Oregon Statutes - Chapter 419C - Juvenile Code: Delinquency - Section 419C.058 - Transfer of jurisdiction to tribal court.

(1) The presiding judge of the twenty-second judicial district, with the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs regarding the adjudication and disposition of youths and youth offenders.

(2) A memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection (1) of this section may allow the juvenile court of the judicial district:

(a) To waive its jurisdiction over a youth and transfer the case, notwithstanding ORS 419C.005, to the jurisdiction of the tribal court of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for adjudication; or

(b) After finding the youth to be within its jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005, to transfer the case to the tribal court of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for disposition.

(3) A memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection (1) of this section applies only to youths or youth offenders who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe and who reside on the Warm Springs Reservation.

(4) A memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection (1) of this section may contain, but is not limited to, provisions relating to:

(a) The duration of the memorandum of understanding;

(b) The cases that are subject to transfer;

(c) Who may request a transfer;

(d) The custody of a youth or youth offender after transfer; and

(e) The sharing of information about a case after it has been transferred. [2003 c.415 §2]

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