OAR 411-026-0060
Request and Authorization for Payment
(1)
The local office shall submit to the central office a request for payment for a protective proceeding. Payment may be for attorney fees for the preparation of a petition to the court and the protective proceeding including paid court fees and court visitor fees. The request shall use forms and procedures established by central office.(2)
The local office shall vigorously pursue any means for private, pro-bono, or another agency payment of the protective proceeding before requesting payment from the Division.(3)
The Division shall not authorize payment for guardianship proceedings solely for the provision of medical care or hospitalization.(4)
The local office shall make reasonable efforts to identify and provide the petitioning attorney with any information about existing fiduciaries including but not limited to an agent for power of attorney, health care representative (advanced directives), guardian, conservator, trustee, or representative payee.(5)
The local office shall make reasonable efforts to identify and provide the petitioning attorney with the names and addresses of interested parties that are required to receive notice under Oregon law.(6)
When payment for a requested guardianship or conservatorship is recommended, the central office shall authorize payment by nominating an attorney who has a contract with the Department for protective proceedings and probate matters. The local office shall then contact the attorney and provide the information necessary to petition the court. To be paid through his or her contract with the Department, the attorney must submit a detailed invoice to central office for attorney fees, court fees, and court visitor fees. Payment shall be limited to the amount set forth in the contract.
Source:
Rule 411-026-0060 — Request and Authorization for Payment, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=411-026-0060.