Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 131A.315 (2026)

Default judgment

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131A.315 Default judgment. (1) The court shall enter a judgment finding that a person who claims an interest in property that is the subject of a forfeiture action is in default, and provide for the forfeiture of the claimant’s interest without hearing, if:

(a) The person does not make a claim for the property under ORS 131A.165 or file a responsive pleading under ORS 131A.235; or

(b) The person files a responsive pleading under ORS 131A.235 but is thereafter found to be in default in the forfeiture action.

(2) A default judgment may be entered under this section only if the forfeiting agency files an affidavit with the court showing that there was probable cause for seizure of the property. [2009 c.78 §40]

DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED PROPERTY

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2024–2024 · leading case: Yamhill Cnty. v. Real Prop., 373 Or. 82 (Or. 2024).

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Yamhill Cnty. v. Real Prop., 373 Or. 82 (Or. 2024). · cites it 4× “200(1) and ORS 131A.315 (permitting forfeiture without proof of con- viction if no claimant appears to oppose the forfeiture).”

Yamhill Cnty. v. Real Prop., 373 Or. 82 (Or. 2024). · cites it 4× “200(1) and ORS 131A.315 (permitting forfeiture with- out proof of conviction if no claimant appears to oppose the forfeiture).”

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