# ORS § 443.007: 443.007 Disqualification of individuals found to have committed abuse

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.007

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 443.007
- **Heading:** 443.007 Disqualification of individuals found to have committed abuse
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.007

## Text

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Abuse” has the meaning given that term in ORS 430.735 (Definitions for ORS 430.735 to 430.765) .

(b) “Facility” means:

(A) A residential training facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ; or

(B) A residential training home as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(c) “Subject individual” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) .

(2) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules to specify the types of abuse that disqualify a subject individual from working at a facility and the subject individuals associated with a facility to whom the disqualification may apply.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the department substantiates allegations of abuse specified under subsection (2) of this section, the subject individual found to have committed the abuse may not be hired or retained as an employee at a facility in a position that is funded in whole or in part by public funds.

(4) A subject individual found to have committed a type of abuse specified by the department under subsection (2) of this section is not entitled to a fitness determination under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . [2017 c.378 §1]

Note: See second note under 443.001 (Quality Care Fund) .

Source: Section 443.007 — Disqualification of individuals found to have committed abuse; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 443.001 443.001 Quality Care Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.001.md)
- [ORS § 443.002 443.002 Providers with multiple facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.002.md)
- [ORS § 443.004 443.004 Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.004.md)
- [ORS § 443.006 443.006 Criminal background check registry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.006.md)
- [ORS § 443.007 443.007 Disqualification of individuals found to have committed abuse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.007.md)
- [ORS § 443.008 443.008 Fitness determinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.008.md)
- [ORS § 443.011 443.011 Training requirements for in-home care service providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.011.md)
- [ORS § 443.012 443.012 Disease outbreak and infection control training and protocols](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.012.md)
- [ORS § 443.013 443.013 Complaint procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.013.md)
- [ORS § 443.014 443.014 Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.014.md)
- [ORS § 443.015 443.015 License required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.015.md)
- [ORS § 443.019 443.019 Requirement for in-person site inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.019.md)
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- [ORS § 443.035 443.035 License fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.035.md)

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