Oregon Statutes > Chapter 125 > Offices of County Public Guardian and Conservator
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- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conservator: means a person appointed as a conservator under the provisions of this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 125.005
- County court: includes board of county commissioners. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- 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.
- Guardian: means a person appointed as a guardian under the provisions of this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 125.005
- Incapacitated: means a condition in which a person's ability to receive and evaluate information effectively or to communicate decisions is impaired to such an extent that the person presently lacks the capacity to meet the essential requirements for the person's physical health or safety. See Oregon Statutes 125.005
- 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.
- Probate: Proving a will
- Protected person: means a person for whom a protective order has been entered. See Oregon Statutes 125.005
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Vulnerable youth: means a person who:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age but has not attained 21 years of age;
(b) Is eligible for classification under 8 U. See Oregon Statutes 125.005