(1) The expenses of the change of place of trial under ORS § 131.363 shall be taxed, as allowed by law, as expenses of the action, and the costs and expenses of the action shall be taxed in the court and paid by the county wherein the trial is held. If the costs and expenses are not recovered from the defendant, the county in which the action was commenced shall repay the county in which the trial is held.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 131.395

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(2) The expenses of a change of place of trial under ORS § 131.355 shall not be taxed against the defendant. [1973 c.836 § 23]

 

[Repealed by 1973 c.836 § 358]