ORS § 426.223

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective March 27, 2024
Section 426.223 - Retaking persons in custody of or committed to Oregon Health Authority; assistance of peace officers and others

In retaking custody of a person with mental illness who has been committed to the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 426.130 and who has, without lawful authority, left the custody of the facility to which the person has been assigned under ORS 426.060, or in the case of a person alleged to have a mental illness who is in custody under ORS 426.070, 426.095, 426.228 to 426.235 or 426.237 at a hospital or nonhospital facility and who has, without lawful authority, left the hospital or nonhospital facility, the facility director or designee has all the powers provided by ORS 133.225 and 161.255 and may require the assistance of any peace officer or other authorized individual.

ORS 426.223

Amended by 2013 Ch. 360,§ 37, eff. 1/1/2014.
1975 c.690 §25; 1993 c.484 §20; 2009 c. 595, § 400