The current valid license of a person that is issued by this state is acceptable, when authorized under ORS § 810.300, as a security deposit for a person on a traffic crime. The use of a license as security under this section is subject to all of the following:

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 810.310

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(1) Upon acceptance of the license as security, the magistrate or clerk or deputy clerk authorized by the magistrate shall issue the person a court bail driver permit under ORS § 807.330.

(2) If the person appears at the time fixed, the person’s license shall be returned to the person unless taken up by the court under ORS § 809.275.

(3) If the person fails to appear at the time fixed, the court shall forward the license to the Department of Transportation along with a notification that the person failed to appear and a notification to suspend the driving privileges of the person. The department shall take action on the license and notice as provided under ORS § 809.280. [1983 c.338 § 377; 1985 c.16 § 196; 1993 c.627 § 4; 1999 c.1051 § 286]

 

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