If a trial is not commenced as required by ORS 135.746, the court shall order the charging instrument to be dismissed without prejudice unless the court finds on the record substantial and compelling reasons to allow the proceeding to continue.
ORS 135.752
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Benjamin v. O'Donnell (2024)
Most recently applied in Benjamin v. O'Donnell (October 2024)
2014 c.73 §3
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