Oregon Code § 135.470·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Motion
to dismiss accusatory instrument on grounds of former jeopardy.
(1) The court shall dismiss the
accusatory instrument if, upon motion of the defendant, it appears, as a matter
of law, that a former prosecution bars the prosecution for the offense charged.
(2) The time of
making the motion and its effect shall be as provided for a motion to set aside
the indictment in ORS 135.520 and 135.530.
(3) An order to
dismiss the accusatory instrument on grounds of former jeopardy is a bar to a
future prosecution of the defendant for the offense charged in the accusatory
instrument. [1973 c.836 §177]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 135.470
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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