OAR 414-180-0090. Compliance with Child Abuse Reporting Requirements

Any caregiver who has reason to believe that any child has suffered or is currently suffering from abuse (physical injury, mental injury, neglect that leads to physical harm, sexual abuse and/or exploitation, or threat of harm) must report the information to the Department of Human Services Child Welfare (DHS) or to a law enforcement agency. By statute, this requirement applies 24 hours per day.