ORS 419A.016: Powers of director or counselor.

Any director or counselor has the power of a peace officer as to any child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth committed to the care of the director or counselor. Any director or counselor may, in the discretion of the director or counselor and at any time, bring a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth committed to the custody and care by the juvenile court before the court for any further action the court considers advisable.