by
an adult; and
(B)
For an injury suffered by the victim or a member of the victim’s family who
observed the act.
(e)
If the youth offender will be present at a hearing under this subsection and
the victim requests notice, the district attorney or juvenile department shall
notify the victim of the hearing.
(2)
Restitution for injury inflicted upon a person by the youth offender, for
property taken, damaged or destroyed by the youth offender and for a reward
offered by the victim or an organization authorized by the victim and paid for
information leading to the apprehension of the youth offender, shall be
required as a condition of probation. Restitution does not limit or impair the
right of a victim to sue in a civil action for damages suffered, nor shall the
fact of consultation by the victim be admissible in such civil action to prove
consent or agreement by the victim. However, the court shall credit any
restitution paid by the youth offender to a victim against any judgment in
favor of the victim in such civil action. Before setting the amount of such
restitution, the court shall notify the person upon whom the injury was
inflicted or the owner of the property taken, damaged or destroyed and give
such person an opportunity to be heard on the issue of restitution.
(3)(a)
If a judgment or supplemental judgment described in subsection (1) of this
section includes restitution, a court may delay the enforcement of the monetary
sanctions, including restitution, only if the youth offender alleges and
establishes to the satisfaction of the court the youth offender’s inability to
pay the judgment in full at the time the judgment is entered. If the court
finds that the youth offender is unable to pay, the court may establish or
allow an appropriate supervising authority to establish a payment schedule. The
supervising authority shall be authorized to modify any payment schedule
established under this section. In establishing a payment schedule, the court
or the supervising authority shall take into consideration:
(A)
The availability to the youth offender of paid employment during such time as
the youth offender may be committed to a youth correction facility;
(B)
The financial resources of the youth offender and the burden that payment of
restitution will impose, with due regard to the other obligations of the youth
offender;
(C)
The present and future ability of the youth offender to pay restitution on an
installment basis or on other conditions to be fixed by the court; and
(D)
The rehabilitative effect on the youth offender of the payment of restitution
and the method of payment.
(b)
As used in this subsection, “supervising authority” means any state or local
agency that is authorized to supervise the youth offender.
(4)
Notwithstanding ORS 419C.501 and 419C.504, when the court has ordered a youth
offender to pay restitution, as provided in this section, the judgment shall be
entered in the register or docket of the court in the manner provided by ORS
chapter 18 and enforced in the manner provided by ORS 18.252 to 18.993. The
judgment is in favor of the state and may be enforced only by the state.
Notwithstanding ORS 419A.255, a judgment for restitution entered under this
subsection is a public record. Judgments entered under this subsection are
subject to ORS 18.048.
(5)
A person required to pay restitution under subsection (1) of this section may
file a motion supported by an affidavit for satisfaction of the judgment or
supplemental judgment requiring payment of restitution in the circuit court of
the county in which the original judgment was entered if:
(a)
At least 50 percent of the monetary obligation is satisfied or at least 10
years have passed since the original judgment was entered;
(b)
The person has substantially complied with all established payment plans;
(c)
The person has not been found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile
court under ORS 419C.005 or convicted of an offense since the date the original
judgment of restitution was entered; and
(d)
The person has satisfactorily completed any required period of probation or
parole for the act for which the judgment of restitution was entered.
(6)
When a person files a motion described in subsection (5) of this section, the
district attorney for the county in which the motion was filed shall promptly
notify the victim for whose benefit the judgment of restitution was entered
that the person has filed the motion and that the victim may object in writing
to the motion through the district attorney.
(7)
If the victim does not object to the motion as provided in subsection (6) of
this section, the court shall hold a hearing on the motion and may enter an
order granting a full or partial satisfaction if the allegations in the
affidavit supporting the motion are true and failure to grant the motion would
result in an injustice. In determining whether an injustice would result, the
court shall take into account:
(a)
The financial resources of the defendant and the burden that continued payment
of restitution will impose, with due regard to the other obligations of the
defendant;
(b)
The ability of the defendant to continue paying restitution on an installment
basis or under other conditions to be fixed by the court; and
(c)
The rehabilitative effect on the defendant of the continued payment of
restitution and the method of payment.
(8)
A person may file a motion under subsection (5) of this section no more than
one time per year for each judgment of restitution entered against the person. [1993
c.33 §230; 1993 c.405 §1; 1995 c.422 §83; 1997 c.313 §32; 1997 c.727 §11; 2001
c.202 §1; 2003 c.576 §214; 2003 c.670 §4; 2007 c.425 §2; 2007 c.609 §22]
419C.453 Detention; when authorized.
(1) Pursuant to a hearing, the juvenile court may order a youth offender placed
in a detention facility for a specific period of time not to exceed eight days,
in addition to time already spent in the facility, unless a program plan that
is in conformance with standards established by the State Commission on
Children and Families has been filed with and approved by the commission, in
which case the youth offender may be held in detention for a maximum of 30 days
in addition to time already spent in the facility, when:
(a)
The youth offender has been found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile
court by reason of having committed an act which would be a crime if committed
by an adult; or
(b)
The youth offender has been placed on formal probation for an act which would
be a crime if committed by an adult, and has been found to have violated a
condition of that probation.
(2)
Pursuant to a hearing, the juvenile court may order a youth offender who is at
least 18 years of age placed in a jail or other place where adults are
detained. The placement must be for a specific period of time and may not
exceed eight days in addition to time already spent in a juvenile detention
facility or jail. The court may order placement under this subsection when:
(a)
The youth offender has been found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile
court by reason of having committed an act which would be a crime if committed
by an adult; or
(b)
The youth offender has been placed on formal probation for an act which would
be a crime if committed by an adult, and has been found to have violated a
condition of that probation.
(3)
In order to detain a youth offender under subsection (2) of this section, the
court shall make case-specific findings that placement in a jail or other place
where adults are detained meets the specific needs of the youth offender.
(4)
As used in this section, “adult” does not include a person who is 18 years of
age or older and is alleged to be, or has been found to be, within the
jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005. [1993 c.33 §231; 2001
c.904 §5; 2001 c.905 §6; 2003 c.396 §111; 2003 c.442 §3; 2005 c.503 §17]
419C.456 Detention after escape.
Pursuant to a hearing, the juvenile court may order a youth offender 12 years
of age or older placed in a detention facility for a specific period of time
not to exceed eight days, in addition to time already spent in the facility,
when the youth offender has been found to be within the jurisdiction of the
juvenile court by reason of having escaped from a detention facility, after
having been placed in the facility pursuant to the filing of a petition
alleging that the youth has committed an act which would be a crime if
committed by an adult or the offense described in ORS 419C.159. [1993 c.33 §232;
2003 c.396 §112]
419C.459 Fines.
If a youth is found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS
419C.005 by reason of committing an offense or by reason of committing an act
that would constitute an offense if committed by an adult, the youth offender
is subject to the same fines, including the minimum fines established under ORS
137.286 and 153.021, that are applicable to adults who commit the offense. In
determining the amount of the fine, the court shall consider the potential
rehabilitative effect of a fine. [1993 c.33 §233; 2003 c.396 §113; 2011 c.597 §21]
419C.461 Disposition for graffiti related
offenses. (1) When a youth offender has been
found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for having committed
an act that if committed by an adult would constitute a violation of ORS
164.383 or 164.386 or criminal mischief and the act consisted of defacing
property by creating graffiti, the court, in addition to any other disposition,
may order the youth offender to perform:
(a)
Personal service, as provided in ORS 419C.465, consisting of removing graffiti;
or
(b)
If the victim does not agree to the personal service, community service
consisting of removing graffiti at some location other than that defaced by the
youth offender.
(2)
In no case shall the youth offender, pursuant to this section, perform more
hours of personal or community service than would be indicated by dividing the
monetary damage caused by the youth offender by the legal minimum wage.
(3)(a)
When a youth offender has been found to be within the jurisdiction of the
juvenile court for having committed an act that if committed by an adult would
constitute a violation of ORS 164.383, the court may find the parent, legal guardian
or other person lawfully charged with the care or custody of the youth offender
liable for actual damages to person or property caused by the youth offender.
However, a parent who is not entitled to legal custody of the youth offender at
the time of the act is not liable for the damages.
(b)
The legal obligation of the parent, legal guardian or other person under this
subsection may not exceed the liability provided in ORS 30.765.
(c)
The court may, with the consent of the parent, legal guardian or other person,
order the parent, legal guardian or other person to complete a parent
effectiveness program approved by the court. Upon the parent’s, legal guardian’s
or other person’s completion of the program to the satisfaction of the court,
the court may dismiss any other penalties imposed upon the parent, legal
guardian or other person. [1995 c.615 §6; 2003 c.396 §114]
419C.462 Community service.
The court may order a youth offender to perform appropriate community service
for a number of hours not to exceed that which could be required under ORS
137.129 if the youth offender were an adult. [1993 c.33 §234; 2003 c.396 §115]
419C.465 Service to victim.
Upon agreement of the youth offender, the youth offender’s parent or guardian
and the victim of the youth offender’s conduct, the court may order a youth
offender to perform personal service for the victim as a condition of
probation. Contact with a victim to determine whether the victim is willing to
agree to such personal service shall be by a person to be designated by the
court and may not be by the youth offender. The victim shall be advised by such
person of any prior findings of juvenile court jurisdiction of the youth
offender under ORS 419C.005. The court shall specify the nature and length of the
service as the court finds appropriate. Personal service performed pursuant to
the order shall constitute full or partial satisfaction of any restitution
ordered by the court, as provided by agreement prior to the making of the
order. However, in no case shall the youth offender, pursuant to this section,
perform more hours of personal service than would be indicated by dividing the
victim’s monetary loss by the legal minimum wage. [1993 c.33 §235; 2003 c.396 §116]
419C.470 Opportunities to fulfill obligations
imposed by court. The Oregon Youth Authority and
county juvenile departments, respectively, and to the extent practicable, shall
create opportunities for youth offenders placed in the legal custody of the
youth authority or under the supervision of a county juvenile department to pay
restitution as ordered by the court and to perform any community service
ordered by the court, as well as to fulfill any other obligation imposed by the
court. [1993 c.33 §236; 1995 c.422 §84; 2011 c.597 §137]
419C.472 Suspension of driving privileges.
(1) The court may order that the driving privileges of a youth be suspended if:
(a)
The petition alleges that the youth is within the jurisdiction of the court for
violating ORS 471.430;
(b)
The youth has been issued a summons under ORS 419C.306; and
(c)
The youth fails to appear as required by the summons.
(2)
When a court issues an order under subsection (1) of this section:
(a)
The court shall send a notice to the Department of Transportation certifying
that the youth failed to appear and that the court has ordered the suspension
of the driving privileges of the youth; and
(b)
Neither the state nor a juvenile department counselor may file a petition under
ORS 419C.250 alleging that the youth is within the jurisdiction of the court
for having committed an act that if committed by an adult would constitute a
violation of ORS 153.992. [2001 c.817 §5]
419C.473 Authority to order blood or
buccal samples. (1) Whenever a youth offender
has been found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419C.005
for having committed an act that if done by an adult would constitute a felony
listed in subsection (2) of this section, the court shall order the youth
offender to submit to the obtaining of a blood or buccal sample in the manner
provided by ORS 137.076. The court shall further order that as soon as
practicable after the entry of the dispositional order, the law enforcement
agency attending upon the court shall cause a blood or buccal sample to be
obtained and transmitted in accordance with ORS 137.076. The court may also
order the youth offender to reimburse the appropriate agency for the cost of
obtaining and transmitting the blood or buccal sample.
(2)
The felonies to which subsection (1) of this section applies are:
(a)
Rape, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration, sexual abuse in the first or second
degree, public indecency, incest or using a child in a display of sexually
explicit conduct, as those offenses are defined in ORS 163.355 to 163.427,
163.465 (1)(c), 163.525 and 163.670;
(b)
Burglary in the second degree, as defined in ORS 164.215, when committed with
intent to commit any offense listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection;
(c)
Promoting or compelling prostitution, as defined in ORS 167.012 and 167.017;
(d)
Burglary in the first degree, as defined in ORS 164.225;
(e)
Assault in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.185;
(f)
Conspiracy or attempt to commit any Class A or Class B felony listed in
paragraphs (a) to (e) of this subsection; or
(g)
Murder or aggravated murder.
(3)
No order for the obtaining and transmitting of a blood or buccal sample is
required to be entered if:
(a)
The Department of State Police notifies the court or the law enforcement agency
attending upon the court that it has previously received an adequate blood or
buccal sample taken from the youth offender in accordance with this section,
ORS 137.076 or 161.325 (4); or
(b)
The court determines that obtaining a sample would create a substantial and
unreasonable risk to the health of the youth offender.
(4)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, blood and buccal samples and other
physical evidence and criminal identification information obtained under
authority of this section or as a result of analysis conducted pursuant to ORS
181.085 may be maintained, stored, destroyed and released to authorized persons
or agencies under the conditions established in ORS 181.085 and rules adopted
by the Department of State Police under the authority of that section. [1993
c.33 §237; 1999 c.97 §6; 2001 c.852 §4; 2003 c.396 §117]
419C.475 Authority to order HIV testing.
(1) Whenever a youth offender has been found to be within the jurisdiction of
the court under ORS 419C.005 (1) for having committed an act from which it
appears that the transmission of body fluids from one person to another as
described in ORS 135.139 may have been involved or a sexual act may have
occurred, the court shall order the youth offender to submit to HIV testing as
provided in ORS 135.139 if the victim, or parent or guardian of the victim,
requests the court to make such an order.
(2)
The court may also order the youth offender or the parent or guardian of the
youth offender to reimburse the appropriate agency for the cost of the test. [1993
c.331 §3; 2003 c.396 §118]
419C.478 Commitment to Oregon Youth
Authority or Department of Human Services. (1)
The court may, in addition to probation or any other dispositional order, place
a youth offender who is at least 12 years of age in the legal custody of the
Oregon Youth Authority for care, placement and supervision or, when authorized
under subsection (3) of this section, place a youth offender in the legal
custody of the Department of Human Services for care, placement and
supervision. In any order issued under this section, the court shall include
written findings describing why it is in the best interests of the youth
offender to be placed with the youth authority or the department.
(2)
If the court places a youth offender under subsection (1) of this section, the
court may specify the type of care, supervision or services to be provided by
the youth authority or the department to youth offenders placed in the youth
authority’s or department’s custody and to the parents or guardians of the
youth offenders, but the actual planning and provision of the care,
supervision, security or services is the responsibility of the youth authority
or the department. The youth authority or the department may place the youth
offender in a youth care center or other facility authorized to accept the
youth offender.
(3)
The court may place a youth offender in the legal custody of the department
under subsection (1) of this section if:
(a)
The court has determined that a period of out-of-home placement and supervision
should be part of the disposition in the case;
(b)
The court finds that, because of the youth offender’s age or mental or
emotional condition, the youth offender:
(A)
Is not amenable to reform and rehabilitation through participation in the
programs provided and administered by the youth authority; and
(B)
Is amenable to reform and rehabilitation through participation in the programs
provided and administered by the department;
(c)
The court finds that the department can provide adequate security to protect
the community and the youth offender;
(d)
The court provides for periodic review of the placement; and
(e)
The court, in making the findings and determinations required by this
subsection, has considered the relevant facts and circumstances of the case, as
provided in ORS 419C.411.
(4)
Uniform commitment blanks, in a form approved by the director of the youth
authority, or by the Director of Human Services for placements under subsection
(3) of this section, shall be used by all courts for placing youth offenders in
the legal custody of the youth authority or the department.
(5)
If the youth offender has been placed in the custody of the youth authority or
the department, the court may not make a commitment directly to any residential
facility, but shall cause the youth offender to be delivered into the custody
of the youth authority or the department at the time and place fixed by rules
of the youth authority or the department. A youth offender committed under this
subsection may not be placed in a Department of Corrections institution.
(6)
When the court places a youth offender in the legal custody of the department
under subsection (1) of this section, ORS 419B.440, 419B.443, 419B.446,
419B.449, 419B.452, 419B.470, 419B.473 and 419B.476 apply as if the youth
offender were a ward. [1993 c.33 §238; 1993 c.546 §89; 1995 c.422 §130; 2001
c.686 §13; 2003 c.396 §119; 2005 c.159 §4]
419C.481 Guardianship and legal custody of
youth offender committed to Oregon Youth Authority.
(1) The juvenile court retains jurisdiction and the Oregon Youth Authority
retains legal custody of a youth offender committed to it regardless of the
physical placement of the youth offender by the youth authority.
(2)
When the court grants legal custody to the youth authority, it may also grant
guardianship of the youth offender to the youth authority, to remain in effect
solely while the youth offender remains in the legal custody of the youth
authority.
(3)
The director of the youth authority may authorize the superintendent of the
youth correction facility, as defined in ORS 420.005, in which the youth
offender is placed, if any, to exercise the duties and authority of a guardian
of the youth offender under ORS 419C.558 and to determine parole and final
release under ORS 420.045. [1993 c.33 §239; 1993 c.367 §4; 2003 c.396 §120]
419C.483 [1993
c.33 §241; repealed by 1999 c.92 §7]
419C.486 Consideration of recommendations
of committing court; case planning. To ensure
effective planning for youth offenders committed to its custody, the Oregon
Youth Authority shall take into consideration recommendations and information
provided by the committing court before placement in any facility. The youth
authority shall ensure that the case planning in any case:
(1)
Serves the purposes of and is consistent with the principles of ORS 419C.001;
(2)
Incorporates the perspective of the youth offender and the family; and
(3)
Is integrated with the efforts of other agencies responsible for providing
services to the youth offender or the family. [1993 c.33 §240; 1995 c.770 §2;
2003 c.396 §121; 2005 c.159 §1]
419C.489 Condition requiring medical care
or special treatment; preparation of plan; progress reports.
Whenever a youth offender who is in need of medical care or other special
treatment by reason of physical or mental condition is placed in the custody of
the Oregon Youth Authority by the juvenile court, the youth authority shall
prepare a plan for care or treatment within 14 days after assuming custody of
the youth offender. The court may indicate in general terms the type of care
which it regards as initially appropriate. A copy of the plan, including a time
schedule for its implementation, shall be sent to the juvenile court that
committed the youth offender to the youth authority. The court may at any time
request regular progress reports on implementation of the plan. The youth
authority shall notify the court when the plan is implemented, and shall report
to the court concerning the progress of the youth offender annually thereafter.
If the plan is subsequently revised, the youth authority shall notify the court
of the revisions and the reasons therefor. [1993 c.33 §242; 2003 c.396 §122]
419C.492 Court’s authority to review
placement. Commitment of a youth offender to the
Oregon Youth Authority or the Department of Human Services does not terminate
the court’s continuing jurisdiction to protect the rights of the youth offender
or the youth offender’s parents or guardians. Notwithstanding ORS 419C.478 (5),
if upon review of a placement of a youth offender made by the youth authority
or the department, the court determines that the placement is so inappropriate
as to violate the rights of the youth offender or the youth offender’s parents
or guardians, the court may direct the youth authority or the department to
place the youth offender in a specific type of residential placement, but the
actual planning and placement of the youth offender shall be the responsibility
of the youth authority or the department. Nothing in this section affects any contractual
right of a private agency to refuse or terminate a placement. [1993 c.33 §243;
1995 c.422 §131]
419C.495 When commitment to youth
correction facility authorized. (1) A youth
offender placed in the legal custody of the Oregon Youth Authority may be
placed in a youth correction facility or in a private institution operated as a
facility for youth offenders requiring secure custody only when the juvenile
court having jurisdiction so recommends.
(2)
A youth offender who is admitted to a youth correction facility may be retained
in the facility for the duration of the commitment period. In no case may a
youth offender be retained in a youth correction facility after the youth
offender has attained 25 years of age.
(3)
No youth offender shall be transferred or returned after discharge to a
facility described in subsection (1) of this section, except upon court order
under this chapter.
(4)
Nothing in subsection (3) of this section shall be deemed to prohibit return of
a youth offender to a facility described in subsection (1) of this section, in
the discretion of the youth authority, if the youth offender has been released
from the facility on temporary or indefinite parole, or to prohibit transfer of
a youth offender from one such facility to another. [1993 c.33 §244; 1999 c.109
§2]
419C.498 Disposition under compact,
agreement or arrangement with another state. If
there is an interstate compact or agreement or an informal arrangement with
another state permitting the youth offender to reside in another state while on
probation or under protective supervision, or to be placed in an institution or
with an agency in another state, the court may place the youth offender on
probation or under protective supervision in such other state, or, subject to
ORS 419C.495, place the youth offender in an institution in such other state in
accordance with the compact, agreement or arrangement. [1993 c.33 §245; 2003
c.396 §123]
419C.501 Duration of disposition.
(1) The court shall fix the duration of any disposition made pursuant to this
chapter and the duration may be for an indefinite period. Any placement in the
legal custody of the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Youth Authority
under ORS 419C.478 or placement under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security
Review Board under ORS 419C.529 shall be for an indefinite period. However, the
period of institutionalization or commitment may not exceed:
(a)
The period of time specified in the statute defining the crime for an act that
would constitute an unclassified misdemeanor if committed by an adult;
(b)
Thirty days for an act that would constitute a Class C misdemeanor if committed
by an adult;
(c)
Six months for an act that would constitute a Class B misdemeanor if committed
by an adult;
(d)
One year for an act that would constitute a Class A misdemeanor if committed by
an adult;
(e)
Five years for an act that would constitute a Class C felony if committed by an
adult;
(f)
Ten years for an act that would constitute a Class B felony if committed by an
adult;
(g)
Twenty years for an act that would constitute a Class A felony if committed by
an adult; and
(h)
Life for a young person who was found to have committed an act that, if
committed by an adult would constitute murder or any aggravated form of murder
under ORS 163.095 or 163.115.
(2)
Except as provided in subsection (1)(h) of this section, the period of any
disposition may not extend beyond the date on which the young person or youth
offender becomes 25 years of age. [1993 c.33 §246; 1995 c.422 §85; 1999 c.964 §1;
2005 c.843 §11]
419C.504 Duration of probation.
In any case under ORS 419C.005 the court, notwithstanding ORS 419C.501, may
place the youth offender on probation to the court for a period not to exceed
five years. However, the period of probation shall not extend beyond the date
on which the youth offender becomes 23 years of age. [1993 c.33 §247; 1995
c.422 §86]
419C.507 Additional options; consultation.
The court may, in lieu of or in addition to any disposition under this chapter,
direct that a youth offender be examined or treated by a physician,
psychiatrist or psychologist, or receive other special care or treatment in a
hospital or other suitable facility. If the court determines that mental health
examination and treatment should be provided by services delivered through the
Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services shall determine the
appropriate placement or services in consultation with the court, the Oregon
Youth Authority and other affected agencies. If the youth authority or another
affected agency objects to the type of placement or services, the court shall
determine the appropriate type of placement or service. During the examination
or treatment of the youth offender, the department may, if appropriate, be
appointed guardian of the youth offender. [1993 c.33 §248; 2001 c.900 §124;
2003 c.396 §124; 2009 c.595 §368]
419C.510 Advisory committee to study dispositions;
recommendations. The Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court shall create an advisory committee consisting of three judges appointed
by the Chief Justice. The advisory committee shall study dispositions imposed
in juvenile court cases under ORS 419C.005 and make recommendations for
disposition criteria that consider:
(1)
The protection of the community;
(2)
The accountability of the offender; and
(3)
The competency of the offender. [1995 c.422 §127]
Note:
419C.510 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to
or made a part of ORS chapter 419C or any series therein by legislative action.
See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT
419C.520 Definitions.
As used in ORS 419C.411, 419C.522 to 419C.527 and 419C.529 to 419C.544:
(1)
“Conditional release” includes but is not limited to the monitoring of mental
and physical health treatment.
(2)
“Mental disease or defect” does not include an abnormality:
(a)
Manifested only by repeated criminal or otherwise antisocial conduct;
(b)
Constituting solely a personality disorder; or
(c)
Constituting solely a conduct disorder.
(3)
“Serious mental condition” means a condition that requires supervision and
treatment services for the safety of others and is:
(a)
A mental illness of major depression;
(b)
A mental illness of bipolar disorder; or
(c)
A mental illness of psychotic disorder. [2005 c.843 §3; 2007 c.889 §3]
419C.522 Mental disease or defect as
affirmative defense. Mental disease or defect
constituting insanity under ORS 419C.411 (2) is an affirmative defense. [2005
c.843 §4]
419C.524 Notice and filing report prerequisite
to defense; timing. (1) A youth may not introduce
evidence on the issue of the defense set forth in ORS 419C.522 unless the
youth:
(a)
Gives notice of intent to do so in the manner provided in subsection (2) of
this section; and
(b)
Files with the court a report of a psychiatric or psychological evaluation,
conducted by a certified evaluator, in the manner provided in subsection (5) of
this section.
(2)
A youth who is required under subsection (1) of this section to give notice
must do so by filing a written notice of intent. A youth who is not in
detention must file the notice of intent no later than 60 days after the
petition is filed unless the court finds good cause to extend the time. If the
youth fails to file notice timely, the youth may not introduce evidence for the
establishment of the defense set forth in ORS 419C.522 unless the court permits
the evidence to be introduced when just cause for failure to file the notice is
shown.
(3)
Just cause for failure to file notice timely exists if the youth was not
represented by counsel until after the filing period.
(4)
The filing of a notice of intent under this section by a youth in detention
constitutes express consent of the youth for continued detention under ORS
419C.150.
(5)
A youth who is required under subsection (1) of this section to file a report
of a psychiatric or psychological evaluation shall file the report before
trial. The report must be based on an evaluation conducted after the date of
the alleged act and must address the issue of insanity under ORS 419C.411 (2)
and the dispositional determinations described in ORS 419C.411 (7) and
419C.529. If the youth fails to file a complete report before trial, the youth
may not introduce evidence for the establishment of the defense set forth in
ORS 419C.522 unless the court permits the evidence to be introduced when just
cause for failure to file the report is shown.
(6)
As used in this section, “certified evaluator” means a psychiatrist or psychologist
who holds a valid certification under the provisions of ORS 161.392. [2005
c.843 §5; 2011 c.724 §6]
419C.527 Procedure for state to obtain
mental examination of youth; limitations. Upon
the filing of a written notice of intent or the introduction of evidence by the
youth as provided in ORS 419C.524, the state may have at least one psychiatrist
certified, or eligible to be certified, by the Oregon Medical Board in child
psychiatry or licensed psychologist with expertise in child psychology of its
selection examine the youth. Unless the court finds good cause to extend the
time, the state must obtain an examination under this section no later than 60
days after the notice of intent was filed or the evidence was introduced. The
state shall file notice with the court of its intention to have the youth
examined. Upon filing of the notice, the court shall order the youth to
participate in an examination. If the youth objects to the examiner chosen by
the state, the court for good cause shown may direct the state to select a
different examiner. The examiner shall provide a copy of the report generated
from the examination to the state. A report generated from an examination under
this section is a report relating to the youth’s history and prognosis under
ORS 419A.255 (2). [2005 c.843 §6]
419C.529 Finding of serious mental
condition; jurisdiction of Psychiatric Security Review Board; conditional
release or commitment. (1) After the entry of a
jurisdictional order under ORS 419C.411 (2), if the court finds by a
preponderance of the evidence that the young person, at the time of
disposition, has a serious mental condition or has a mental disease or defect
other than a serious mental condition and presents a substantial danger to
others, requiring conditional release or commitment to a hospital or facility
designated on an individual case basis by the Department of Human Services or
the Oregon Health Authority as provided in subsection (6) of this section, the
court shall order the young person placed under the jurisdiction of the
Psychiatric Security Review Board.
(2)
The court shall determine whether the young person should be committed to a
hospital or facility designated on an individual case basis by the department
or the authority, as provided in subsection (6) of this section, or
conditionally released pending a hearing before the juvenile panel of the
Psychiatric Security Review Board as follows:
(a)
If the court finds that the young person is not a proper subject for
conditional release, the court shall order the young person committed to a
secure hospital or a secure intensive community inpatient facility designated
on an individual case basis by the department or the authority, as provided in
subsection (6) of this section, for custody, supervision and treatment pending
a hearing before the juvenile panel in accordance with ORS 419C.532, 419C.535,
419C.538, 419C.540 and 419C.542 and shall order the young person placed under
the jurisdiction of the board.
(b)
If the court finds that the young person can be adequately controlled with
supervision and treatment services if conditionally released and that necessary
supervision and treatment services are available, the court may order the young
person conditionally released, subject to those supervisory orders of the court
that are in the best interests of justice and the young person. The court shall
designate a qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment
provider or state, county or local agency to supervise the young person on release,
subject to those conditions as the court directs in the order for conditional
release. Prior to the designation, the court shall notify the qualified mental
health or developmental disabilities treatment provider or agency to whom
conditional release is contemplated and provide the qualified mental health or
developmental disabilities treatment provider or agency an opportunity to be
heard before the court. After receiving an order entered under this paragraph,
the qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment provider or
agency designated shall assume supervision of the young person subject to the
direction of the juvenile panel. The qualified mental health or developmental
disabilities treatment provider or agency designated as supervisor shall report
in writing no less than once per month to the juvenile panel concerning the
supervised young person’s compliance with the conditions of release.
(c)
For purposes of determining whether to order commitment to a hospital or
facility or conditional release, the primary concern of the court is the
protection of society.
(3)
In determining whether a young person should be conditionally released, the
court may order examinations or evaluations deemed necessary.
(4)
Upon placing a young person on conditional release and ordering the young
person placed under the jurisdiction of the board, the court shall notify the
juvenile panel in writing of the court’s conditional release order, the
supervisor designated and all other conditions of release pending a hearing
before the juvenile panel in accordance with ORS 419C.532, 419C.535, 419C.538,
419C.540 and 419C.542.
(5)
When making an order under this section, the court shall:
(a)
Determine whether the parent or guardian of the young person is able and
willing to assist the young person in obtaining necessary mental health or
developmental disabilities services and is willing to acquiesce in the
decisions of the juvenile panel. If the court finds that the parent or
guardian:
(A)
Is able and willing to do so, the court shall order the parent or guardian to
sign an irrevocable consent form in which the parent agrees to any placement
decision made by the juvenile panel.
(B)
Is unable or unwilling to do so, the court shall order that the young person be
placed in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services for the purpose
of obtaining necessary developmental disabilities services or mental health
services.
(b)
Make specific findings on whether there is a victim and, if so, whether the
victim wishes to be notified of any board hearings and orders concerning the
young person and of any conditional release, discharge or escape of the young
person.
(c)
Include in the order a list of the persons who wish to be notified of any board
hearing concerning the young person.
(d)
Determine on the record the act committed by the young person for which the
young person was found responsible except for insanity.
(e)
State on the record the mental disease or defect on which the young person
relied for the responsible except for insanity defense.
(6)
When the department designates a facility for the commitment of a
developmentally disabled young person under this section, or the authority
designates a hospital or facility for commitment of a mentally ill young person
under this section, the department and the authority shall take into account
the care and treatment needs of the young person, the resources available to
the department or the authority and the safety of the public. [2005 c.843 §13;
2007 c.889 §4; 2009 c.595 §369; 2010 c.89 §10; 2011 c.720 §159a]
419C.530 Continuing jurisdiction of
Psychiatric Security Review Board after placement.
The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board exercises
continuing jurisdiction over a young person committed to, or retained in, a
hospital or facility designated by the Department of Human Services or the
Oregon Health Authority under ORS 419C.529. If the board determines after
review that the placement of a young person in the particular hospital or facility
is so inappropriate as to create a substantial danger to others, the board may
direct the department or the authority to place the young person in a specific
type of facility or direct specific care or supervision, but the actual
placement of the young person is the responsibility of the department or the
authority. [2007 c.889 §2; 2009 c.595 §370]
419C.531 Notice to victim; opportunity to
be heard; request for reconsideration. (1) If the
juvenile court or the juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board
determines that a victim desires notification as described in ORS 419C.529, the
panel shall make a reasonable effort to notify the victim of panel hearings and
orders, conditional release, discharge or escape. Nothing in this subsection authorizes
the panel to disseminate information that is otherwise privileged by law.
(2)
When the panel conducts a hearing involving a young person found responsible
except for insanity for an act for which there is a victim, the panel shall
afford the victim an opportunity to be heard, either orally or in writing, at
the hearing.
(3)(a)
If the panel fails to make a reasonable effort to notify the victim of a panel
hearing under subsection (1) of this section or fails to afford the victim an
opportunity to be heard under subsection (2) of this section, the victim may
request that the panel reconsider the order of the panel.
(b)
If the panel determines that the panel failed to make a reasonable effort to
notify the victim or failed to afford the victim an opportunity to be heard,
except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, the panel shall grant
the request for reconsideration. Upon reconsideration, the panel shall consider
the statement of the victim and may consider any other information that was not
available to the panel at the previous hearing.
(c)
The panel may not grant a request for reconsideration that is made:
(A)
After the young person has been discharged from the jurisdiction of the
Psychiatric Security Review Board;
(B)
After the panel has held a subsequent hearing involving the young person; or
(C)
If the panel failed to make a reasonable effort to notify the victim of a
hearing, more than 30 days after the victim knew or reasonably should have
known of the hearing. [2010 c.89 §8]
419C.532 Hearings of juvenile panel of
Psychiatric Security Review Board; requirements; standards; dispositions.
(1) The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board shall conduct
hearings on an application for discharge, conditional release, commitment or
modification filed under or required by ORS 419C.538, 419C.540 and 419C.542,
and shall make findings on the issues before the juvenile panel.
(2)
In every hearing before the juvenile panel, the juvenile panel shall determine
whether the young person:
(a)
Has a serious mental condition; or
(b)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition and
presents a substantial danger to others.
(3)
The juvenile panel shall order a young person discharged from commitment or
conditional release if the juvenile panel finds that the young person:
(a)
No longer has a mental disease or defect; or
(b)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition but no
longer presents a substantial danger to others.
(4)
The juvenile panel shall order a young person conditionally released subject to
ORS 419C.538 if the juvenile panel finds that:
(a)
The young person:
(A)
Has a serious mental condition; or
(B)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition and
presents a substantial danger to others;
(b)
The young person can be adequately controlled with treatment services as a
condition of release; and
(c)
Necessary supervision and treatment services are available.
(5)
The juvenile panel shall order a young person committed to, or retained in, a
hospital or facility designated by the Department of Human Services or the
Oregon Health Authority for custody, supervision and treatment subject to ORS
419C.540 if the juvenile panel finds that the young person:
(a)(A)
Has a serious mental condition; or
(B)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition and
presents a substantial danger to others; and
(b)
Cannot be adequately controlled if conditionally released.
(6)
In determining whether a young person should be committed to or retained in a
hospital or facility, conditionally released or discharged, the primary concern
of the juvenile panel is the protection of society.
(7)
In a hearing before the juvenile panel, a young person who has a mental disease
or defect in a state of remission is considered to have a mental disease or
defect if the mental disease or defect may, with reasonable medical
probability, occasionally become active.
(8)
At any time, the juvenile panel may appoint a psychiatrist certified, or
eligible to be certified, by the Oregon Medical Board in child psychiatry or a
licensed psychologist with expertise in child psychology to examine the young
person and submit a written report to the juvenile panel. Reports filed with
the juvenile panel pursuant to the examination must include, but need not be
limited to, an opinion as to whether the young person:
(a)(A)
Has a serious mental condition; or
(B)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition and presents
a substantial danger to others; and
(b)
Could be adequately controlled with treatment services as a condition of
release.
(9)
The juvenile panel may make a determination regarding discharge or conditional
release based upon the written report submitted under subsection (8) of this
section or ORS 419C.540 (3). If a member of the juvenile panel desires further
information from the examining psychiatrist or licensed psychologist who
submitted the report, the juvenile panel shall summon the psychiatrist or
psychologist to give testimony.
(10)
The juvenile panel shall consider all available evidence that is material,
relevant and reliable regarding the issues before the juvenile panel. Evidence
may include, but is not limited to, the record of the juvenile court
adjudication, information supplied by the attorney representing the state or by
any other interested person, including the young person, information concerning
the young person’s mental condition and the entire psychiatric and juvenile
court history of the young person. All evidence of a type commonly relied upon
by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their serious affairs is
admissible at the hearings. Testimony must be taken upon oath or affirmation of
the witness from whom received. The officer presiding at the hearing shall
administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses.
(11)
The standard of proof on all issues at a hearing of the juvenile panel is by a
preponderance of the evidence.
(12)(a)
The juvenile panel shall furnish written notice of any hearing pending under
this section within a reasonable time prior to the hearing to:
(A)
The young person about whom the hearing is being conducted;
(B)
The attorney representing the young person;
(C)
The young person’s parents or guardians, if known;
(D)
The person having legal custody of the young person;
(E)
The Attorney General or other attorney representing the state, if any; and
(F)
The district attorney and the court or juvenile department of the county in
which the young person was adjudicated.
(b)
The juvenile panel shall include in the notice required by paragraph (a) of
this subsection:
(A)
The time, place and location of the hearing;
(B)
The nature of the hearing, the specific action for which the hearing has been
requested, the issues to be considered at the hearing and a reference to the
particular sections of the statutes and rules involved;
(C)
A statement of the authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be
held; and
(D)
A statement of all rights under subsection (13) of this section.
(13)
A young person about whom a hearing is being held has the right:
(a)
To appear at all proceedings held under this section, except juvenile panel
deliberations.
(b)
To cross-examine all witnesses appearing to testify at the hearing.
(c)
To subpoena witnesses and documents as provided in ORS 161.395.
(d)
To be represented by suitable legal counsel possessing skills and experience
commensurate with the nature and complexity of the case, to consult with
counsel prior to the hearing and, if financially eligible, to have suitable
counsel appointed at state expense.
(e)
To examine all information, documents and reports that the juvenile panel
considers and, if the information, documents and reports are available to the
juvenile panel before the hearing, to examine them prior to the hearing.
(14)
Except for deliberations of the juvenile panel, the juvenile panel shall keep a
record of all hearings before the juvenile panel.
(15)
Upon request of a person listed in subsection (12)(a) of this section or on its
own motion, the juvenile panel may continue a hearing for a reasonable period
not to exceed 60 days to obtain additional information or testimony or for
other good cause shown.
(16)
Within 15 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the juvenile panel shall
provide written notice of the juvenile panel’s decision to the young person,
the attorney representing the young person, the young person’s parents or
guardians, if known, the person having legal custody of the young person, the
district attorney of the county in which the young person was adjudicated and
the Attorney General or other attorney representing the state, if any.
(17)
The juvenile panel shall maintain and keep current the medical, social and
delinquency history of all young persons. The juvenile panel shall determine
the confidentiality of records maintained by the juvenile panel pursuant to ORS
192.501 to 192.505. [2005 c.843 §14; 2009 c.595 §371]
Note:
Sections 1 and 2, chapter 426, Oregon Laws 2009, provide:
Sec. 1. Plan for underserved regions.
(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop and implement a plan to increase,
in underserved regions of the state, the availability of supervision and
treatment for persons conditionally released under ORS 161.315 to 161.351 or
419C.529 to 419C.544.
(2)
No later than January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the authority shall submit,
to an appropriate committee of the Legislative Assembly designated by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, a
report that includes but need not be limited to:
(a)
The contents of the plan described in subsection (1) of this section;
(b)
An assessment of the authority’s progress in meeting the goals of the plan; and
(c)
A description of any financial or legal impediments to the implementation of
the plan.
(3)
The Psychiatric Security Review Board shall provide the authority with
information necessary for the authority to develop and implement the plan
described in subsection (1) of this section.
(4)
As used in this section:
(a)
“Region” means an area, determined by the authority, that contains one or more
counties.
(b)
“Underserved” means that the number of persons on conditional release who are
provided treatment and supervision in the region is fewer than the number of
persons on conditional release statewide who were found guilty except for
insanity or responsible except for insanity in the region. [2009 c.426 §1; 2011
c.720 §223]
Sec. 2.
Section 1 of this 2009 Act is repealed on January 2, 2016. [2009 c.426 §2]
419C.533 Rules.
(1) The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board, by rule
pursuant to ORS 183.325 to 183.410 and not inconsistent with law, may implement
its policies and set out its procedure and practice requirements and may
promulgate such interpretive rules as the panel deems necessary or appropriate
to carry out its statutory responsibilities.
(2)
The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board shall adopt rules
defining the type of dangerous behavior that requires the temporary placement
of a young person with mental retardation in a secure hospital or facility.
(3)
The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board shall consult with
the Department of Human Services about proposed rules relating to developmental
disabilities and the Oregon Health Authority about proposed rules relating to
mental illness before issuing proposed rules for public comment and before
adopting rules under this section. [2007 c.889 §6; 2009 c.595 §372]
419C.535 Appointed counsel; representation
of state in contested hearings before panel. (1) If
the juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board determines that a
young person about whom a hearing under ORS 419C.532 is being held is
financially eligible, the juvenile panel shall appoint suitable counsel to
represent the young person. Counsel appointed must be an attorney who satisfies
the professional qualification standards established by the Public Defense
Services Commission under ORS 151.216. The public defense services executive
director shall determine and allow fair compensation for counsel appointed
under this subsection and the reasonable expenses of the young person in
respect to the hearing. Compensation payable to appointed counsel may not be
less than the applicable compensation level established under ORS 151.216. The
public defense services executive director shall pay compensation and expenses
allowed from funds available for that purpose.
(2)
When the juvenile panel appoints counsel to represent the young person, the
juvenile panel may order the young person, if able, parent, if able, or
guardian of the estate, if the estate is able, to pay to the Public Defense
Services Account in the General Fund, through the clerk of the court, in full
or in part, the administrative costs of determining the ability of the young
person, parent or estate to pay for legal services and the costs of the legal
and other services that are related to the provision of appointed counsel. The
juvenile panel’s order of payment may be entered in the County Clerk Lien
Record and enforced as provided in ORS 205.126.
(3)
The test of the young person’s, parent’s or estate’s ability to pay costs under
subsection (2) of this section is the same test as applied to appointment of
counsel for defendants under ORS 135.050 or under the rules adopted under ORS
151.216. If counsel is provided at state expense, the juvenile panel shall
apply this test in accordance with the guidelines adopted by the Public Defense
Services Commission under ORS 151.485.
(4)
If counsel is provided at state expense, the juvenile panel shall determine the
amount the young person, parent or estate is required to pay for the costs of
administrative, legal and other services related to the provision of appointed
counsel in the same manner as this amount is determined under ORS 151.487.
(5)
The Attorney General may represent the state at contested hearings before the
juvenile panel unless the district attorney of the county in which the young
person was adjudicated elects to represent the state. The district attorney of
the county in which the young person was adjudicated shall cooperate with the
Attorney General in securing the material necessary for presenting a contested
hearing before the juvenile panel. If the district attorney elects to represent
the state, the district attorney shall give timely written notice to the
Attorney General, the juvenile panel and the attorney representing the young
person. [2005 c.843 §15]
419C.538 Conditional release.
(1) When the juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board orders a
young person conditionally released under ORS 419C.532 (4), the juvenile panel
may designate a qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment
provider or state, county or local agency to supervise the young person on
release subject to those conditions as the juvenile panel directs in the order
for conditional release. Prior to the designation, the juvenile panel shall
notify the qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment
provider or agency to whom conditional release is contemplated and provide the
qualified mental health or developmental disabilities treatment provider or
agency an opportunity to be heard before the juvenile panel. After receiving an
order entered under ORS 419C.532 (4), the qualified mental health or
developmental disabilities treatment provider or agency designated shall assume
supervision of the young person pursuant to the direction of the juvenile
panel.
(2)
Conditions of release contained in orders entered under ORS 419C.532 (4) may be
modified from time to time and conditional release may be terminated by order
of the juvenile panel as provided in ORS 419C.532 and 419C.542.
(3)(a)
As a condition of release, the juvenile panel may require the young person to
report to any state, county or local mental health or developmental
disabilities facility for evaluation. Whenever medical, psychiatric or
psychological treatment is recommended, the juvenile panel may order the young
person, as a condition of release, to cooperate with and accept the treatment
of the facility.
(b)
The facility to which the young person has been referred for evaluation shall
perform the evaluation and submit a written report of its findings to the juvenile
panel. If the facility finds that treatment of the young person is appropriate,
the facility shall include its recommendations for treatment in the report to
the juvenile panel.
(c)
Whenever treatment is provided by the facility, the facility shall furnish
reports to the juvenile panel on a regular basis concerning the progress of the
young person.
(d)
The facility shall comply with any other conditions of release prescribed by
order of the juvenile panel.
(4)
If at any time it appears to the juvenile panel or the chairperson of the
juvenile panel that a young person has violated the terms of conditional
release or that the mental health of the young person has changed, the juvenile
panel or the chairperson of the juvenile panel may order the young person
returned to a hospital or facility designated by the Department of Human
Services or the Oregon Health Authority for evaluation and treatment. A written
order of the juvenile panel, or the chairperson of the juvenile panel on behalf
of the juvenile panel, is sufficient warrant for any peace officer to take the
young person into custody and transport the young person accordingly. A peace
officer shall execute the order, and the young person shall be returned as soon
as practicable to a facility designated by the department or the authority.
Within 20 days following the return of the young person to the facility
designated by the department or the authority, the juvenile panel shall conduct
a hearing. At a hearing required by this subsection, the state has the burden
of proving the young person’s lack of fitness for conditional release.
(5)
The community mental health program director, the community developmental
disabilities program director, the director of the facility providing treatment
for the young person on conditional release, a peace officer or a person
responsible for the supervision of a young person on conditional release may
take a young person into custody or request that the young person be taken into
custody if there is reasonable cause to believe the young person presents a
substantial danger to others and that the young person is in need of immediate
custody, supervision and treatment. A young person taken into custody under
this subsection must immediately be transported to a hospital or facility
designated by the department or the authority. Within 20 days following the
return of the young person to the facility designated by the department or the
authority, the juvenile panel shall conduct a hearing. At a hearing required by
this subsection, the state has the burden of proving the young person’s lack of
fitness for conditional release.
(6)(a)
A young person conditionally released under ORS 419C.532 (4) may apply to the
juvenile panel for discharge from or modification of an order of conditional
release on the ground that the young person no longer has a mental disease or
defect or, if affected by a mental disease or defect other than a serious
mental condition, no longer presents a substantial danger to others and no
longer requires supervision or treatment services. Within 60 days after
receiving an application under this paragraph, the juvenile panel shall conduct
a hearing. At a hearing required by this paragraph, the young person has the
burden of proving the young person’s fitness for discharge or modification of
the order of conditional release. A young person may not apply for discharge or
modification of conditional release more often than once every six months.
(b)
Upon application by any qualified mental health or developmental disabilities
treatment provider or state, county or local agency responsible for supervision
or treatment services pursuant to an order of conditional release, the juvenile
panel shall conduct a hearing to determine if the conditions of release should be
continued, modified or terminated. The application must be accompanied by a
report setting forth the facts supporting the application. At a hearing
required by this paragraph, the state has the burden of proving the young
person’s lack of fitness for discharge or modification of the order of
conditional release. [2005 c.843 §16; 2007 c.889 §5; 2009 c.595 §373]
419C.540 Discharge or conditional release
after commitment. (1) The director of a hospital
or facility to which a young person was committed under ORS 419C.532 (5) shall
apply to the juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for an
order of discharge or conditional release of the young person if, at any time
after the commitment, the director is of the opinion that the young person:
(a)
No longer has a mental disease or defect;
(b)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition but no
longer presents a substantial danger to others; or
(c)
Can be controlled with proper supervision and treatment services if conditionally
released.
(2)
The director shall include in an application under subsection (1) of this
section a report setting forth the facts that support the opinion of the
director. If the application is for conditional release, the director shall
also include a verified conditional release plan. The juvenile panel shall hold
a hearing on an application under subsection (1) of this section within 30 days
of its receipt. Not less than 10 days prior to the hearing before the juvenile
panel, copies of the report must be sent to the Attorney General or other
attorney representing the state, if any, the district attorney of the county in
which the young person was adjudicated, the young person, the young person’s
attorney, the young person’s parents or guardians, if known, and the person
having legal custody of the young person.
(3)
The attorney representing the state may choose a psychiatrist certified, or
eligible to be certified, by the Oregon Medical Board in child psychiatry or a
licensed psychologist with expertise in child psychology to examine the young
person prior to any decision of the juvenile panel on discharge or conditional
release. The results of the examination must be in writing and filed with the
juvenile panel and must include, but need not be limited to, an opinion as to
whether the young person:
(a)(A)
Has a serious mental condition; or
(B)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition and
presents a substantial danger to others; and
(b)
Could be adequately controlled with treatment services as a condition of
release.
(4)
A young person who has been committed to a hospital or facility under ORS
419C.532 (5) or the young person’s parents or guardians acting on the young
person’s behalf may apply to the juvenile panel for an order of discharge or
conditional release upon the grounds that the young person:
(a)
No longer has a mental disease or defect;
(b)
Has a mental disease or defect other than a serious mental condition but no
longer presents a substantial danger to others; or
(c)
Can be controlled with proper supervision and treatment services if
conditionally released.
(5)
When an application is made under subsection (4) of this section, the juvenile
panel shall require a report from the director of the hospital or facility. The
director shall prepare and transmit the report as provided in subsection (2) of
this section.
(6)
At a hearing on an application under subsection (4) of this section:
(a)
The applicant has the burden of proving the young person’s fitness for
discharge or conditional release; or
(b)
If more than two years have passed since the state had the burden of proving
the young person’s lack of fitness for discharge or conditional release, the
state has the burden of proving the young person’s lack of fitness for
discharge or conditional release.
(7)
A person may not file an application for discharge or conditional release under
subsection (4) of this section:
(a)
Sooner than 90 days after the initial juvenile panel hearing concerning the
young person.
(b)
If another application for discharge or conditional release of the young person
was filed during the immediately preceding 90 days.
(8)
The juvenile panel shall hold a hearing on an application under subsection (4)
of this section within 30 days after the application is filed. [2005 c.843 §17]
419C.542 Hearings before juvenile panel of
Psychiatric Security Review Board. (1) A young
person committed by the court under ORS 419C.529 to a hospital or facility
designated by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority
may not be held in the hospital or facility for more than 90 days from the date
of the court’s commitment order without an initial hearing before the juvenile
panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board to determine whether the young
person should be discharged or conditionally released.
(2)
A young person may not be held pursuant to an order under ORS 419C.532 (5) for
a period of time exceeding one year without a hearing before the juvenile panel
to determine whether the young person should be discharged or conditionally
released.
(3)
When a young person has spent three years on conditional release, the juvenile
panel shall bring the young person before the juvenile panel no later than 30
days after the expiration of the three-year period. The juvenile panel shall
review the young person’s status and determine whether the young person should
be discharged from the jurisdiction of the board.
(4)
Notwithstanding the fact that a young person who is brought before the juvenile
panel under subsection (3) of this section continues to have a serious mental
condition, the juvenile panel may discharge the young person if the young
person did not exhibit behaviors that presented a substantial danger to others
during the period of conditional release and no longer requires supervision by
the juvenile panel. [2005 c.843 §18; 2009 c.595 §374]
419C.544 Transfer of cases from juvenile
panel to adult panel of Psychiatric Security Review Board.
(1) When a young person attains 18 years of age, the juvenile panel of the
Psychiatric Security Review Board shall transfer the young person’s case to the
adult panel of the board if the act that brought the young person within the
board’s jurisdiction would constitute murder or any aggravated form of murder
if committed by an adult.
(2)
At any time after a young person not described in subsection (1) of this
section attains 18 years of age, the juvenile panel of the board may hold a
hearing to determine whether it is in the young person’s best interest to
transfer the young person’s case to the adult panel of the board. The juvenile
panel of the board shall transfer the young person’s case to the adult panel of
the board unless good cause is shown for retaining the young person’s case with
the juvenile panel. [2005 c.843 §19]
LEGAL CUSTODIAN OF YOUTH OR YOUTH
OFFENDER
419C.550 Duties and authority.
A person, agency or institution having legal custody of a youth or youth
offender has the following duties and authority:
(1)
To have physical custody and control of the youth or youth offender.
(2)
To supply the youth or youth offender with food, clothing, shelter and
incidental necessaries.
(3)
To provide the youth or youth offender with care, education and discipline.
(4)
To authorize ordinary medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, hygienic or
other remedial care and treatment for the youth or youth offender, and, in an
emergency when the youth or youth offender’s safety appears urgently to require
it, to authorize surgery or other extraordinary care.
(5)
To make such reports and to supply such information to the court as the court
may from time to time require.
(6)
To apply for any Social Security benefits or public assistance to which the
youth or youth offender is otherwise entitled and to use the benefits or
assistance to pay for the care of the youth or youth offender. [1993 c.33 §250;
1993 c.367 §2; 2003 c.396 §125]
GUARDIAN
419C.555 Authority to appoint guardian.
Except when the court grants legal custody to the Oregon Youth Authority, the
court may grant guardianship of the youth offender to a private institution or
agency to which the youth offender is committed or to some suitable person or
entity if it appears necessary to do so in the interests of the youth offender.
[1993 c.33 §249; 2003 c.396 §126]
419C.558 Duties and authority of guardian.
A person, agency or institution having guardianship of a youth offender by
reason of appointment by the court has the duties and authority of a guardian
of the youth offender, including but not limited to the following:
(1)
To authorize surgery for the youth offender, but this authority does not
prevent the person having legal custody of the youth offender from acting under
ORS 419C.550 (4).
(2)
To authorize the youth offender to enlist in the Armed Forces of the United
States.
(3)
To consent to the youth offender’s marriage.
(4)
To make other decisions concerning the youth offender of substantial legal
significance.
(5)
To make such reports and to supply such information to the court as the court
may from time to time require. [1993 c.33 §251; 2003 c.396 §127]
419C.561 Limitation of guardianship granted
by juvenile court. A person appointed guardian of a
youth offender by the court is guardian only and not a conservator of the estate
of the youth offender, unless that person is appointed conservator of the youth
offender’s estate in a protective proceeding as provided in ORS chapter 125. [1993
c.33 §252; 1995 c.664 §95; 2003 c.396 §128]
AUTHORITY OF COURT OVER PARENT OR
GUARDIAN
419C.570 Parent or guardian summoned
subject to jurisdiction of court; probation contract.
(1)(a) A parent or legal guardian of a youth offender, if the parent or
guardian was served with summons under ORS 419C.300, 419C.303 and 419C.306
prior to the adjudication or at least 10 days prior to disposition, is subject
to the jurisdiction of the court for purposes of this section. The court may:
(A)
Order the parent or guardian to assist the court in any reasonable manner in
providing appropriate education or counseling for the youth offender;
(B)
If the youth offender is within the jurisdiction of the court for having
committed an act that if committed by an adult would constitute a violation of
ORS 166.250, 166.370 or 166.382, require the parent or guardian to pay or cause
to be paid all or part of the reasonable costs of any mental health assessment
or screening ordered by the court under ORS 419C.109 (3);
(C)
If the court orders probation, require the parent or guardian to enter into a
contract with the juvenile department in regard to the supervision and
implementation of the youth offender’s probation; or
(D)
If the court orders probation, require the parent or guardian to pay all or a
portion of the supervision fee if a supervision fee is imposed under ORS
419C.446 (2).
(b)
In all cases in which a youth offender is placed on probation, the juvenile
department and the parent or guardian shall develop a plan for supervision of
the youth offender. The plan must be reasonably calculated to provide the supervision
necessary to prevent further acts of delinquency given the individual
circumstances of the youth offender. The court shall review and ratify the plan
and make the plan a part of the probation order.
(2)
The court may require the parent or guardian to pay a specific sum not to
exceed $1,000 for a violation by the parent or guardian of the court’s order or
the contract under subsection (1)(a) of this section.
(3)
The court may not revoke a youth offender’s probation solely because of a
failure of the youth offender’s parent or guardian to comply with an order or a
contract under subsection (1)(a) of this section. [1993 c.33 §253; 1995 c.592 §1;
1999 c.577 §12; 2001 c.485 §1; 2003 c.396 §129]
419C.573 Court may order education or counseling.
(1)(a) The court may order the parent or guardian to participate in any
educational or counseling programs as are reasonably directed toward
improvement of parenting skills and the ability of the parent to supervise the
youth offender if the court finds:
(A)
That a deficiency in parenting skills has significantly contributed to the
circumstances bringing the youth offender within the jurisdiction of the court;
and
(B)
That participation would be consistent with the best interests of the youth
offender.
(b)
The programs may include, but need not be limited to, parenting classes.
(c)
The court may order such participation with the youth offender or separately.
(2)
As an alternative to a contempt proceeding, the court may require a parent or
guardian to pay a specific sum not to exceed $1,000 for a violation by the
parent or guardian of an order under subsection (1) of this section.
(3)
The court may not revoke a youth offender’s probation solely because of a
failure of the youth offender’s parent or guardian to comply with an order
under subsection (1) of this section. [1993 c.33 §254; 1995 c.592 §2; 2003
c.396 §130]
419C.575 Court may order drug or alcohol
treatment; hearing required; appointment of counsel for parent or guardian.
If the court finds that the parent’s or guardian’s addiction to or habitual use
of alcohol or controlled substances has significantly contributed to the
circumstances bringing the youth offender within the jurisdiction of the court,
the court may conduct a special hearing to determine if the court should order
the parent or guardian to participate in treatment and pay the costs thereof.
Notice of this hearing shall be by special petition and summons to be filed by
the court and served upon the parent or guardian. The court shall appoint
counsel to represent the parent or guardian if the parent or guardian is
eligible under ORS 135.050. If, at this hearing, the court finds it is in the
best interest of the youth offender for the parent or guardian to be directly
involved in treatment, the judge may order the parent or guardian to
participate in treatment. The dispositional order shall be in writing and shall
contain appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law. The judge shall
state with particularity, both orally and in the written order of the
disposition, the precise terms of the disposition. [1993 c.33 §255; 1993 c.546 §90;
1995 c.422 §87; 2003 c.396 §131]
SUPPORT
419C.590 Authority of court to order
support; hearing; determination of amount. (1)
The court may, after a hearing on the matter, require the parents or other
person legally obligated to support a youth offender to pay toward the youth
offender’s support such amounts at such intervals as the court may direct,
while the youth offender is within the jurisdiction of the court even though
the youth offender is over 18 years of age as long as the youth offender is a
child attending school, as defined in ORS 107.108.
(2)
At least 21 days before the hearing, the court shall notify the Administrator
of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice, or the branch
office providing support services to the county where the hearing will be held,
of the hearing. Before the hearing the administrator shall inform the court, to
the extent known:
(a)
Whether there is pending in this state or any other jurisdiction any type of
support proceeding involving the youth offender, including a proceeding brought
under ORS 25.287, 107.085, 107.135, 107.431, 108.110, 109.100, 109.103,
109.165, 125.025, 416.400 to 416.465 or 419B.400 or ORS chapter 110; and
(b)
Whether there exists in this state or any other jurisdiction a support order,
as defined in ORS 110.303, involving the youth offender.
(3)
The Judicial Department and the Department of Justice may enter into an
agreement regarding how the courts give the notice required under subsection
(2) of this section to the Department of Justice and how the Department of
Justice gives the information described in subsection (2)(a) and (b) to the
courts.
(4)
The court, in determining the amount to be paid, shall use the scale and
formula provided for in ORS 25.275 and 25.280. Unless otherwise ordered, the
amounts so required to be paid shall be paid to the Department of Justice or
the county clerk, whichever is appropriate, for transmission to the person,
institution or agency having legal custody of the youth offender. [1993 c.33 §256;
1997 c.704 §§47,61; 2003 c.116 §17; 2003 c.396 §132a]
419C.592 Support order is judgment and
final. Any order for support entered pursuant
to ORS 419C.590 is a judgment and is final as to any installment or payment of
money which has accrued up to the time either party makes a motion to set
aside, alter or modify the order, and the court does not have the power to set
aside, alter or modify such order, or any portion thereof, which provides for
any payment of money, either for minor children or the support of a party,
which has accrued prior to the filing of such motion. [1993 c.33 §257; 2003
c.576 §253]
419C.595 Support for youth offender in
state financed or supported residence. Any order for
support entered pursuant to ORS 419C.590 for a youth offender in the care and
custody of the Oregon Youth Authority may be made contingent upon the youth
offender residing in a state financed or supported residence, shelter or other
facility or institution. A certificate signed by the director of the youth
authority, the Administrator of the Division of Child Support or the
administrator’s authorized representative is sufficient to establish such
periods of residence and to satisfy the order for periods of nonresidence. [1993
c.33 §259; 2003 c.396 §133]
419C.597 Assignment of support obligation
to state. When a youth offender or other offender
is in the legal or physical custody of the Oregon Youth Authority and the
offender is the beneficiary of an order of support in a judgment of dissolution
or other order and the youth authority is required to provide financial
assistance for the care and support of the offender, the youth authority shall
be assignee of and subrogated to the offender’s proportionate share of any such
support obligation including sums that have accrued whether or not the support
order or judgment provides for separate monthly amounts for the support of each
of two or more children or a single monthly gross payment for the benefit of
two or more children, up to the amount of assistance provided by the youth
authority. The assignment shall be as provided in ORS 412.024. [1993 c.33 §258;
1999 c.80 §77; 2001 c.455 §23; 2003 c.572 §19; 2003 c.576 §453]
419C.600 Enforcement.
(1) An order of support entered pursuant to ORS 419C.590, 419C.592, 419C.595
and 419C.597 may be enforced by execution or in the manner provided by law for
the enforcement of a judgment granting an equitable remedy or by an order to
withhold pursuant to ORS 25.372 to 25.427.
(2)
No property of the youth offender’s parents, or either of them, or other person
legally obligated to support the youth offender is exempt from levy and sale or
other process to enforce collection of the amounts ordered by the court to be
paid toward the support of the youth offender. [1993 c.33 §260; 1993 c.798 §31a;
2003 c.396 §134]
MODIFICATION OF ORDERS
419C.610 Authority to modify or set aside
orders. (1) Except as provided in ORS 419C.613,
419C.615 and 419C.616, the court may modify or set aside any order made by it
upon such notice and with such hearing as the court may direct.
(2)
When the court modifies or sets aside an order of jurisdiction based on a
petition alleging that a youth offender has committed an act that would
constitute a sex crime, as defined in ORS 181.594, if committed by an adult,
the court shall make written findings stating the reason for modifying or
setting aside the order. [1993 c.33 §261; 2001 c.803 §1]
419C.613 Notice of modification.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, notice and a hearing
as provided in this chapter shall be granted in any case where the effect of
modifying or setting aside the order will or may be to deprive a parent of the
legal custody of the youth offender, to place the youth offender in an
institution or agency or to transfer the youth offender from one institution or
agency to another. However, the provisions of this subsection do not apply to a
parent whose rights have been terminated by the court or whose child has been
permanently committed by order of the court unless an appeal from such order is
pending.
(2)
Notice and a hearing as provided in subsection (1) of this section are not
required where the effect of modifying or setting aside the order will be to
transfer the youth offender from one foster home to another. [1993 c.33 §262;
2003 c.396 §135]
419C.615 Grounds for setting aside order;
procedure; appeal. (1) In addition to any other
grounds upon which a person may petition a court under ORS 419C.610, a person
may petition the court on the following grounds to set aside an order finding
the person to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419C.005:
(a)
A substantial denial in the proceedings resulting in the person’s adjudication,
or in the appellate review of the adjudication, of the person’s rights under
the United States Constitution or the Oregon Constitution, or both, and the
denial rendered the adjudication void; or
(b)
Unconstitutionality of the statute making criminal, if the person were an
adult, the acts for which the person was adjudicated.
(2)
When a person petitions the court on one of the grounds listed in subsection
(1) of this section:
(a)
A copy of the petition shall be served on the district attorney, who shall
represent the state in the matter.
(b)
The court shall decide the issues raised. The court may receive proof by
affidavits, depositions and other competent evidence. Oral testimony may be
taken by telephone or other means approved by the court. The petitioner has the
burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the facts alleged in the
petition.
(c)
The court shall set aside the order finding the petitioner to be within the
jurisdiction of the court if the petitioner establishes one of the grounds set
forth in subsection (1) of this section.
(3)
Either the petitioner or the state may appeal from the court’s order granting
or denying a petition for relief under this section. The manner of taking the
appeal and the scope of review are the same as provided under ORS 419A.200.
(4)
Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the original jurisdiction of
the Supreme Court in habeas corpus as provided by the Oregon Constitution. [2001
c.803 §3]
419C.616 Effect of prior proceeding on petition
under ORS 419C.615. (1) The effect of a prior
proceeding concerning the adjudication of the person that is challenged in a
petition under ORS 419C.615 is as follows:
(a)
The failure of the petitioner to have sought appellate review of the
adjudication, or to have raised matters alleged in the petition at the prior
proceeding, does not affect the availability of relief under ORS 419C.615. No
proceeding under ORS 419C.615 may be pursued while direct appellate review of
the adjudication remains available.
(b)
When the petitioner sought and obtained direct appellate review of the
adjudication, no ground for relief may be asserted in a petition for relief
under ORS 419C.615 unless the ground was not asserted and could not reasonably
have been asserted in the direct appellate review proceeding. If the petitioner
was not represented by counsel in the direct appellate review proceeding, due
to lack of funds to retain such counsel and the failure of the court to appoint
counsel for that proceeding, any ground for relief under ORS 419C.615 that was
not specifically decided by the appellate court may be asserted in the petition
described in ORS 419C.615.
(2)
The court may grant leave, at any time prior to entry of an order granting or
denying relief, to withdraw the petition. The court may make appropriate orders
as to the amendment of the petition or any other pleading, as to the filing of
further pleadings, or as to extending the time of filing of any pleading other
than the original petition.
(3)
All grounds for relief claimed in a petition described in ORS 419C.615 must be
asserted in the original or amended petition, and any grounds not asserted are
deemed waived, unless the court on hearing a subsequent petition finds grounds
for relief asserted therein that could not reasonably have been raised in the
original or amended petition. However, any prior petition or amended petition
that was withdrawn prior to the entry of an order granting or denying relief by
leave of the court, as provided in subsection (2) of this section, has no
effect on the right of the petitioner to bring a subsequent petition. [2001
c.803 §4]
419C.617 Time limitation for certain
adults seeking relief under ORS 419C.615. If a
person seeking relief under ORS 419C.615 is over 18 years of age and is no
longer within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, the petition must be
filed within two years of the following, unless the court on hearing a
subsequent petition finds grounds for relief asserted therein that could not reasonably
have been raised in the original petition or an amended petition:
(1)
If no appeal is taken, the date the juvenile court adjudication was entered in
the register.
(2)
If an appeal is taken, the date the appeal is final in the Oregon appellate
courts. [2001 c.803 §5]
REPORTS BY AGENCY HAVING GUARDIANSHIP OR
LEGAL CUSTODY
419C.620 Circumstances requiring report.
When required by the court, the Oregon Youth Authority or a private agency
having guardianship or legal custody of a youth offender pursuant to court
order shall file reports on the youth offender with the juvenile court that
entered the original order concerning the youth offender. [1993 c.33 §263; 1999
c.92 §2; 2005 c.159 §5]
419C.623 Frequency and content of report.
(1) The Oregon Youth Authority or private agency shall file the reports
required by ORS 419C.620 at times required by the court, required by the youth
offender’s reformation plan or case plan and as determined necessary by the
youth authority or agency. The youth authority or agency shall file reports
more frequently if the court so orders. The reports shall include, but need not
be limited to:
(a)
A description of the offenses that necessitated the placement of the youth
offender with the youth authority or agency;
(b)
A description of the youth offender’s risk to reoffend and an analysis of the
need for services and assistance; and
(c)
A proposed reformation plan or case plan, or proposed continuation or
modification of an existing reformation plan or case plan, including, where
applicable, a description of services to be provided in furtherance of the
youth offender’s reformation and safe return to the community.
(2)
Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, reports
following the first report that is required by subsection (1) of this section
need not contain information contained in prior reports.
(3)
Notwithstanding the requirements under ORS 419C.620 that reports be filed with
the court, any report after the first report that is required by subsection (1)
of this section on a youth offender whose case is being regularly reviewed by a
local citizen review board shall be filed with that local citizen review board
rather than with the court. [1993 c.33 §264; 1999 c.92 §3; 2005 c.159 §6]
419C.626 Review hearing by court;
findings; appeal. (1) Upon receiving a report
required by ORS 419C.620:
(a)
The court may hold a hearing to review the youth offender’s condition and
circumstances and to determine if the court should continue jurisdiction over the
youth offender or order modifications in the custody, placement and supervision
of the youth offender.
(b)
And if requested by the youth offender, the attorney for the youth offender, if
any, the parents of the youth offender if parental rights have not been
terminated, a court appointed special advocate, a local citizen review board,
the Oregon Youth Authority, a district attorney or a private agency having
guardianship or legal custody of the youth offender, the court shall hold a
hearing within 30 days of receipt of the request.
(2)
The court, on its own motion, may hold a review hearing at any time. Unless
good cause otherwise is shown, the court shall hold a review hearing at any
time upon the request of the youth offender, the attorney for the youth
offender, if any, the parents of the youth offender if parental rights have not
been terminated, a court appointed special advocate, a local citizen review
board, the youth authority, a district attorney or a private agency having
guardianship or legal custody of the youth offender.
(3)
A hearing under subsection (1) or (2) of this section shall be conducted in the
manner provided in ORS 419C.400 (1), 419C.405 and 419C.408, except that the
court may receive testimony and reports as provided in ORS 419C.400 (4). At the
conclusion of the hearing, the court shall enter findings of fact if the
decision is to continue the youth offender in an out-of-home placement in the
legal custody of the youth authority or a private agency. The findings shall
specifically state:
(a)
Why continued out-of-home placement is necessary as opposed to returning the
youth offender to the youth offender’s home or promptly securing another
placement;
(b)
The expected timetable for return home; and
(c)
Whether the youth offender’s reformation plan or case plan should be modified.
(4)
The court may direct the local citizen review board to review the status of the
youth offender prior to the court’s next review under ORS 419A.106, 419A.108,
419A.110, 419A.112, 419A.116 and 419A.118.
(5)
Any final decision of the court made pursuant to a hearing under subsection (1)
or (2) of this section is appealable under ORS 419A.200. [1993 c.33 §265; 1999
c.92 §4; 2001 c.480 §10; 2001 c.910 §6; 2005 c.159 §7; 2005 c.843 §26]
419C.629 Distribution of report by court.
Except when a youth offender has been surrendered for adoption or the parents’
rights have been terminated, the court shall send a copy of a report required
by ORS 419C.620 to the parents of the youth offender and shall notify the parents
either that a hearing will be held or that the parents may request a hearing at
which time they may ask for modifications in the custody, placement and
supervision of the youth offender. If the court finds that informing the
parents of the identity and location of the foster parents of the youth
offender or providing other information in the youth offender’s reformation
plan or case plan is not in the best interest of the youth offender, the court
may order the information deleted from the report before sending the report to
the parents. [1993 c.33 §266; 1999 c.92 §6; 2005 c.159 §8]
419C.640 [1993
c.33 §267; repealed by 1999 c.92 §7]
DISPOSITIONAL REVIEW HEARINGS
419C.650 [1993
c.33 §268; 2003 c.396 §136; repealed by 2005 c.159 §10]
419C.653 Notice; appearance.
(1) The court may order that the youth offender or any other person be present
during a hearing under ORS 419C.626.
(2)
The court shall notify the parties listed in ORS 419C.626 and any other
interested parties of the hearing. The notice shall state the time and place of
the hearing. Upon request of the court, the Oregon Youth Authority or other
legal custodian of the youth offender shall provide the court with information
concerning the whereabouts and identity of such parties. If the victim requests
notice, the district attorney or juvenile department shall notify the victim of
the time and place of the hearing. [1993 c.33 §269; 2003 c.396 §137; 2005 c.159
§9; 2007 c.609 §24]
419C.656 [1993
c.33 §270; 2001 c.480 §11; 2001 c.910 §7; 2003 c.396 §138; repealed by 2005
c.159 §10]
CURFEW
419C.680 Curfew; parental responsibility;
authority of political subdivisions; custody authorized.
(1) No minor shall be in or upon any street, highway, park, alley or other
public place between the hours of 12 midnight and 4 a.m. of the following
morning, unless:
(a)
Such minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian or other person 18 years of age
or over and authorized by the parent or by law to have care and custody of the
minor;
(b)
Such minor is then engaged in a lawful pursuit or activity which requires the
presence of the minor in such public places during the hours specified in this
section; or
(c)
The minor is emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558.
(2)
No parent, guardian or person having the care and custody of a minor under the
age of 18 years shall allow such minor to be in or upon any street, highway,
park, alley or other public place between the hours specified in subsection (1)
of this section, except as otherwise provided in that subsection.
(3)
Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not affect the authority of any
political subdivision to make regulations concerning the conduct of minors in
public places by ordinance or other local law, provided, that the local
ordinance or law restricts curfew hours at least to the extent required by
subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
(4)
The county court or board of county commissioners of any county may provide by
ordinance for a curfew restriction on minors applicable to areas not within a
city, which has the same terms provided in subsection (1) of this section
except that the period of curfew may include hours in addition to those
specified in subsection (1) of this section. The ordinance may provide
different periods of curfew for different age groups.
(5)
Any minor who violates subsection (1) of this section or an ordinance
established under subsection (4) of this section may be taken into custody as
provided in ORS 419C.080, 419C.085 and 419C.088 and may be subjected to further
proceedings as provided in this chapter. [1993 c.33 §271; 1993 c.546 §140; 1995
c.593 §2; 1997 c.727 §9]
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