ORS 125.600 In general

A temporary fiduciary who will exercise the powers of a guardian may be appointed by the court if the court makes a specific finding by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is incapacitated or a minor, that there is an immediate and serious danger to the life or health of the respondent, and that the welfare of the respondent requires immediate action.

A temporary fiduciary who will exercise the powers of a conservator may be appointed by the court if the court makes a specific finding by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is financially incapable or a minor, that there is an immediate and serious danger to the estate of the respondent, and that the welfare of the respondent requires immediate action.

A temporary fiduciary may be appointed only for a specific purpose and only for a specific period of time. The period of time may not exceed 30 days. The court may extend the period of the temporary fiduciary’s authority for an additional period not to exceed 30 days upon motion and good cause shown. The court may terminate the authority of a temporary fiduciary at any time.

Except as otherwise provided in this section and ORS 125.605 and 125.610, a temporary fiduciary is subject to all provisions of this chapter.