2017 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 10 - Highways, Military, Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 419B - Juvenile Code: Dependency
Section 419B.812 - Issuance of summons; time for hearing on petition.
(1) As used in this section and ORS 419B.815, 419B.819 and 419B.824, a "true copy" of a summons or petition means an exact and complete copy of the original summons or petition with a certificate upon the copy signed by an attorney of record or a party that indicates that the copy is exact and complete.
(2) A summons under ORS 419B.815 or 419B.819 must be titled "In the matter of_____, a child" and must contain the name of the person to be served and the address at which the summons and petition may be served.
(3) The summons must be issued no later than 30 days after the filing of a petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100, a petition to establish a permanent guardianship under ORS 419B.365 or a petition seeking termination of parental rights under ORS 419B.500, 419B.502, 419B.504, 419B.506 or 419B.508.
(4) The petitioner, the petitioner’s attorney, the juvenile department, the district attorney, the Attorney General or the Department of Human Services may issue a summons.
(5) The summons must be signed by the:
(a) Petitioner;
(b) Petitioner’s attorney;
(c) Juvenile department;
(d) District attorney;
(e) Attorney General; or
(f) Department of Human Services.
(6) The summons must be served with a true copy of the petition.
(7) The summons and petition may be served by any competent person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of the state where service is made or of this state.
(8) The summons and petition may be transmitted by telegraph, facsimile or electronic mail as provided in ORS 419B.848 (3).
(9) The court shall fix the date and time for the hearing on a petition at a reasonable time after service or, if service is by publication, final publication of the summons. The time may not be less than 24 hours after service or, if service is by publication, final publication in a proceeding to establish jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 and may not be less than 10 days after service or, if service is by publication, final publication in a proceeding to establish permanent guardianship or terminate parental rights. [2001 c.622 §5; 2003 c.205 §1; 2017 c.737 §10]
