Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 131–138)
ORS (Crim. Proc.) § 133.465: is not the owner of the vehicle or conveyance seized, the sheriff shall make reasonable effort to determine the name and address of the owner
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for sheriffs to notify vehicle owners of seizure and allows owners to petition courts for return of seized vehicles, with cost liability and forfeiture consequences specified.
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