Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 419B.028 (2026)

Photographing child during investigation; photographs as records

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      419B.028 Photographing child during investigation; photographs as records. (1) In carrying out its duties under ORS 419B.020, any law enforcement agency or the Department of Human Services may photograph or cause to have photographed any child subject of the investigation for purposes of preserving evidence of the child’s condition at the time of the investigation. Photographs of the anal or genital region may be taken only by medical personnel.

      (2) When a child is photographed pursuant to ORS 419B.023, the person taking the photographs or causing to have the photographs taken shall, within 48 hours or by the end of the next regular business day, whichever occurs later:

      (a) Provide hard copies or prints of the photographs and, if available, copies of the photographs in an electronic format to the designated medical professional described in ORS 418.747 (9); and

      (b) Place hard copies or prints of the photographs and, if available, copies of the photographs in an electronic format in any relevant files pertaining to the child maintained by the law enforcement agency or the department.

      (3) For purposes of ORS 419B.035, photographs taken under authority of this section shall be considered records. [1993 c.546 §18; 2007 c.674 §5]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2018–2022 · leading case: E. J. T. v. Jefferson Cnty., 518 P.3d 568 (Or. 2022).
E. J. T. v. Jefferson Cnty., 518 P.3d 568 (Or. 2022). “In discussing legislative intent with respect to the relevant duties, we limit our inquiry to the enactment of the duties that statutes impose on law enforcement agencies and personnel. 228 E. J. T. v. Jefferson County shall * * * [e]nsure that a designated medical professional”…”
Pamplin Media Grp. v. City of Salem, 429 P.3d 1019 (Or. Ct. App. 2018). “" *1027 ORS 419B.028(1). Such evidence could provide support for a petition for dependency jurisdiction in the juvenile court and could be relevant in a criminal prosecution.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 419B.028(1) — 1 case
Pamplin Media Grp. v. City of Salem, 429 P.3d 1019 (Or. Ct. App. 2018). “" *1027 ORS 419B.028(1). Such evidence could provide support for a petition for dependency jurisdiction in the juvenile court and could be relevant in a criminal prosecution.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 419B.028(2)(a) — 1 case
E. J. T. v. Jefferson Cnty., 518 P.3d 568 (Or. 2022). “In discussing legislative intent with respect to the relevant duties, we limit our inquiry to the enactment of the duties that statutes impose on law enforcement agencies and personnel. 228 E. J. T. v. Jefferson County shall * * * [e]nsure that a designated medical professional”…”
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