2017 ORS
135.740¹
Construction of words and phrases used
The words used in an accusatory instrument must be construed in their usual acceptation in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning. [Formerly 132.710]
1 Legislative Counsel Committee, CHAPTER 135—Arraignment and Pretrial Provisions, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors135.html (2017) (last accessed Mar. 30, 2018).
2 Legislative Counsel Committee, Annotations to the Oregon Revised Statutes, Cumulative Supplement - 2017, Chapter 135, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ano135.html (2017) (last accessed Mar. 30, 2018).
3 OregonLaws.org assembles these lists by analyzing references between Sections. Each listed item refers back to the current Section in its own text. The result reveals relationships in the code that may not have otherwise been apparent.
3 OregonLaws.org assembles these lists by analyzing references between Sections. Each listed item refers back to the current Section in its own text. The result reveals relationships in the code that may not have otherwise been apparent.