Oregon Statutes - Chapter 426 - Persons With Mental Illness; Sexually Dangerous Persons - Section 426.223 - Retaking persons in custody of or committed to department; assistance of peace officers and others.

In retaking custody of a mentally ill person who has been committed to the Department of Human Services under ORS 426.130 and who has, without lawful authority, left the custody of the facility to which the person has been assigned under ORS 426.060, or in the case of an allegedly mentally ill person who is in custody under ORS 426.070, 426.095, 426.228 to 426.235 or 426.237 at a hospital or nonhospital facility and who has, without lawful authority, left the hospital or nonhospital facility, the facility director or designee has all the powers provided by ORS 133.225 and 161.255 and may require the assistance of any peace officer or other person. [1975 c.690 §25; 1993 c.484 §20]

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