OAR 413-115-0050
Notification to the Tribe of Placement or Change in Placement

(1)

When the Department knows or has reason to know the child is an Indian child, the Department must ensure that notification is provided to the child’s tribe or tribes as soon as possible and within 24 hours of knowing when any of the following actions may occur:

(a)

An emergency removal;

(b)

An involuntary placement. Notification of an involuntary placement under this rule is separate from notice required under OAR 413-115-0120 (Notice Required Prior to a Child Custody Proceeding or Court Hearing);

(c)

A change in placement; or

(d)

A voluntary placement agreement has been requested by the parent or Indian custodian.

(2)

Notification of any action in section (1) must include the following information, if known:

(a)

The name, birthdate and birthplace of the child.

(b)

The name of the child’s parents.

(c)

Which action under section (1) of this rule is occurring.

(3)

Notification pursuant to this rule may be provided in person, telephonically or electronically, and must be documented in the Department’s information system.

Source: Rule 413-115-0050 — Notification to the Tribe of Placement or Change in Placement, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=413-115-0050 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

Rule 413-115-0050's source at or​.us