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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Any party to a proceeding initiated by a petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005 may file written objection to an evaluation report filed under ORS 419C.386 within 14 days after the report is received by the party. The objection must state whether the party seeks another evaluation. If a party files an objection, the court shall hold a hearing within 21 days after the objection is filed with the court.
(2) If a written objection is not filed under this section, and the court does not adopt the evaluator's opinion regarding the youth's fitness to proceed, the court shall hold a hearing within 21 days after the report is filed with the court. The court may postpone the hearing for good cause shown.
(3) The court shall decide whether a youth is unfit to proceed by a preponderance of the competent evidence introduced at a hearing under this section. The order must set forth findings on the youth's fitness to proceed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Human Services; Juvenile Code; Corrections § 419C.388 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-34-human-services-juvenile-code-corrections/or-rev-st-sect-419c-388/
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