(1) In any instance in which a person is subject to arrest without a warrant for violation of an ordinance of a county, city or municipal corporation, any peace officer who is authorized to make the arrest may make the arrest or in lieu of taking the person into custody the officer may issue and serve a criminal citation to the person to appear at any court within the jurisdictional unit by which the officer is authorized to act.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 133.070

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) Any criminal citation issued under this section must meet the requirements of ORS § 133.055 to 133.076.

(3) The person cited shall appear before the court in which the person’s appearance is required at the time, date and court specified in the criminal citation. If the person fails to appear at that time and a complaint is filed, the court shall issue a warrant for the person’s arrest upon application for its issuance. [1969 c.244 § 8; 1983 c.661 § 2; 1999 c.1051 § 62]

 

[1983 c.661 § 10; repealed by 1999 c.1051 § 72]

 

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