Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 18 § 18.270 — Written
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 18 ·
Oregon Code § 18.270·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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interrogatories.
(1) At any time after a judgment is entered, a judgment creditor may serve
written interrogatories relating to the judgment debtors property and
financial affairs on a judgment debtor. The interrogatories may be personally
served in the manner provided for summons or may be served by any form of mail
addressed to the judgment debtor and requesting a receipt. Service by mail
under this subsection is effective on the date of mailing. The interrogatories
shall notify the judgment debtor that the judgment debtors failure to answer
the interrogatories truthfully shall subject the judgment debtor to the
penalties for false swearing as provided in ORS 162.075 and for contempt of
court as provided in ORS 33.015 to 33.155.
(2) Within 20
days after receipt of the interrogatories, the judgment debtor must answer all
questions under oath and return the original interrogatories to the judgment
creditor.
(3) Failure of
the judgment debtor to comply with the provisions of this section is contempt
of court, and the judgment creditor may commence proceedings under the
provisions of ORS 33.015 to 33.155. [2003 c.576 §33; 2005 c.22 §7]
EXEMPT PROPERTY
(Generally)
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 18.270
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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