(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS § 131.305 to 131.415, criminal actions shall be commenced and tried in the county in which the conduct that constitutes the offense or a result that is an element of the offense occurred.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 131.305

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(2) All objections of improper place of trial are waived by a defendant unless the defendant objects in the manner set forth in ORS § 131.335 to 131.363. [1973 c.836 § 14]

 

[Repealed by 1973 c.836 § 358]