Oregon Statutes 419C.440 – When court has duties and authority of guardian
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Unless guardianship is granted as provided in ORS § 419C.555, the court as an incident of its jurisdiction over the adjudicated youth has the duties and authority of the guardian as provided in ORS § 419C.558. [1993 c.33 § 227; 2003 c.396 § 106; 2021 c.489 § 68]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 419C.440
- 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.