ORS 109.747: Jurisdiction to modify determination.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
Except as otherwise provided in ORS 109.751, a court of this state may not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under ORS 109.741 (1)(a) or (b) and: (1) The court of the other state determines that it no longer has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under ORS 109.744 or that a court of this state would be a more convenient forum under ORS 109.761; or (2) A court of this state or a court of the other state determines that the child, the child’s parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state. [1999 c.649 §15]
Official history and status
History: Note: See note under 109.701.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 413-140-0030: Required Documentation — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 109.751 — resolved
- ORS 109.741 — resolved
- ORS 109.744 — resolved
- ORS 109.761 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.html