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Or. Rev. Stat. § 109.390 (2026)

Authority of Department of Human Services or child-caring agency in adoption proceedings

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      109.390 Authority of Department of Human Services or child-caring agency in adoption proceedings. When the Department of Human Services or an approved child-caring agency has the right to consent to the adoption of a child, the department or agency may:

      (1) If it deems the action necessary or proper, become a party to any proceeding for the adoption of the child.

      (2) Appear in court where a proceeding for the adoption of the child is pending.

      (3) Give or withhold consent in loco parentis to the adoption of the child only in accordance with ORS 109.325. [1957 c.710 §14; 1971 c.401 §6; 2005 c.22 §90]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1979–1979 · leading case: Graham v. Child.'s Servs. Div., 591 P.2d 375 (Or. Ct. App. 1979).
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Graham v. Child.'s Servs. Div., 591 P.2d 375 (Or. Ct. App. 1979). “1 "(1) The Children’s Services Division * * *, acting in loco parentis, may consent to the adoption of a child who has been: "* * * * "(b) Permanently committed to it by order of a court of competent jurisdiction * * * .”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 109.390(3): 1 case
Graham v. Child.'s Servs. Div., 591 P.2d 375 (Or. Ct. App. 1979). “1 "(1) The Children’s Services Division * * *, acting in loco parentis, may consent to the adoption of a child who has been: "* * * * "(b) Permanently committed to it by order of a court of competent jurisdiction * * * .”
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