Go to Other Versions of The
Oregon Rev. Stat.
2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 430 - Mental and Behavioral Health Treatment; Developmental Disabilities
Section 430.738 - Privileges not applicable to abuse proceedings.
Universal Citation:
OR Rev Stat § 430.738 (2025)
Learn more
This media-neutral citation is based
on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not
necessarily the official citation.
(1) In the case of abuse of an adult, the privileges created in ORS 40.230 to 40.255, including the psychotherapist-patient privilege, the physician-patient privilege, the privileges extended to nurses, to staff members of schools and to regulated social workers and the spousal privilege, shall not be a ground for excluding evidence regarding an adult’s abuse, or the cause thereof, in any judicial proceeding resulting from a report made pursuant to ORS 430.735 to 430.765.
(2) In any judicial proceedings resulting from a report made pursuant to ORS 430.735 to 430.765, either spouse shall be a competent and compellable witness against the other.
(3) As used in this section, "abuse" and "adult" have the meanings given those terms in ORS 430.735. [2021 c.323 §2]
Note: 430.738 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 430 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Oregon may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
