Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 657.273 (2026)

Restriction on use of findings, orders and judgments in other proceedings

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      657.273 Restriction on use of findings, orders and judgments in other proceedings. Notwithstanding ORS 43.130 and 43.160, the decisions, findings, conclusions, final orders and judgments that arise out of hearings under ORS 657.270, review proceedings under ORS 657.275 and judicial review proceedings under ORS 657.282:

      (1) May not be used for the purpose of claim preclusion or issue preclusion in any other action or proceeding except an administrative or civil action or proceeding under this chapter; and

      (2) Are not admissible as evidence in any other civil action or proceeding other than civil actions or proceedings under this chapter or in determination of eligibility for public assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance under ORS 412.001 to 412.161 and ORS chapter 411. [1995 c.105 §3; 1997 c.581 §42; 2009 c.599 §23]

 

      Note: 657.273 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 657 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2012–2012 · leading case: Nichols v. Emp. Dep't, 289 P.3d 276 (Or. Ct. App. 2012).
Nichols v. Emp. Dep't, 289 P.3d 276 (Or. Ct. App. 2012). “ORS 657.273(1). 4 Accordingly, the board did not err in affirming the decision of the ALJ.”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 657.273(1): 1 case
Nichols v. Emp. Dep't, 289 P.3d 276 (Or. Ct. App. 2012). “ORS 657.273(1). 4 Accordingly, the board did not err in affirming the decision of the ALJ.”
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