Oregon Statutes - Chapter 124 - Abuse Prevention and Reporting; Civil Action for Abuse - Section 124.070 - Duty to investigate; notice to department; evaluation.

(1) Upon receipt of the report required under ORS 124.060, the Department of Human Services or the law enforcement agency shall cause an investigation to be commenced promptly to determine the nature and cause of the abuse.

(2) If the department or law enforcement agency conducting the investigation finds reasonable cause to believe that abuse has occurred, the department or law enforcement agency shall notify in writing the appropriate law enforcement agency or the local office of the department, respectively. The investigation shall include a visit to the named elderly person and consultation with those individuals having knowledge of the facts of the particular case. Upon completion of the evaluation of each case, written findings shall be prepared which shall include recommended action and a determination of whether protective services are needed. [Formerly 410.650]

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