Oregon Statutes - Chapter 419B - Juvenile Code: Dependency - Section 419B.328 - Ward of the court; duration of wardship.

(1) The court shall make a child found to be within the jurisdiction of the court as provided in ORS 419B.100 a ward of the court.

(2) The court’s wardship continues, and the ward is subject to the court’s jurisdiction, until one of the following occurs:

(a) The court dismisses the petition concerning the ward;

(b) The court transfers jurisdiction over the ward as provided in ORS 419B.127, 419B.130 and 419B.132;

(c) The court enters an order terminating the wardship;

(d) A judgment of adoption of the ward is entered by a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(e) The ward becomes 21 years of age. [1993 c.33 §105; 1995 c.422 §70; 2003 c.396 §54; 2003 c.576 §447]

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