2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 4, Chapters 131 - 170
ORS Chapter 153
153.005. As used in this chapter: (1) Enforcement officer means: (a) A member of the Oregon State Police. (b) A sheriff or deputy sheriff. (c) A city marshal or a member of the police of a city, municipal or quasi-municipal corporation. (d) A police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.383. (e) An investigator of a district attorney s office if the investigator is or has been certified as a peace officer in this or any other state. (f) An investigator of the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice of the State of Oregon. (g) A Port of Portland peace officer. (h) Any other person specifically authorized by law to issue citations for the commission of violations. (2) Traffic offense has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.555. (3) Violation means an offense described in ORS 153.008. (4) Violation proceeding means a judicial proceeding initiated by issuance of a citation that charges a person with commission of a violation.


OR Rev Stat § 153.005. (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

As used in this chapter:

(1) Enforcement officer means:

(a) A member of the Oregon State Police.

(b) A sheriff or deputy sheriff.

(c) A city marshal or a member of the police of a city, municipal or quasi-municipal corporation.

(d) A police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.383.

(e) An investigator of a district attorney s office if the investigator is or has been certified as a peace officer in this or any other state.

(f) An investigator of the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice of the State of Oregon.

(g) A Port of Portland peace officer.

(h) Any other person specifically authorized by law to issue citations for the commission of violations.

(2) Traffic offense has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.555.

(3) Violation means an offense described in ORS 153.008.

(4) Violation proceeding means a judicial proceeding initiated by issuance of a citation that charges a person with commission of a violation.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Oregon may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.