(1) In addition to any other relief a court may grant or order under ORS § 138.510 to 138.680, the court shall award attorney fees to the prevailing party if the court finds that the other party’s petition or response was frivolous.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 138.527

  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC

(2) An award of attorney fees under this section may not exceed $100.

(3) If the party required to pay attorney fees is an adult in the custody of a correctional institution, the fees may be drawn from, or charged against, the trust account of the adult in custody. [1995 c.657 § 3; 2019 c.213 § 23]

 

138.527 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 138 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

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