Writs of error and of certiorari in criminal actions are abolished. The only mode of reviewing a judgment or order in a criminal action is that prescribed by ORS 138.010 to 138.310.
ORS 138.010
Known as the Post-Conviction Hearing Act
The act spans §§ 138–138 (119 sections).
Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case State v. Clements (2014)
Most recently applied in 345 Or. App. 652 - State v. McGowan (December 2025)
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Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.