Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 221 § 221.914 — Prosecution for violation of ordinance; place of imprisonment; city liable for
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 221 ·
Oregon Code § 221.914·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Prosecution for violation of ordinance; place of imprisonment; city liable for
expenses.
(1) The
violation of any ordinance of a city referred to in ORS 221.906 shall be deemed
a misdemeanor and may be prosecuted by the authorities of such city in the name
of the people of such city, or may be redressed by civil action, suit or
proceeding, at the option of said authorities.
(2) Any person
sentenced to imprisonment for the violation of an ordinance may be imprisoned
in the jail of such city; or, if the council by ordinance so prescribes, in the
county jail of the county in which such city is situated, in which case the
expense of imprisonment shall be a charge in favor of such county and against
such city. Before any such person can be imprisoned in the county jail, the
consent of the county court shall be first obtained.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 221.914
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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