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147.380. [2023 c.549 �17]

����� Note: 147.385 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 147 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

PAYMENT OF COSTS OF MEDICAL ASSESSMENT

(Child Abuse Medical Assessment)

����� 147.390 Payment of expenses by department. (1) In cases of suspected child sexual abuse as described in ORS 419B.005 (1)(a)(C), (D) or (E), or child physical abuse by an adult or caretaker as otherwise described in ORS 419B.005 (1)(a)(A), the Department of Justice may pay for services provided by a children�s advocacy center, including child abuse assessments, medical assessments and forensic interviews. Payments under this section may be made regardless of whether a finding of abuse is made. The department shall make payments under this section directly to the children�s advocacy center.

����� (2) A children�s advocacy center may not charge the department more for medical services than the maximum amounts established in the medical fee schedules adopted under ORS