Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 309 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH SYSTEMS DIVISION: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Division 90 - FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATORS AND EVALUATIONS
Section 309-090-0000 - Purpose and Scope
These rules establish minimum standards for the certification of psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, and regulated social workers, who are Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), related to performing forensic examinations and evaluations as described in ORS 161.309-161.315, 161.365-370, 419C.378-419C.380, 419C.411, and 419C.524-529. The rules are intended to ensure that forensic evaluations meet consistent quality standards and are conducted by qualified and trained evaluators. The Oregon Health Authority shall provide training, certify qualified applicants and maintain a list of certified forensic evaluators for statewide use.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 161.392 & 419C.382
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 161.295-325, 161.392, 419C.378-386, 161.360-370, 419C.411 & 419C.520-529