…a library with this print set: Gerhard Casper and Kathleen M. Sullivan, eds., “Landmark Briefs and Arguments of the Supreme Court of the United States: Constitutional Law” 2) Library of…
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Oregon Citizen Arrests under ORS 153.058: Traffic, Wildlife, Fishing, and Weights and Measures
…violation proceeding by private party: “(1) A person other than an enforcement officer may commence a violation proceeding by filing a complaint with a court that has jurisdiction over the…
Can I file for punitive damages on an Oregon small claims case against a business?
This question came from a reader who came upon the Oregon Legal Research blog while doing some research. About Oregon small claims court and damages: Judges and mediators…
“Sleep driving” as a DUII Defense
Last Friday, May 31st, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled on a DUII case involving “sleep driving” (State of Oregon v. James Robert Newman). In an unexpected move, the Court…
Oregon Last Will and Testament: Free, downloadable forms?
…Run. Will-drafting cannot be done on the fly, on Twitter (though I’m sure it has been tried – and may one day soon be tried in court), or with anything…
U.S. Supreme Court: Scope of Self-Representation Right
The U.S. Supreme Court in Indiana v. Edwards (07-208), decided June 19th, 2008: “Held: The Constitution does not forbid States from insisting upon representation by counsel for those competent…
Court Worker Fired for Unauthorized Practice of Law
“Court worker is fired after providing sample motion, which inmate uses to win DNA test and release,” Jul 29, 2013, by Martha Neil, ABA Journal. Excerpt: “A court worker…
Court of Appeals: Speedy Trial Law Applies to Traffic Violation
From the Oregon Court of Appeals, Oregon v. Greenlick A127374), “This case presents the opportunity to decide whether the statutory speedy trial right, ORS 135.747, applies to traffic violations….
Evaluating State Court Self-Help Programs
…the court forms and system (e.g. in small claims court) to resolve a problem or right a wrong. But the surveys that do exist can be helpful to others. See, for…
How do I find Oregon court records?
If you need a copy of a file in your case, you can contact the records department of your local court. If you just want to see the docket…
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