Jurisdiction
- grounds
Source:
Section 33.410 — Jurisdiction; grounds, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors033.html
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Notes of Decisions
Court may deny petition for change of legal name only where record contains evidence that change of legal name is inconsistent with “public interest,” namely, that change of legal name is sought for purpose harmful to well-being of general public, including fraud, dishonesty, misrepresentation, evading creditors or interfering with rights of others. In the Matter of Jondle, 317 Or App 303, __ P3d __ (2022)
Petitioner’s status as convicted or incarcerated individual does not alone constitute basis for court to conclude that granting petition for change of legal name is inconsistent with public interest. In the Matter of Jondle, 317 Or App 303, __ P3d __ (2022)
Attorney General Opinions
Entering new, judicially changed name of nominee on general election ballot, (1972) Vol 36, p 45; changing name in public records, (1977) Vol 38, p 945