The district attorney, county attorney or Attorney General may institute prosecutions for violation of any public health statute by information, by indictment or by complaint verified before any magistrate. [Amended by 1959 c.314 § 23; 1973 c.833 § 44; 1977 c.582 § 13; 1995 c.658 § 104]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 431.160

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

 

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