ORS 156.705
Jurisdiction over offenses against animals


Justices of the peace shall have concurrent jurisdiction over all offenses committed under ORS 167.315 (Animal abuse in the second degree) to 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) and 167.340 (Animal abandonment). [Formerly 770.260; 1985 c.662 §14; 1999 c.788 §48]

Source: Section 156.705 — Jurisdiction over offenses against animals, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors156.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

Notes of Decisions

Justice of peace having jurisdiction over pending criminal action under ORS 167.315 to 167.333 or 167.340 also has jurisdiction over animal forfeiture proceeding brought under ORS 167.347. Stirton v. Trump, 202 Or App 252, 121 P3d 714 (2005)

Current through early 2026

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