OAR 859-550-0095
Examination of Youth
(1)
The Board may, on its own motion, appoint a psychiatrist or psychologist to conduct a forensic mental health assessment and to submit a report to the Board, including an opinion as to the mental condition of the youth, whether the youth presents a substantial danger to others and whether the youth could be adequately controlled on conditional release with treatment and supervision. The Board may order the youth placed in temporary custody of any state secure facility or suitable facility for purposes of this examination.(2)
The attorney representing the state may choose, at the state’s expense, a psychiatrist or psychologist to conduct a forensic mental health assessment. If that report is offered into evidence, the report shall include a written opinion as to the mental condition of the youth, whether the youth presents a substantial danger to others and whether the youth could be adequately controlled on conditional release with treatment and supervision. The attorney for the state shall file a written notice of intent to conduct such an examination.(3)
The attorney for the youth may file a written request for the Board to appoint a psychiatrist or psychologist to conduct a forensic mental health assessment. The Board shall approve or deny the request, taking into consideration the budget of the Board available for such examinations and the reasons for the request.
Source:
Rule 859-550-0095 — Examination of Youth, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=859-550-0095.