Oregon Statutes 153.992 – Penalty for failure to appear
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(1) A person commits the offense of failure to appear in a violation proceeding if the person has been served with a citation issued under this chapter for a violation other than a Class E violation and the person knowingly fails to do any of the following:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 153.992
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Violation: means an offense described in ORS § 153. See Oregon Statutes 153.005
- Violation proceeding: means a judicial proceeding initiated by issuance of a citation that charges a person with commission of a violation. See Oregon Statutes 153.005
(a) Make a first appearance in the manner required by ORS § 153.061 within the time allowed.
(b) Make appearance at the time set for trial in the violation proceeding.
(c) Appear at any other time required by the court or by law.
(2) Failure to appear on a violation citation is a Class A misdemeanor. [1999 c.1051 § 29; 2021 c.591 § 16]
[Formerly 484.990; repealed by 1999 c.1051 § 32]
[1991 c.806 § 1; repealed by 1999 c.1051 § 32]