§ 426.180 Emergency commitment of individuals in Indian country
§ 426.200 Duties following emergency admission
§ 426.210 Limit of detention after commitment in emergency proceedings
§ 426.217 Change of status of committed patient to voluntary patient; effect of change
§ 426.220 Voluntary admission; leave of absence; notice to parent or guardian
§ 426.223 Retaking persons in custody of or committed to Oregon Health Authority; assistance of peace officers and others
§ 426.225 Voluntary admission to state hospital of committed person; examination by licensed independent practitioner

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 426 > Persons With Mental Illness > Emergency and Voluntary Admissions

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • District: means an airport district established under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 838.005
  • District board: means the governing body of the district. See Oregon Statutes 838.005
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • 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.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.