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probable cause requirement in Oregon

81 Oregon opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2026 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oregon courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (23)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Browngreen
orctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2010–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Medinger, 235 Or App 88, 94 , 230 P3d 76 (2010) (citing State v. Gressel, 276 Or 333, 339 , 554 P2d 1014 (1976)); see also State v. Brown, 110 Or App 604, 610-11 , 825 P2d 282 (1992).

2025State v. Medinger, 235 Or App 88, 94 , 230 P3d 76 (2010) (citing State v. Gressel, 276 Or 333, 339 , 554 P2d 1014 (1976)); see also State v. Brown, 110 Or App 604, 610-11 , 825 P2d 282 (1992).

22
State v. Clomangreen
or · 1969 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2009–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Cloman, 254 Or 1, 6 , 456 P2d 67 (1969) (police can stop a car to determine identity of vehicle and its occupants based on reasonable suspicion, and reason- able suspicion is “of less quantum” than probable cause to arrest).

2019See State v. Cloman, 254 Or 1, 6 , 456 P2d 67 (1969) (police can stop a car to determine identity of vehicle and its occupants based on reasonable suspicion, and reason- able suspicion is “of less quantum” than probable cause to arrest).

22
State ex rel. Juvenile Department v. Duboisgreen
orctapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009The inquiry, it said, is whether the search was reasonable under all of the circumstances.” DuBois, 110 Or App at 317.

2009Dept. v. DuBois, 110 Or App 314, 317 , 821 P2d 1124 (1991), the Supreme Court held that “the school setting was not conducive to application of the warrant requirement because of the need for prompt and informal discipline and the need to maintain safety in the schools” and that “the state’s substantial interest in maintaining discipline and security in the school environment, which depends on informal and flexible disciplinary procedures, weighed against application of the probable cause standard and justified a more flexible ‘reasonableness’ standard.” The majority eschews this approach unde

22
State v. Hendersongreen
or · 2006 · cited in 3 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2011–2021
2 sentences

2021“While adhering to the probable cause requirement, we resolve doubtful or marginal cases in favor of the preference for war- rants.” Henderson, 341 Or at 225 .

2019Finally, in adhering to the probable cause requirement, “we resolve doubtful or marginal cases in favor of the preference for warrants.” State v. Henderson, 341 Or 219, 225 , 142 P3d 58 (2006).

13
State v. Fostergreen
or · 2011 · cited in 3 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2020See State v. Foster, 233 Or App 135, 143 , 225 P3d 830 (2010), aff’d, 350 Or 161 , 252 P3d 292 (2011) (concluding that an informant’s tip should be given little weight in the probable cause analysis where the tip was a “nonspecific” tip that the defendant was selling small quantities of methamphetamine, no “purchaser was identi- fied, no location was specified, * * * no basis for the infor- mant’s knowledge was demonstrated,” and, “by the time of the search[,] * * * the tip was six months old”).

2020See State v. Foster, 233 Or App 135, 143 , 225 P3d 830 (2010), aff’d, 350 Or 161 , 252 P3d 292 (2011) (concluding that an informant’s tip should be given little weight in the probable cause analysis where the tip was a “nonspecific” tip that the defendant was selling small quantities of methamphetamine, no “purchaser was identi- fied, no location was specified, * * * no basis for the infor- mant’s knowledge was demonstrated,” and, “by the time of the search[,] * * * the tip was six months old”).

13
State v. Gresselgreen
or · 1976 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2010–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Medinger, 235 Or App 88, 94 , 230 P3d 76 (2010) (citing State v. Gressel, 276 Or 333, 339 , 554 P2d 1014 (1976)); see also State v. Brown, 110 Or App 604, 610-11 , 825 P2d 282 (1992).

2025State v. Medinger, 235 Or App 88, 94 , 230 P3d 76 (2010) (citing State v. Gressel, 276 Or 333, 339 , 554 P2d 1014 (1976)); see also State v. Brown, 110 Or App 604, 610-11 , 825 P2d 282 (1992).

12
State v. Browngreen
or · 1986 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2011State v. Brown, 301 Or 268, 274-76 , 721 P2d 1357 (1986). 3 The probable cause analysis for a warrantless search is the same as for a warranted one.

2011State v. Brown, 301 Or 268, 274-76 , 721 P2d 1357 (1986). 3 The probable cause analysis for a warrantless search is the same as for a warranted one.

12
State v. Kreisgreen
or · 2019 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Kreis, 365 Or at 665 (reasonable suspicion “requires less than prob- able cause but more than mere speculation”).

11
State v. Fostergreen
orctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See State v. Foster, 233 Or App 135, 143 , 225 P3d 830 (2010), aff’d, 350 Or 161 , 252 P3d 292 (2011) (concluding that an informant’s tip should be given little weight in the probable cause analysis where the tip was a “nonspecific” tip that the defendant was selling small quantities of methamphetamine, no “purchaser was identi- fied, no location was specified, * * * no basis for the infor- mant’s knowledge was demonstrated,” and, “by the time of the search[,] * * * the tip was six months old”).

2020See State v. Foster, 233 Or App 135, 143 , 225 P3d 830 (2010), aff’d, 350 Or 161 , 252 P3d 292 (2011) (concluding that an informant’s tip should be given little weight in the probable cause analysis where the tip was a “nonspecific” tip that the defendant was selling small quantities of methamphetamine, no “purchaser was identi- fied, no location was specified, * * * no basis for the infor- mant’s knowledge was demonstrated,” and, “by the time of the search[,] * * * the tip was six months old”).

11
State v. Sundermangreen
orctapp · 2020 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020State v. Schmitz, 299 Or App 170 , 178, 448 P3d 699 (2019); see also State v. Sunderman, 304 Or App 329, 346-48 , 467 P3d 52 (2020) (stating same in the context of a probable cause analysis).

2020State v. Schmitz, 299 Or App 170 , 178, 448 P3d 699 (2019); see also State v. Sunderman, 304 Or App 329, 346-48 , 467 P3d 52 (2020) (stating same in the context of a probable cause analysis).

11
Summerfield v. Or. Liquor Control Comm'ngreen
or · 2019 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019State v. Grover, 193 Or App 165, 173 , 90 P3d 8 (2004) (italics omitted); see also, e.g., State v. Castillo, 295 Or App 121, 132 , 433 P3d 467 (2018), rev den, 364 Or 749 (2019) (remanding for trial court to determine whether certain statements made by the defendant were voluntary, where that issue had been raised but not resolved in the trial court, was presented on appeal as an alternative basis to affirm, but required factual findings to resolve).

11
State v. Castillogreen
orctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
State v. Danielsgreen
orctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
State v. Webbergreen
orctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
State v. Taylorgreen
or · 2010 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
State v. Clemonsgreen
orctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Mark A. Criss v. The City of Kent Rick Haury, Officer, Kent City Police Departmentgreen
ca6 · 1988 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
State v. Morgangreen
or · 2010 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Maryland v. Pringlegreen
scotus · 2003 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
State v. Lanegreen
orctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
State v. Villagrangreen
or · 1983 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11
Hannah v. Larchegreen
scotus · 1960 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Camara v. Municipal Court of City and County of San Franciscogreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Oregon. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (57)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Anspach green
or · 1984
2 sentences

2004"The probable cause requirement means that the facts upon which the warrant is premised must lead a reasonable person to believe that seizable things will probably be found in the location to be searched." State v. Anspach, 298 Or. 375, 380-81 , 692 P.2d 602 (1984).

2004"The probable cause requirement means that the facts upon which the warrant is premised must lead a reasonable person to believe that seizable things will probably be found in the location to be searched." State v. Anspach, 298 Or. 375, 380-81 , 692 P.2d 602 (1984).

81986–2004
State v. Miller green
or · 2008
2 sentences

2008Turning to subjective probable cause, the Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Miller, 345 Or 176, 188-89 , 191 P3d 651 (2008), issued after this case was submitted to this court, clarified what is sufficient to satisfy the subjective component of the probable cause inquiry.

2008Turning to subjective probable cause, the Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Miller, 345 Or 176, 188-89 , 191 P3d 651 (2008), issued after this case was submitted to this court, clarified what is sufficient to satisfy the subjective component of the probable cause inquiry.

62008–2009
State v. Owens green
or · 1986
2 sentences

2013In State v. Owens, 302 Or 196, 202-03 , 729 P2d 524 (1986), the Supreme Court stated, in the context of a search incident to arrest, that “[w]hen an officer has probable cause to believe that an object he has lawfully discovered is contraband and, therefore, that a crime is being committed in his presence, he has the right to seize it.” See also Texas v. Brown, 460 US 730, 740-42 , 103 S Ct 1535 , 75 L Ed 2d 502 (1983) (stating that, in the Fourth Amendment plain-view context, “immediately apparent” is equivalent to the probable cause standard).

2013In State v. Owens, 302 Or 196, 202-03 , 729 P2d 524 (1986), the Supreme Court stated, in the context of a search incident to arrest, that “[w]hen an officer has probable cause to believe that an object he has lawfully discovered is contraband and, therefore, that a crime is being committed in his presence, he has the right to seize it.” See also Texas v. Brown, 460 US 730, 740-42 , 103 S Ct 1535 , 75 L Ed 2d 502 (1983) (stating that, in the Fourth Amendment plain-view context, “immediately apparent” is equivalent to the probable cause standard).

52000–2013
State v. Vasquez-Villagomez green
or · 2009
2 sentences

2015“The subjective component of the probable cause inquiry is satisfied if an officer believes that he or she has lawful authority to restrain the individual’s liberty.” 5 State v. Vasquez-Villagomez, 346 Or 12, 23 , 203 P3d 193 (2009).

2015“The subjective component of the probable cause inquiry is satisfied if an officer believes that he or she has lawful authority to restrain the individual’s liberty.” 5 State v. Vasquez-Villagomez, 346 Or 12, 23 , 203 P3d 193 (2009).

32011–2015
State v. Tacker green
or · 1965
2 sentences

1993State v. Tacker, 241 Or 597, 601 , 407 P2d 851 (1965), quoting from United States v. Ventresca, 380 US 102, 108 , 85 S Ct 741 [746], 13 L Ed 2d 684 (1965)." In State v. Anspach, 298 Or. 375, 380-82 , 692 P.2d 602 (1984), concerning probable cause, the court explained: "The probable cause requirement means that the facts upon which the warrant is premised must lead a reasonable person to believe that seizable things will probably be found in the location to be searched. "* * * * * "Here, the affidavit stated that the officers observed marijuana while flying over the premises.

1993State v. Tacker, 241 Or 597, 601 , 407 P2d 851 (1965), quoting from United States v. Ventresca, 380 US 102, 108 , 85 S Ct 741 [746], 13 L Ed 2d 684 (1965)." In State v. Anspach, 298 Or. 375, 380-82 , 692 P.2d 602 (1984), concerning probable cause, the court explained: "The probable cause requirement means that the facts upon which the warrant is premised must lead a reasonable person to believe that seizable things will probably be found in the location to be searched. "* * * * * "Here, the affidavit stated that the officers observed marijuana while flying over the premises.

31993–2007
State v. Stookey green
orctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2026“The objective component of the probable-cause inquiry asks whether the facts, as perceived by the officer, constitute a violation of a statute.” State v. Stookey, 255 Or App 489, 496 , 297 P3d 548 (2013).

2026“The objective component of the probable-cause inquiry asks whether the facts, as perceived by the officer, constitute a violation of a statute.” State v. Stookey, 255 Or App 489, 496 , 297 P3d 548 (2013).

22015–2026
State v. Soldahl green
or · 2000
2 sentences

2014The doctrine merely views law enforcement agencies as a unit.” Id. at 428 .

2014The doctrine merely views law enforcement agencies as a unit.” Id. at 428 .

22014–2014
State v. Coffey green
or · 1990
2 sentences

2011As we held in Coffey, 309 Or at 348 , “[i]nformation to be considered in issuing a warrant need not be admissible under the rules applicable to trial evidence[.]” And, as we have already observed, the probable cause standard for testing a warrantless search is the same as that for testing an affidavit in support of a warrant.

2004"When addressing probable cause issues in cases where a warrant was issued, we confine our analysis to a `common-sense view of the affidavit' filed by the police officer." State v. Moylett, 313 Or. 540, 552 , 836 P.2d 1329 (1992) (quoting State v. Coffey, 309 Or. 342, 346 , 788 P.2d 424 (1990)).

22004–2011
State Ex Rel. Juv. Dept. v. DuBois green
orctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2009Dept. v. DuBois, 110 Or.App. 3514 , 317, 821 P.2d 1124 (1991), the Supreme Court held that "the school setting was not conducive to application of the warrant requirement because of the need for prompt and informal discipline and the need to maintain safety in the schools" and that "the state's substantial interest in maintaining discipline and security in the school environment, which depends on informal and flexible disciplinary procedures, weighed against application of the probable cause standard and justified a more flexible `reasonableness' standard." The majority eschews this approach u

2009Dept. v. DuBois, 110 Or App 314, 317 , 821 P2d 1124 (1991), the Supreme Court held that “the school setting was not conducive to application of the warrant requirement because of the need for prompt and informal discipline and the need to maintain safety in the schools” and that “the state’s substantial interest in maintaining discipline and security in the school environment, which depends on informal and flexible disciplinary procedures, weighed against application of the probable cause standard and justified a more flexible ‘reasonableness’ standard.” The majority eschews this approach unde

22009–2009
City of Portland v. James green
or · 1968
2 sentences

1976In City of Portland v. James, 251 Or 8 , 444 P2d 554 (1968), the Oregon Supreme Court indicated that the vagueness doctrine could also rest on the probable cause requirement of the Fourth Amendment because a vague statute does not provide sufficiently ascertainable standards from which a reasonably prudent man could form a belief in the guilt of the accused.

1976In City of Portland v. James, 251 Or 8 , 444 P2d 554 (1968), the Oregon Supreme Court indicated that the vagueness doctrine could also rest on the probable cause requirement of the Fourth Amendment because a vague statute does not provide sufficiently ascertainable standards from which a reasonably prudent man could form a belief in the guilt of the accused.

21976–1976
State v. Hughes neutral
orctapp · 2021
2 sentences

2026However, “probable cause may be based on a mistake of fact or on a mistake as to which law the Cite as 348 Or App 381 (2026) 383 defendant violated.” State v. Hughes, 311 Or App 123, 132 , 488 P3d 795 (2021) (emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted).

2026However, “probable cause may be based on a mistake of fact or on a mistake as to which law the Cite as 348 Or App 381 (2026) 383 defendant violated.” State v. Hughes, 311 Or App 123, 132 , 488 P3d 795 (2021) (emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted).

12026–2026
cluster 10839334 neutral
·
1 sentence

2026However, “probable cause may be based on a mistake of fact or on a mistake as to which law the Cite as 348 Or App 381 (2026) 383 defendant violated.” State v. Hughes, 311 Or App 123, 132 , 488 P3d 795 (2021) (emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted).

12026–2026
State v. MEDINGER green
orctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2025State v. Medinger, 235 Or App 88, 94 , 230 P3d 76 (2010) (citing State v. Gressel, 276 Or 333, 339 , 554 P2d 1014 (1976)); see also State v. Brown, 110 Or App 604, 610-11 , 825 P2d 282 (1992).

2025State v. Medinger, 235 Or App 88, 94 , 230 P3d 76 (2010) (citing State v. Gressel, 276 Or 333, 339 , 554 P2d 1014 (1976)); see also State v. Brown, 110 Or App 604, 610-11 , 825 P2d 282 (1992).

12025–2025
Querbach v. Dept. of Human Services green
· 2020
2 sentences

2022In its decision on the appeal and cross-appeal, the Court of Appeals first addressed its own role on review, noting that the issue before it was the same issue that was before the circuit court, i.e., “whether substantial evidence in the record created before the circuit court supports the founded dispositions that DHS made in the final order on review. * * * ‘Substantial evidence exists to support a finding of fact when the record, viewed as a whole, would permit a reasonable person to make that finding.’ ” Querbach v. Dept. of Human Services, 308 Or App 131, 134-35 , 480 P3d 1030 (2020) (quo

2022In its decision on the appeal and cross-appeal, the Court of Appeals first addressed its own role on review, noting that the issue before it was the same issue that was before the circuit court, i.e., “whether substantial evidence in the record created before the circuit court supports the founded dispositions that DHS made in the final order on review. * * * ‘Substantial evidence exists to support a finding of fact when the record, viewed as a whole, would permit a reasonable person to make that finding.’ ” Querbach v. Dept. of Human Services, 308 Or App 131, 134-35 , 480 P3d 1030 (2020) (quo

12022–2022
People v. Cox green
colo · 2017
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
State v. Yaeger neutral
orctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2021The state concedes that, if the July 29 search of defendant’s room was unlawful, then the warrant authoriz- ing further examination of defendant’s personal paperwork Cite as 311 Or App 626 (2021) 649 found in the room is invalid.

12021–2021
State v. Hollins neutral
orctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2021Id. at 687-89 .

12021–2021
Muir v. NOOTH green
or · 2010
12019–2019
State v. Derby green
orctapp · 2019
12019–2019
State v. Cannon green
orctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2019The facts of the affidavit must therefore establish a nexus between three things: (1) that a crime has been, or Cite as 299 Or App 616 (2019) 627 is currently being, committed, and that (2) evidence of that crime (3) will be found in the place to be searched.

12019–2019
State v. Lovaina-Burmudez green
orctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2019Thus, the probable-cause analysis Cite as 301 Or App 134 (2019) 141 When a party argues an alternative basis to affirm that was raised but not resolved in the trial court, and fac- tual findings are necessary to decide the legal question, we “will ordinarily remand to the trial court to determine potentially dispositive questions of fact in the first instance.” State v. Lovaina-Burmudez, 257 Or App 1, 14 , 303 P3d 988 (2013).3 Thus, where “the need for a finding on a certain crit- ical fact was obviated by the trial court’s erroneous legal conclusions,” and the existing record contains “potent

2019Thus, the probable-cause analysis Cite as 301 Or App 134 (2019) 141 When a party argues an alternative basis to affirm that was raised but not resolved in the trial court, and fac- tual findings are necessary to decide the legal question, we “will ordinarily remand to the trial court to determine potentially dispositive questions of fact in the first instance.” State v. Lovaina-Burmudez, 257 Or App 1, 14 , 303 P3d 988 (2013).3 Thus, where “the need for a finding on a certain crit- ical fact was obviated by the trial court’s erroneous legal conclusions,” and the existing record contains “potent

12019–2019
State v. Grover green
orctapp · 2004
12019–2019
State v. Scarborough green
orctapp · 1990
12018–2018
State v. Massey neutral
orctapp · 1988
12018–2018
State v. Matsen green
or · 1979
12017–2017
State v. Berry green
orctapp · 2009
12016–2016
Texas v. Brown green
scotus · 1983
12013–2013
State v. Caraher green
or · 1982
12013–2013
State v. Hart green
orctapp · 1987
12013–2013
State v. Tiffin green
orctapp · 2005
12013–2013
State v. Stearns green
orctapp · 2004
12013–2013
State v. Chase green
orctapp · 2008
12012–2012
State v. Chambless green
orctapp · 1992
12010–2010
State v. Tanner green
or · 1987
12009–2009
State Ex Rel. Juv. Dept. v. MAD green
orctapp · 2009
12009–2009
State v. Castilleja green
orctapp · 2007
12007–2007
State v. Moylett green
or · 1992
12004–2004
State v. Bourget-Goddard green
orctapp · 1999
12002–2002
Erlandson v. Pullen green
orctapp · 1980
12002–2002
State v. Pelster/Boyer green
orctapp · 2001
12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 131.005 (12) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 133.545 (11) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 133.555 (11) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 475.894 (11) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 131.615 (10) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 133.310 (9) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 810.410 (9) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 131.605 (6) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 133.005 (6) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 133.693 (6) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 136.432 (6) OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 475.890 (5)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 408 (1966–2026) CA 362 (1955–2026) OH 284 (1978–2026) MA 271 (1967–2026) TX 242 (1927–2026) CT 237 (1969–2026) PA 224 (1967–2026) NY 192 (1959–2026) WA 159 (1973–2026) WI 141 (1970–2026) NJ 141 (1978–2026) FL 137 (1973–2025) IN 136 (1971–2025) MI 109 (1972–2026) MD 98 (1973–2026) MN 93 (1975–2026) VA 93 (1975–2026) AL 86 (1937–2024) NC 85 (1974–2026) OR 81 (1976–2026) ID 77 (1978–2026) DC 76 (1970–2026) KS 75 (1975–2024) GA 68 (1969–2026) CO 68 (1971–2025) AZ 61 (1971–2025) MO 57 (1970–2024) UT 56 (1980–2026) IA 54 (1978–2026) ME 53 (1970–2023) LA 51 (1976–2020) TN 51 (1972–2025) NM 51 (1974–2026) MT 50 (1973–2025) AR 41 (1973–2024) ND 37 (1971–2021) KY 36 (1968–2026) NH 34 (1974–2024) RI 31 (1981–2026) WV 30 (1980–2026) MS 29 (1988–2023) DE 27 (1969–2026) SC 26 (2001–2025) AK 26 (1977–2025) NV 24 (1968–2022) VT 20 (1971–2020) WY 19 (1976–2025) NE 18 (1981–2024) SD 17 (1975–2019) HI 17 (1973–2022) VI 11 (1981–2014) OK 9 (1953–2006) MP 2 (2023–2024)

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