Effect of findings.

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(2) If the court finds that the youth is unfit to proceed and that there is not a substantial probability that the youth will gain or regain fitness to proceed in the foreseeable future if provided restorative services under ORS 419C.396, the court shall:

(a) Immediately enter a judgment that dismisses the petition alleging jurisdiction under ORS 419C.005 without prejudice; or

(b) If necessary for planning or instituting an alternative proceeding, then not more than five days after the findings are made enter a judgment that dismisses the petition without prejudice.

(3)(a) If the court finds that the youth is unfit to proceed and that there is a substantial probability that the youth will gain or regain fitness to proceed in the foreseeable future if provided restorative services under ORS 419C.396, the court shall continue the order under ORS 419C.378 staying the proceedings and order that the youth receive restorative services under ORS 419C.396.

(b) The court shall forward the order for restorative services to the Oregon Health Authority. [2013 c.709 §8]

Note: See note under 419C.378.


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