If an information or a complaint has been filed with the magistrate, and the magistrate is satisfied that there is probable cause to believe that the person has committed the crime specified in the information or complaint, the magistrate shall issue a warrant of arrest. If the offense is subject to issuance of a criminal citation under ORS § 133.055, the court may authorize a peace officer to issue and serve a criminal citation in lieu of arrest. [Amended by 1969 c.244 § 3; 1973 c.836 § 68; 1983 c.661 § 4; 1999 c.1051 § 66]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 133.110

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.

 

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