Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 51 § 51.300 — Temporary service by circuit court judge or other justice of the peace
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 51 ·
Oregon Code § 51.300·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Temporary service by circuit court judge or other justice of the peace.
A judge of the circuit court for a
county, or any justice of the peace for a justice court district located within
the county, may exercise the powers and duties of justice of the peace of any
justice court in the county:
(1) At the
request of the justice of the peace of the justice court;
(2) In the event
of a vacancy in the office of the justice of the peace, until the vacancy is
filled as provided by law; or
(3) In the event
of the absence, incapacity or disqualification of the justice of the peace,
during the period of such absence, incapacity or disqualification. [1965 c.377 §2;
1979 c.69 §1; 1999 c.605 §3]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 51.300
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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