OAR 309-033-0200: Statement of Purpose and Statutory Authority

Edition: Current OARD snapshotEffective: 2023-04-07Last verified: 2026-09-07

(1) Purpose. These rules prescribe general standards and procedures relating to the involuntary civil commitment of persons with mental illness as defined in ORS 426.005. (2) Statutory authority. These rules are authorized by ORS 426.005 through 426.395 and carry out the provisions of 426.005 through 426.395. These rules replace OAR 309-033-0100 through 309-033-0170, which were in effect from September 2, 1992 through August 31, 1994.

Official history and status

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042 & ORS 426.005 - 426.395

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 426.005 - 426.395

History: BHS 9-2023, amend filed 04/04/2023, effective 04/07/2023 MHD 6-1998, f. 6-26-98, cert. ef. 7-1-98, Renumbered from 309-200-0000

This rule cites

  • ORS 426.005 — resolved
  • 426.395 — resolved
  • OAR 309-033-0100 — target_record_not_published
  • 309-033-0170 — target_record_not_published

Cited by

Official source: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/