Oregon Statutes - Chapter 109 - Parent and Child Rights and Relationships - Section 109.390 - Authority of Department of Human Services or child-caring agency in adoption proceedings.

When the Department of Human Services or an approved child-caring agency has the right to consent to the adoption of a child, the department or agency may:

(1) If it deems the action necessary or proper, become a party to any proceeding for the adoption of the child.

(2) Appear in court where a proceeding for the adoption of the child is pending.

(3) Give or withhold consent in loco parentis to the adoption of the child only in accordance with ORS 109.316. [1957 c.710 §14; 1971 c.401 §6; 2005 c.22 §90]

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