Oregon Statutes

§ 426.217 — Change of status of committed patient to voluntary patient; effect of change

Oregon § 426.217

JurisdictionOregon

Vol.11

Title 35Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities; Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Ch.426

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 426.217 (2026).

Text

At any time after commitment by the court, the person, with the approval of the Oregon Health Authority or its designee, may change the status of the person to that of a voluntary patient. Notwithstanding ORS 426.220, any person who alters status to that of a voluntary patient under this section shall be released from the treating facility within 72 hours of the request of the person for release.

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Related

Oregon § 426.220

Legislative History

1973 c.838 §14; 1975 c.690 §15; 2009 c.595 §398

Nearby Sections

15

§ 426.005

Definitions for ORS 426.005 to 426.390

§ 426.010

State hospitals for persons with mental illness; minimum age for treatment

§ 426.020

Superintendent; chief medical officer

§ 426.030

§ 426.035

Classifying facilities

§ 426.060

Commitment to Oregon Health Authority; powers of authority; placement; transfer

§ 426.070

Initiation; notification required; recommendation to court; citation; warrant of detention

§ 426.072

Care while in custody; responsibilities of licensed independent practitioner; rules

§ 426.074

Investigation; procedure; content; report; declaration for mental health treatment

§ 426.075

Notice and records of treatment prior to hearing; procedures

§ 426.077

Diversion from commitment; offer; treatment plan; consent; duration; prohibited treatment; transfer between facilities; discharge; dismissal or recommencement of proceedings; rules

§ 426.080

Execution and return of citation or warrant of detention

§ 426.090

Citation; service

§ 426.095

Commitment hearing; postponement; right to cross-examine; admissibility of investigation report

§ 426.100

Advice of court; appointment of legal counsel; costs; representation of state’s interest

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