Oregon Statutes > Chapter 156 > Concurrent Jurisdiction
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§ 156.705 | Jurisdiction over offenses against animals |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 156 > Concurrent Jurisdiction
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.