Oregon Statutes > Chapter 468 > Civil Penalties
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| § 468.996 | Civil penalty for intentional or reckless violation; rules |
| § 468.997 | Joinder of certain offenses |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 468 > Civil Penalties
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100