ORS 131A.225
Forfeiture actions generally


(1)

A civil forfeiture action in rem may be brought as provided in this section in any case in which forfeiture is sought. A civil forfeiture action must be brought if:

(a)

The property is real property;

(b)

The property is in whole or part a manufactured dwelling as defined in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285 and ORS chapters 195, 196, 197, 215 and 227);

(c)

The property is a floating home as defined in ORS 830.700 (Definitions for ORS 830.060 to 830.140 and 830.700 to 830.870);

(d)

A claim has been made for the property under ORS 131A.165 (Claims); or

(e)

A person, other than a person who is believed by the forfeiting agency to have engaged in prohibited conduct, is known to have an interest in the property.

(2)

If a claim has been made for seized property under ORS 131A.165 (Claims), forfeiture counsel must commence a forfeiture action not more than 15 days after receipt of the claim. In all other cases, a forfeiture action must be commenced by forfeiture counsel within 30 days after seizure of the property.

(3)

If the property to be forfeited is real property, the forfeiture action must be commenced in the circuit court for a county in which the property is situated. In all other cases, the forfeiture action must be commenced in the circuit court for the county in which the property was seized, or in the circuit court for the county in which any part of the prohibited conduct took place.

(4)

A forfeiture action is commenced by filing a complaint. A copy of the inventory prepared under ORS 131A.055 (Inventory and receipt) must be attached to the complaint. The complaint need only allege that there is probable cause for seizure of the property or that a court order was issued under ORS 131A.060 (Seizure with court order), and need not allege that any claimant has been convicted of a crime. A complaint under this section may be amended at any time to allege that a claimant has been convicted of a crime.

(5)

A complaint in a forfeiture action is not subject to a motion to strike, a motion for summary judgment or any other pretrial motion for dismissal that is based solely on the lack of a criminal conviction in support of the forfeiture. This subsection does not affect the ability of a claimant to file a motion to strike or a motion for summary judgment based on the acquittal of the claimant of all criminal charges on which the forfeiture action is based, or based on dismissal of all criminal charges on which the forfeiture action is based.

(6)

Forfeiture actions are governed by the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure except to the extent those rules conflict with this chapter. [2009 c.78 §26]

Source: Section 131A.225 — Forfeiture actions generally, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors131A.­html.

131A.005
Definitions
131A.010
Legislative findings
131A.015
Vesting of title to forfeited property
131A.020
Property subject to forfeiture
131A.025
Consensual search of motor vehicle
131A.030
Seizure of motor vehicle with hidden compartment
131A.035
Seizure of currency
131A.050
Seizure generally
131A.055
Inventory and receipt
131A.060
Seizure with court order
131A.065
Seizure without court order
131A.070
Delivery by third person
131A.075
Liens and security interests of financial institutions
131A.080
Care and custody of seized property generally
131A.085
Order for sale, lease, rental or operation of seized property
131A.090
Forfeiture trust accounts
131A.100
Hearing on probable cause
131A.105
Decision on seeking forfeiture
131A.150
Forfeiture notice
131A.155
Recorded forfeiture notice
131A.160
Transfer of proceedings prohibited
131A.165
Claims
131A.170
Expedited hearing on claim
131A.175
Expedited hearing on affirmative defenses
131A.180
Order restoring custody of property after expedited hearing
131A.200
Ex parte forfeiture
131A.225
Forfeiture actions generally
131A.230
Service
131A.235
Responsive pleading
131A.240
Response by affidavit
131A.245
Hearing on objections to affidavit
131A.250
Foreclosure of security interests, liens and vendor’s interests
131A.255
Standards of proof in forfeiture action
131A.260
Affirmative defenses in forfeiture action
131A.265
Stays
131A.270
Consolidation of actions
131A.275
Special motion for release of property
131A.300
Judgment forfeiting property generally
131A.305
Judgment forfeiting property
131A.310
Judgment for claimant
131A.315
Default judgment
131A.350
Disposition generally
131A.355
Intergovernmental agreements
131A.360
Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by local government
131A.365
Distribution of forfeiture proceeds by state
131A.370
Special Crime and Forfeiture Account
131A.400
Prosecuting attorneys and forfeiture counsel
131A.405
Liability of seizing agencies, forfeiting agencies and forfeiture counsel
131A.410
Indemnification of officers, employees and agents
131A.450
Record keeping and reporting requirements
131A.455
Asset Forfeiture Oversight Advisory Committee
131A.460
Asset Forfeiture Oversight Account
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