161.373 Records for fitness to proceed examination; compliance with court order. (1) Unless otherwise prohibited by law or for good cause, all public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109, and any private medical provider in possession of records concerning the defendant, shall, within five business days of receipt of the order, comply with a court order for the release of records to the state mental hospital or other facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of conducting an examination or evaluation under ORS 161.355 to 161.371.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Oregon Youth Authority, the Department of Corrections, a community college district, a community college service district, a public university, a school district or an education service district may, after notifying the state hospital or other facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority, comply with the court order within 15 business days of receipt of the order without good cause.
(3) As used in this section, in the case of a community college district, a community college service district, a public university, a school district or an education service district, “business day” does not include any day on which the central administration offices of the district or university are closed. [2019 c.311 §2; 2021 c.395 §9]
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TITLE 16
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Chapter 161. General Provisions
162. Offenses Against the State and Public Justice
163. Offenses Against Persons
163A. Sex Offender Reporting and Classification
164. Offenses Against Property
165. Offenses Involving Fraud or Deception
166. Offenses Against Public Order; Firearms and Other Weapons; Racketeering
167. Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals
169. Local and Regional Correctional Facilities; Prisoners; Juvenile Facilities
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Chapter 161 — General Provisions
Uncodified sections printed in this chapter were amended or repealed by the Legislative Assembly during its 2026 regular session. See the table of uncodified sections amended or repealed during the 2026 regular session: 2026 A&R Tables
2025 EDITION
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
PRINCIPLES
CRIMINAL LIABILITY
PARTIES TO CRIME
JUSTIFICATION
RESPONSIBILITY
(Temporary provisions relating to maximum periods of commitment and community restoration are compiled as notes following ORS 161.371)
INCHOATE CRIMES
CLASSES OF OFFENSES
DISPOSITION OF OFFENDERS
AUTHORITY OF SENTENCING COURT
PRINCIPLES
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161.373 Records for fitness to proceed examination; compliance with court order. (1) Unless otherwise prohibited by law or for good cause, all public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109, and any private medical provider in possession of records concerning the defendant, shall, within five business days of receipt of the order, comply with a court order for the release of records to the state mental hospital or other facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of conducting an examination or evaluation under ORS 161.355 to 161.371.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Oregon Youth Authority, the Department of Corrections, a community college district, a community college service district, a public university, a school district or an education service district may, after notifying the state hospital or other facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority, comply with the court order within 15 business days of receipt of the order without good cause.
(3) As used in this section, in the case of a community college district, a community college service district, a public university, a school district or an education service district, “business day” does not include any day on which the central administration offices of the district or university are closed. [2019 c.311 §2; 2021 c.395 §9]
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Oregon criminal law — ORS Title 16 (2025 snapshot) · legal_authorities
161.355 Definitions. As used in ORS 161.355 to 161.371:
(1) “Certified evaluator” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.309.
(2) “Community restoration services” means services and treatment necessary to safely allow a defendant to gain or regain fitness to proceed in the community, which may include supervision by pretrial services.
(3) “Hospital level of care” means that a defendant requires the type of care provided by an inpatient hospital in order to gain or regain fitness to proceed.
(4) “Public safety concerns” means that the defendant presents a risk to self or to the public if not hospitalized or in custody. [2021 c.395 §2]