Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 20 § 20.125 — Assessment of costs and attorney fees against attorney causing mistrial
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 20 ·
Oregon Code § 20.125·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Assessment of costs and attorney fees against attorney causing mistrial.
In the case of a mistrial in a
civil or criminal action, if the court determines that the mistrial was caused
by the deliberate misconduct of an attorney, the court, upon motion by the
opposing party or upon motion of the court, shall assess against the attorney
causing the mistrial costs and disbursements, as defined in ORCP 68, and
reasonable attorney fees incurred by the opposing party as a result of the
misconduct. [1985 c.556 §1; 1995 c.618 §3]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 20.125
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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