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2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 053 - Criminal Actions
Section 53.155 - Filing complaint as commencement of action.
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OR Rev Stat § 53.155 (2025)
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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. [Formerly 156.020]
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