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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 131A.315: Default judgment.

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  1. 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
  2. 14. Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally
  3. Chapter 131A — Civil Forfeiture

(1) The court shall enter a judgment finding that a person who claims an interest in property that is the subject of a forfeiture action is in default, and provide for the forfeiture of the claimant’s interest without hearing, if:

      (a) The person does not make a claim for the property under ORS 131A.165 or file a responsive pleading under ORS 131A.235; or

      (b) The person files a responsive pleading under ORS 131A.235 but is thereafter found to be in default in the forfeiture action.

      (2) A default judgment may be entered under this section only if the forfeiting agency files an affidavit with the court showing that there was probable cause for seizure of the property. [2009 c.78 §40]

DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED PROPERTY

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