§ 419C.570 Parent or guardian summoned subject to jurisdiction of court; probation contract
§ 419C.573 Court may order education or counseling
§ 419C.575 Court may order drug or alcohol treatment; hearing required; appointment of counsel for parent or guardian
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 419C > Authority of Court Over Parent or Guardian

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.