Oregon Code § 431.160·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Commencement of prosecutions.
The district attorney, county attorney or Attorney General may institute
prosecutions for violation of any public health statute by information, by
indictment or by complaint verified before any magistrate. [Amended by 1959
c.314 §23; 1973 c.833 §44; 1977 c.582 §13; 1995 c.658 §104]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 431.160
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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