Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 131A.165 (2026)

Claims

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      131A.165 Claims. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person claiming an interest in property seized for forfeiture must file a claim with the forfeiting agency’s forfeiture counsel not more than 21 days after service of a forfeiture notice.

      (2) If service of a forfeiture notice is made by publication under ORS 131A.150 (4), a person claiming an interest in the property must file a claim with the forfeiting agency’s forfeiture counsel not more than 21 days after the last publication date. Extensions for filing claims may not be granted.

      (3) A claim under this section must be signed by the claimant under penalty of perjury and must include:

      (a) The true name of the claimant;

      (b) The address at which the claimant will accept future mailings from the court and forfeiture counsel; and

      (c) A statement that the claimant has an interest in the seized property. [2009 c.78 §21]

 

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