Oregon Code § 55.260·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Proceedings in circuit court.
(1) On appeal of a matter in a case charging a violation or misdemeanor, the
circuit court shall try the matter pursuant to the statutes that prescribe the
procedure for trial of violations or misdemeanors, respectively, in the circuit
court, except that the prosecution may be handled by an attorney provided by
the county or other political subdivision of the state that enacted the
ordinance or adopted the provision of a charter the defendant was charged with
or convicted of violating.
(2) On appeal by
the defendant of a judgment of conviction and sentence for a violation or
misdemeanor defined by state law or by a law enacted by a county, city or other
subdivision of the state, if the defendant is convicted, the circuit court may
impose any sentence within the limits prescribed by state law, by ordinance of
the county or other political subdivision of the state or by city charter for
the violation or misdemeanor. If the circuit court determines that the
defendant is guilty of a violation, the circuit court shall comply with ORS
153.018, 153.019, 153.020 and 153.021 in imposing the sentence. [2025 c.268 §18]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 55.260
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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