Oregon Legal Research Blog

Published on: September 30, 2010

Voter Registration in Oregon: 20 Day Countdown to Deadline, but Why?

By Laura Orr

the Nov. 2 election. And yet, two leaders of the Oregon Association of County Clerks sat before a legislative panel last week and again repeated the clerks’ opposition to moving…

Published on: December 16, 2011

I’ve been charged with a crime in Oregon: What Happens Next?

By Laura Orr

…tough one, first because procedures can very from county to county, and second, because each person and each person’s charged offense is different. Also, the questions vary greatly: sometimes the…

Published on: May 4, 2006

By Laura Orr

…by county, maintained by the Oregon Justice Department (State courts). Don’t assume that all attorneys charge hundreds of dollars an hour. The Oregon State Bar Information Referral service may be…

Published on: January 10, 2011

Oregon Public Affairs Forums

By Laura Orr

…so check out their websites. Here are three well known ones in Washington, Marion, and Multnomah Counties: Washington County Public Affairs Forum: Date: Monday, January 17, 2011Topic:…

Published on: April 27, 2010

Oregon Traffic Law: Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals

By Laura Orr

Washington County has put up a terrific 3-minute video on how to navigate a flashing yellow arrow traffic signal. Visit the Washington County Oregon YouTube website to view it….

Published on: July 22, 2013

Superseded Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS): July 2013 Update

By Laura Orr

…of the Oregon Revised Statutes.”) The Washington County Law Library has been scanning these pre-1995 ORSs for the Legislature and they have been making those images available to everyone from…

Published on: August 1, 2011

Oregon Legal Research Materials Not Online or Through Fee-Based Databases Only

By Laura Orr

…Washington County Law Library, Library Services Washington County Law Library, Document Index (title: Not Online) Researchers may find this grid saves them a little time….

Published on: December 16, 2008

AARP Bylaws: Getting Trapped in the Web

By Laura Orr

From the Washington County (Oregon) Law Librarian: If you are looking for AARP bylaws, either the national ones or for the Oregon Chapter, please contact AARP directly. The…

Published on: March 7, 2012

Oregon Legal Research Blog on Indefinite Hiatus

By Laura Orr

button or click on one of the subject labels (aka tags). If you are interested in guest blogging, please contact the Washington County Oregon Law Library at lawlibrary@co.washington.or.us…

Published on: April 14, 2008

Oregon law: What is the Difference Between Assault IV and Assault I

By Laura Orr

The Washington County (Oregon) Sheriff’s Office Newsletter always has at least one, and usually more, interesting (and even funny!) story. This latest issue includes this article: What is…