Violation of ORS § 135.155 is punishable as a contempt by the court having jurisdiction of the crime charged against the defendant. [Formerly 133.990]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 135.990

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.

 

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