Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 131–138)
ORS (Crim. Proc.) § 131.305: to 131.415, criminal actions shall be commenced and tried in the county in which the conduct that constitutes the offense or a result that is an element of the offense occurred
What this law says, in plain English
Criminal cases must be filed and tried in the county where the conduct or result of the offense occurred. Defendants waive objections about improper venue unless they object as specified.
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