Oregon Code § 135.630·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Grounds of demurrer.
The defendant may demur to the accusatory instrument when it appears upon the
face thereof:
(1) If the
accusatory instrument is an indictment, that the grand jury by which it was
found had no legal authority to inquire into the crime charged because the same
is not triable within the county;
(2) If the
accusatory instrument is an indictment, that it does not substantially conform
to the requirements of ORS 132.510 to 132.560, 135.713, 135.715, 135.717 to
135.737, 135.740 and 135.743;
(3) That the
accusatory instrument charges more than one offense not separately stated;
(4) That the
facts stated do not constitute an offense;
(5) That the
accusatory instrument contains matter which, if true, would constitute a legal
justification or excuse of the offense charged or other legal bar to the
action; or
(6) That the
accusatory instrument is not definite and certain. [Amended by 1973 c.836 §184]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 135.630
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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