§ 443.380 Definitions for ORS 443.380 to 443.394
§ 443.382 Residential Facilities Ombudsman; duties
§ 443.384 Agencies to provide information and support
§ 443.386 Designees of ombudsman; training; contract
§ 443.388 Authority of ombudsman and designees; confidentiality agreements
§ 443.390 Complaints
§ 443.392 Notice of complaint procedures; posting requirement
§ 443.394 Procedures to maintain confidentiality
§ 443.396 Gifts, grants and donations

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 443 > Residential Facilities Ombudsman

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.