Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 131A > Hearing On Probable Cause and Decision On Seeking Forfeiture

• Forfeiting agency: means a public body that is seeking forfeiture of property under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 131A.005
• Forfeiture counsel: means an attorney designated by a forfeiting agency to represent the forfeiting agency in forfeiture proceedings. See Oregon Statutes 131A.005
• Motor vehicle with a hidden compartment: means a motor vehicle as defined in ORS § 801. See Oregon Statutes 131A.005
• Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
• Property: means any interest in anything of value, including the whole of any lot or tract of land and tangible and intangible personal property, including currency, instruments or securities or any other kind of privilege, interest, claim or right whether due or to become due. See Oregon Statutes 131A.005
• Seizing agency: means a law enforcement agency that has seized property for forfeiture. See Oregon Statutes 131A.005