Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 131.855 (2026)

Appointment of special officers on finding that laws are not enforced

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      131.855 Appointment of special officers on finding that laws are not enforced. If it is found that the criminal laws of the state are not being faithfully executed and enforced by the officers under investigation, the Governor may appoint, for a period not longer than 90 days, such special officers as may be necessary to correct the failure to execute or enforce the criminal laws. [Formerly 148.150]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2000–2000 · leading case: State v. Riddle, 8 P.3d 980 (Or. 2000).
State v. Riddle, 8 P.3d 980 (Or. 2000). “Amicus Oregon Trial Lawyers’ Association suggests that that apparent limitation cannot reflect the actual state of the law: “It would seem axiomatic,” amicus argues, “that if the disclosure of such ‘information’ were protected from discovery before trial, it would surely be…”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 131.855(l)(a): 1 case
State v. Riddle, 8 P.3d 980 (Or. 2000). “Amicus Oregon Trial Lawyers’ Association suggests that that apparent limitation cannot reflect the actual state of the law: “It would seem axiomatic,” amicus argues, “that if the disclosure of such ‘information’ were protected from discovery before trial, it would surely be…”
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