Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 413 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS
Division 120 - ADOPTION
Section 413-120-0155 - Conditions for Not Filing a Petition for Adoption

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 413-120-0155

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Pursuant to ORS 419B.529 and notwithstanding ORS 109.309, a prospective adoptive parent is not required to file a petition for adoption if all of the following conditions are in place:

(1) A juvenile court that is a circuit court has entered an order of permanent commitment of the child to DHS pursuant to ORS 419B.527, or the parent has signed and Department of Human Services Office of Safety and Permanency for Children has accepted a release and surrender to the Department and a certificate of irrevocability and waiver as provided in ORS 418.270 regarding the child.

(2) DHS has completed a home study that finds the prospective adoptive parent(s) suitable to adopt the child and consents to the adoption; and

(3) The adoptive parent(s) elect to legalize the adoption through the juvenile court.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 418.005

Stats. Implemented: ORS 419B.529

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