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Bill would define ‘immediate danger’ for child-protective temporary orders, sponsors say
Summary
Representative Kim Wallen and the Oregon Law Center told the Senate Judiciary Committee April 24 that House Bill 2,613 A would give courts clearer criteria for issuing temporary protective orders for children by adopting standards similar to the Family Abuse Prevention Act.
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony April 24 on House Bill 2,613 A, a measure that codifies criteria a court must use when deciding whether a child is in “immediate danger” and whether a temporary protective order is warranted.
Sponsor Representative Kim Wallen said the bill borrows the Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) standard so courts have a clearer, consistent framework when children — rather than the adult parties — face present risk. The committee overview said the bill directs courts to consider whether the child faces…
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