The waters over which the States of Oregon and Washington are deemed to have concurrent jurisdiction comprise the waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries, within the confines of the States of Oregon and Washington, where such waters are state boundaries.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 507.020

  • 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.