When hearing must be held; continuation; priority.

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(2) At the commencement of the hearing, unless the court has entered an order finding that the child is an Indian child, the court shall inquire and make a finding, subject to the procedures under ORS 419B.636 (4), regarding whether there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child.

(3)(a) If the child is an Indian child and if the court found under ORS 419B.185 (5)(b)(B) that protective custody is necessary to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child, no later than 30 days after the petition is filed, the court shall hold the hearing and enter the order described in subsection (1) of this section, unless:

(A) The child has been returned to the child’s parent or Indian custodian;

(B) The court orders the child to be returned to the child’s parent or Indian custodian;

(C) The court continues the protective order regarding the child for more than 30 days as provided in ORS 419B.185 (5)(d); or

(D) The court grants the child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe an extension of time to prepare for participation in the hearing as provided in ORS 419B.639 (5).

(b) The court may not schedule a hearing on the petition, or enter an order on the petition, unless the inquiry and notice requirements under ORS 419B.636 (2) and 419B.639 (2) and all relevant timelines have been followed.

(4) No later than 30 days after a petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 is filed, all parties shall comply with ORS 419B.881.

(5) When a person denies allegations in the petition, the court shall set the case for a hearing within the time limits prescribed by subsection (1) of this section. Upon written order supported by factual findings of good cause, the court may continue the hearing beyond the 60-day time limit.

(6) Upon expiration of any continuance granted by this section, the court shall give a petition filed under ORS 419B.100 that is beyond the time limit imposed by subsection (1) of this section the highest priority on the court docket. [1997 c.873 §18; 1999 c.859 §9; 2001 c.622 §53; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §34; 2021 c.398 §57]


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