Oregon Code § 153.048·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Complaint; requirements.
(1) The complaint in a violation citation must contain at least the following:
(a) The name of
the court, the name of the state or of the city or other public body in whose
name the action is brought and the name of the defendant.
(b) A statement
or designation of the violation that can be readily understood by a person
making a reasonable effort to do so and the date, time and place at which the
violation is alleged to have been committed.
(c) A certificate
under ORS 153.045 (5) signed by the enforcement officer.
(2) If the
complaint does not conform to the requirements of this section, the court shall
set the complaint aside upon motion of the defendant made before the entry of a
plea. A pretrial ruling on a motion to set aside may be appealed by the state.
(3) A court may
amend a complaint in its discretion. [1999 c.1051 §14]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 153.048
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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