Oregon Statutes 419B.117 – Notice to parents or guardian of child; when given; contents
(1) At the first appearance by the parents or guardian of a child before the court, the court shall inform the parents or guardian verbally and provide a standard notice describing:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 419B.117
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
(a) The obligation of the parents or guardian to pay for compensation and reasonable expenses for counsel for the child, support of the child while the child is in the custody of a state-financed or state-supported residence and any other obligations to pay money that may arise as a result of the child being within the jurisdiction of the court;
(b) The assignment of support rights under ORS § 419B.406;
(c) The right of the parents or guardian to appeal a decision on jurisdiction or disposition made by the court; and
(d) The time for filing an appeal of a decision by the court.
(2) The court shall prepare and provide the standard notice required under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The court shall place a notation in the record of the case of the date that the parents or guardian were provided information under this section. [1997 c.748 § 2]