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ORS 131.025: Parties in criminal action. Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
Except for offenses based on municipal or county ordinances, in a criminal action the State of Oregon is the plaintiff and the person prosecuted is the defendant. [1973 c.836 §3]
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