(1) In addition to any other relief a court may grant or order under ORS § 138.510 to 138.680, the court shall award attorney fees to the prevailing party if the court finds that the other party’s petition or response was frivolous.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 138.527

  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC

(2) An award of attorney fees under this section may not exceed $100.

(3) If the party required to pay attorney fees is an adult in the custody of a correctional institution, the fees may be drawn from, or charged against, the trust account of the adult in custody. [1995 c.657 § 3; 2019 c.213 § 23]

 

138.527 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 138 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

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