Oregon Statutes 430.212 – Reconnection of family members to individual with developmental disability; rules
(1) The Department of Human Services shall establish a process by rule that implements the reconnection of family members with an individual with a developmental disability as defined in ORS § 427.005.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 430.212
- 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.
(2) The rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section shall include a process that provides guidance for the release of information about the individual to family members when:
(a) The individual is incapable of providing consent for the release of information;
(b) The individual does not have a guardian or any representative designated by the individual who is authorized to release information; and
(c) The release of information is in the best interests of the individual as determined by the department. [2005 c.550 § 2; 2011 c.658 § 39]
430.212 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 430 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.