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2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
Chapter 156 - Proceedings and Judgment in Criminal Actions
Section 156.020 - Filing complaint as commencement of action.
Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 156.020 (2019)
In a justice court, a criminal action is commenced by the filing of the complaint therein, verified by the oath of the person commencing the action, who is thereafter known as the complainant. [Amended by 1959 c.426 §4]
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