Mandatory Child and Elder Abuse Reporting in Oregon (2026 Edition)

Matthew J. Leady
Matthew J. Leady | Oregon Judicial Department

Matthew has dedicated his professional career to the service of at-risk youth and families. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked for three years as a behavior support specialist and classroom aide in a group home environment. During law school, he clerked with the Oregon Department of Justice, Child Advocacy Section.

On-Demand: February 24, 2026

1.5 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

This webinar will discuss Oregon’s mandatory reporting statutes and their function, provide information on how abuse or neglect may be present, and help attorneys understand the intersection between mandated reporting requirements and their obligations under the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Child abuse reporting duties in Oregon
  • Elder abuse reporting duties in Oregon
  • Attorney specific reporting duties

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Matthew J. Leady | Oregon Judicial Department

Matthew J. Leady, BA, Pacific University (2007); J.D., Willamette University (2014); admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2014; Juvenile Hearings Referee and Judge Pro-Tem, Multnomah County, Portland.

Matthew has dedicated his professional career to the service of at-risk youth and families. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked for three years as a behavior support specialist and classroom aide in a group home environment. During law school, he clerked with the Oregon Department of Justice, Child Advocacy Section. Upon graduation and admission to the Oregon Bar, Matthew was appointed Assistant Attorney General in the Child Advocacy Section, where he represented the Oregon Department of Human Services statewide for seven years, litigating cases involving abused and neglected children. In 2021, he was selected to serve on the Multnomah County family law bench as a Juvenile Hearings Referee and Judge Pro Tem and continues to preside over juvenile dependency and delinquency matters.

Agenda

I. Child abuse reporting duties in Oregon | 1:00pm – 1:30pm

II. Elder abuse reporting duties in Oregon | 1:30pm – 2:00pm

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

III. Attorney specific reporting duties | 2:10pm – 2:40pm

Credits

Alaska

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1.5 General

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Alabama

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1.5 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
1.5 General

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
1.5 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
1.5 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
1.5 General

Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
1.5 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
1.5 General

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1.5 General

Missouri

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1.8 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
1.5 General

North Dakota

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1.5 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
New Hampshire

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90 General minutes

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New Jersey

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1.8 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

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1.5 General

New York

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1.8 General

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Ohio

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1.5 General

Oregon

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1.5 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1.5 General

Tennessee

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1.5 General

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
1.5 General

Wisconsin

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1.5 General

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Requirements

The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.  

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