Oregon Code § 169.046·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Notice
of county jail population emergency; action to be taken; notification if
release likely; forced release.
(1) If a county court or board adopts a jail capacity limit under ORS 169.044
and the number of adults in custody in its local correctional facility exceeds
that capacity limit so that a county jail population emergency exists, the
sheriff shall notify the presiding circuit judge, each municipal court judge
and justice of the peace in the county, the district attorney for the county,
the county counsel, the chief law enforcement officer for each city located in
the county and the county court or board of commissioners that the number of
adults in custody in the local correctional facility has exceeded capacity and
that a county jail population emergency exists.
(2) If the county
court or board has adopted a jail capacity limit and action plan under ORS
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Notice
. AI-powered analysis coming soon.
Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 169.046
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
Frequently Asked Questions
This section of Oregon law addresses Notice
. Read the full statute text above for details.
This page reflects the current text as of our last update. Always verify with the official Oregon legislature website for the most current version.
The formal citation is Oregon Code § 169.046. Use this format in legal documents and court filings.
Browse related sections using the links below, or search all Oregon statutes on FlawFinder.