Oregon Revised Statutes Human Services; Juvenile Code; Corrections § 417.262

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Convention” means the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, concluded May 29, 1993, and entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008.

(b) “Convention adoption” means the adoption of a child resident in a Convention country by a United States citizen, or the adoption of a child resident in the United States by an individual residing in a Convention country when, in connection with the adoption, the child has moved or will move between the United States and the Convention country.

(c) “Convention country” means a country that is a party to the Convention and with which the Convention is in force for the United States.

(d) “Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000” means the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. 14901 et seq.

(2) To the extent consistent with the Convention and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, the Department of Human Services shall establish rules, policies and procedures to implement the Convention, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 and any applicable federal laws or regulations governing Convention adoptions with respect to any child who is the subject of a Convention adoption, if the child is in the department's custody pursuant to a court order under ORS 418.015 or ORS chapter 419B or 419C or other law of this state.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code

Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Human Services; Juvenile Code; Corrections § 417.262 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-34-human-services-juvenile-code-corrections/or-rev-st-sect-417-262/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Did FindLaw Help You Understand This Legal Issue?

Make It a Preferred Google Search Source

Add to Google

Latest Blog Posts

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)