Oregon Code § 138.525·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Dismissal of meritless petition.
(1) The court may, on its own motion or on the motion of the defendant, enter a
judgment denying a meritless petition brought under ORS 138.510 to 138.680.
(2) As used in
this section, meritless petition means one that, when liberally construed,
fails to state a claim upon which post-conviction relief may be granted.
(3)
Notwithstanding ORS 138.650, a judgment dismissing a meritless petition is not
appealable.
(4) A dismissal
is without prejudice if a meritless petition is dismissed without a hearing and
the petitioner was not represented by counsel. [1993 c.517 §3]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 138.525
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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