Oregon Statutes 109.721 – Priority
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If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under ORS § 109.701 to 109.834 is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously. [1999 c.649 § 7]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 109.721
- 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.
See note under 109.701.