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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 426.223: Retaking persons in custody of or committed to Oregon Health Authority; assistance of peace officers and others.

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  1. 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services
  2. 35. Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities; Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  3. Chapter 426 — Persons With Mental Illness; Dangerous Persons; Commitment; Housing

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 and to be in need of treatment who is in custody under ORS 426.070, 426.077, 426.095 or 426.228 to 426.235 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.

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