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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) Except as provided in this section, a protective proceeding must be commenced in the county where the respondent resides or is present.
(2) If the respondent resides in an institution by reason of an order of a court, the proceeding may be commenced in the county where that court sits.
(3) If the respondent does not reside in this state and is not present in this state, a conservatorship proceeding may be commenced in any county where property of the respondent is located.
(4) The court may transfer a protective proceeding at any time to another court if the transfer is in the best interests of the respondent or protected person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Protective Proceedings; Powers of Attorney; Trusts § 125.020 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-13-protective-proceedings-powers-of-attorney-trusts/or-rev-st-sect-125-020/
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