Oregon Statutes 419C.400 – Conduct of hearings
(1) The hearing shall be held by the court without a jury and may be continued from time to time.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 419C.400
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) The facts alleged in the petition showing the youth to be within the jurisdiction of the court as provided in ORS § 419C.005, unless admitted, must be established beyond a reasonable doubt.
(3) If the youth files written notice of intent to rely on the defense set forth in ORS § 419C.522, the youth has the burden of proving the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.
(4) For the purpose of determining proper disposition of the youth, testimony, reports or other material relating to the youth’s mental, physical and social history and prognosis may be received by the court without regard to their competency or relevancy under the rules of evidence.
(5) An adjudication by a juvenile court that a youth is within its jurisdiction is not a conviction of a crime or offense. [1993 c.33 § 223; 1993 c.546 § 87; 2005 c.843 § 9]