Oregon Code § 260.218·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Subpoena authority; procedure to compel compliance.
(1) The Secretary of State, or the
Attorney General acting under ORS 260.345, may issue subpoenas to compel the
production of records, documents, books, papers, memoranda or other information
necessary to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) If a person
fails to comply with any subpoena issued under subsection (1) of this section,
a judge of the circuit court of any county, on application of the Secretary of
State or Attorney General, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt
as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from
the circuit court. [1987 c.727 §13; 1993 c.493 §75; 1999 c.999 §15; 2019 c.637 §6]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 260.218
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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