Chapter 305 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

HB 2866

Relating to criminal offenses; amending ORS 153.083.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 153.083 is amended to read:

153.083. Notwithstanding ORS 9.160 and 9.320, in any trial of a violation, whether created by ordinance or statute, in which a city attorney or district attorney [is barred from appearing by statute] does not appear, the peace officer who issued the citation for the offense may present evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses and make arguments relating to:

(1) The application of statutes and rules to the facts in the case;

(2) The literal meaning of the statutes or rules at issue in the case;

(3) The admissibility of evidence; and

(4) Proper procedures to be used in the trial.

Approved by the Governor June 11, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 11, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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