Oregon Statutes - Chapter 427 - Persons With Mental Retardation; Persons With Developmental Disabilities - Section 427.215 - Definitions for ORS 427.061 and 427.235 to 427.290.

As used in ORS 427.061 and 427.235 to 427.290, unless the context requires otherwise, “mentally retarded person” applies only to a person who, because of mental retardation, is or is alleged to be either:

(1) Dangerous to self or others; or

(2) Unable to provide for basic personal needs and not receiving care as is necessary for the health, safety or habilitation of the person. [1979 c.683 §16; 2001 c.104 §153]

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