Or. Admin. Code § 309-090-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 309-090-0000 - Purpose and Scope

These rules establish minimum standards for the certification of psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, and regulated social workers, who are Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), related to performing forensic examinations and evaluations as described in ORS 161.309-161.315, 161.365-370, 419C.378-419C.380, 419C.411, and 419C.524-529. The rules are intended to ensure that forensic evaluations meet consistent quality standards and are conducted by qualified and trained evaluators. The Oregon Health Authority shall provide training, certify qualified applicants and maintain a list of certified forensic evaluators for statewide use.

MHS 12-2011(Temp), f. 12-21-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 thru 6-27-12; MHS 13-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-12; MHS 14-2014, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-14; MHS 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5/3/2016; BHS 18-2019, temporary amend filed 08/28/2019, effective 8/30/2019 through 2/24/2020; BHS 2-2020, amend filed 01/13/2020, effective 1/14/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 161.392 & 419C.382

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 161.295-325, 161.392, 419C.378-386, 161.360-370, 419C.411 & 419C.520-529