Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 398 § 398.014 — Presentment of Class A felony charges to civilian authority
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 398 ·
Oregon Code § 398.014·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Presentment of Class A felony charges to civilian authority.
(1) A charge against a person
subject to the Oregon Code of Military Justice for an offense that is
classified as a Class A felony under the Oregon Criminal Code shall first be
presented by the convening authority to a prosecuting civilian authority with
jurisdiction over the offense for possible prosecution.
(2) If the
prosecuting civilian authority declines to prosecute or fails to respond within
90 days from presentation of the charge, the charge may then be prosecuted as
provided in this chapter or the Oregon Code of Military Justice. [2005 c.512 §33;
2013 c.81 §8]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 398.014
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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