Oregon Statutes 133.379 – Duty of peace officer to arrest and prosecute violators of cruelty to animals laws
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It shall be the duty of any peace officer to arrest and prosecute any violator of ORS § 167.315 to 167.333, 167.340, 167.355, 167.365 or 167.428 for any violation which comes to the knowledge or notice of the officer. [Formerly 770.240; 1983 c.648 § 3; 1985 c.662 § 13; 2001 c.926 § 17; 2009 c.550 § 5; 2012 c.89 § 9]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 133.379
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
[Repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]