Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 137 § 137.553 — Use of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 137 ·
Oregon Code § 137.553·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Use of
citations for probation violations authorized.
(1) In addition to any authority
granted under ORS 137.545, a court may authorize the use of citations to direct
its probationers who violate conditions of probation to appear before the
court. The following apply to the use of citations under this subsection:
(a) A court may
authorize issuance of citations under this subsection only by officers who are
permitted under ORS 137.545 to make an arrest without a warrant.
(b) Nothing in
this subsection limits the authority, under ORS 137.545, of a parole and
probation officer, police officer or other officer to arrest for violation of
conditions of probation even if the officer is authorized under this section to
issue a citation.
(c) A court may
impose any conditions upon an authorization under this subsection that the
court considers appropriate. The conditions may include, but are not limited
to, requirements that citation authority be sought on a case-by-case basis,
provision for citation in all cases that meet certain conditions, allowance of
citation for certain types of cases or designation of certain cases where
citations shall not be used.
(2) The cited
probationer shall appear before the court at the time, date and court specified
in the citation. If the probationer fails to appear at the time, date and court
specified in the citation, the court may issue a warrant of arrest, upon the
request of the supervisor of probation, or upon request of the district
attorney, or upon the courts own motion. [1987 c.761 §2; 2005 c.264 §6]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 137.553
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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