Any caregiver who has reason to believe that any child has suffered or is currently suffering from abuse (physical injury, mental injury, neglect that leads to physical harm, sexual abuse and/or exploitation, or threat of harm) must report the information to the Department of Human Services Child Welfare (DHS) or to a law enforcement agency. By statute, this requirement applies 24 hours per day.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 326.425 & ORS 329A.020

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 329A.505, ORS 329A.010 & ORS 329A.500

History

DELC 82-2023, minor correction filed 11/22/2023, effective 11/22/2023
ELD 3-2020, amend filed 01/30/2020, effective 01/30/2020
ELD 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-16