Civil Commitment Coordination and Investigation Certification

Purpose

The civil commitment coordinators regulate the statewide civil commitment system.

This includes civil commitment proceedings, secure transport services, seclusion and restraint in acute care services, and community mental health crisis services.
The coordinator conducts periodic site review of acute care hospitals and other facilities that utilize seclusion and restraint hold rooms.

Training related to these service areas is also offered to Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority staff.

Requirements
The Chapter 309, Division 8 Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) outline the certification requirements for civil commitment programs. The Chapter 309, Division 33 Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) outline the requirements for conducting civil commitments. For the forms required to begin the civil commitment process, visit the Civil Commitment page.

For more information on civil commitment certification or training, please contact:

Name and Email	Phone	Region
Sam Dickson	503-339-4437	Statewide
Terry Schroeder	0000000000	Statewide