Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 180 § 180.120 — Defending in criminal proceedings for Oregon State Police or member thereof;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 180 ·
Oregon Code § 180.120·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Defending in criminal proceedings for Oregon State Police or member thereof;
conducting prosecutions.
(1) The Attorney General shall:
(a) Defend all
criminal actions and proceedings in which the Department of State Police or any
member thereof is concerned as a party, which require the services of an
attorney or counsel in order to protect the interests of the state and are
necessary for the purposes of the Department of State Police or the members
thereof.
(b) Conduct such
prosecutions as shall be directed by the Superintendent of State Police with
the approval of the Governor.
(2) The Attorney
General may appoint an attorney for the purpose of such defense or prosecution
and certify the expenses thereof to the Department of State Police for payment
from the moneys appropriated for the Department of State Police. [Amended by
1971 c.418 §3]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Defending in criminal proceedings for Oregon State Police or member thereof;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 180.120
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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