The precise time at which the offense was committed need not be stated in the accusatory instrument, but it may be alleged to have been committed at any time before the finding thereof and within the time in which an action may be commenced therefor, except where the time is a material element in the offense.
ORS 135.717
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case 347 Or. App. 616 - State v. Ainsworth (2026)
Most recently applied in 347 Or. App. 616 - State v. Ainsworth (March 2026)
Formerly 132.610
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