2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 427 - Persons With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
Section 427.265 - Court to advise person of nature of proceeding and rights; appointment of legal counsel.

(2) If no request for legal counsel is made, the court shall appoint suitable legal counsel.
(3) If the person is unable to afford legal counsel, the court, if the matter is before a county or justice court, or the public defense services executive director, if the matter is before the circuit court, shall determine and allow, as provided in ORS 135.055, the reasonable expenses of the person and compensation for legal counsel. The expenses and compensation so allowed by a county court shall be paid by the county of residence of the person. The expenses and compensation determined by the public defense services executive director shall be paid by the public defense services executive director from funds available for the purpose. In all cases legal counsel shall be present at the hearing and may examine all witnesses offering testimony, and otherwise represent the person.
(4) The court may, for good cause, postpone the hearing for not more than 72 hours to allow preparation for the hearing and order the continuation of detention authorized under ORS 427.255 during a postponement, if requested by the person, the legal counsel, parent or guardian of the person, an examiner or on the court’s own motion. [1979 c.683 §20; 1979 c.867 §13; 1981 s.s. c.3 §135; 2001 c.962 §71; 2011 c.658 §16]

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