Temporary provisions relating to disclosure of information about fish or wildlife species are compiled as notes following ORS 496.182
§ 496.171 Definitions for ORS 496.171 to 496.182; applicability date
§ 496.172 Commission management authority for threatened or endangered species; rules
§ 496.176 Listing species; procedure; matters to be considered; periodic review
§ 496.182 Protection and conservation programs; mitigation of adverse impact on local economies; compliance by state agencies; rules

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 496 > Threatened or Endangered Wildlife Species

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • 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.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • public body: means state government bodies, local government bodies and special government bodies. See Oregon Statutes 174.109
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Violate: includes failure to comply. See Oregon Statutes 174.100