Oregon Health Authority
Health Systems Division: Behavioral Health Services - Chapter 309
Division 90
FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATORS AND EVALUATIONS
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.
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
History:
BHS 2-2020, amend filed 01/13/2020, effective 01/14/2020
BHS 18-2019, temporary amend filed 08/28/2019, effective 08/30/2019 through 02/24/2020
MHS 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-3-16
MHS 14-2014, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-14
MHS 13-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-12
MHS 12-2011(Temp), f. 12-21-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 thru 6-27-12