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2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 10 - Highways, Military, Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 426 - Persons With Mental Illness; Sexually Dangerous Persons
Section 426.217 - Change of status of committed patient to voluntary patient; effect of change.
OR Rev Stat § 426.217 (2013) What's This?
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. [1973 c.838 §14; 1975 c.690 §15; 2009 c.595 §398]
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