(2) The department shall make a finding that the allegation of abuse is unsubstantiated if the department finds that:
(a) The person was acting in self-defense in response to the use or imminent use of physical force;
(b) The amount of force used was reasonably necessary to protect the person from violence or assault; and
(c) The person used the least restrictive procedures necessary under the circumstances in accordance with an approved behavior management plan or other method of response approved by the department by rule.
(3) Notwithstanding ORS 179.505, the department shall disclose to the person alleged to be responsible for the abuse a copy of its findings under subsection (1) of this section if the allegation of abuse is substantiated.
(4) If a person makes a claim of self-defense during an investigation of a report of abuse and the allegation is found to be substantiated, the person may ask the Director of Human Services to review the finding. The director shall appoint a review team to conduct the review and make a recommendation to the director under procedures adopted by the director by rule.
(5) As used in this section, "self-defense" means the use of physical force upon another person in self-defense or to defend a third person. [2005 c.660 §1]
Note: 430.768 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 430 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.