Ward of the court; duration of wardship.

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(2) The court’s wardship continues, and the ward is subject to the court’s jurisdiction, until one of the following occurs:

(a) The court dismisses the petition concerning the ward;

(b) The court transfers jurisdiction over the ward as provided in ORS 419B.127, 419B.130, 419B.132 or 419B.633;

(c) The court enters an order terminating the wardship;

(d) A judgment of adoption of the ward is entered by a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(e) The ward becomes 21 years of age. [1993 c.33 §105; 1995 c.422 §70; 2003 c.396 §54; 2003 c.576 §447; 2021 c.398 §59]


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