(1) The court may, on its own motion or on the motion of the defendant, enter a judgment denying a meritless petition brought under ORS § 138.510 to 138.680.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 138.525

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:

(2) As used in this section, ‘meritless petition’ means one that, when liberally construed, fails to state a claim upon which post-conviction relief may be granted.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS § 138.650, a judgment dismissing a meritless petition is not appealable.

(4) A dismissal is without prejudice if a meritless petition is dismissed without a hearing and the petitioner was not represented by counsel. [1993 c.517 § 3]

 

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