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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 163.195. Recklessly endangering another person

(1) A person commits the crime of recklessly endangering another person if the person recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.

(2) Recklessly endangering another person is a Class A misdemeanor.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 164.354. Criminal mischief in the second degree

(1) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the second degree if:

(a) The person violates ORS 164.345, and as a result thereof, damages property in an amount exceeding $100; or

(b) Having no right to do so nor reasonable ground to believe that the person has such right, the person intentionally damages property of another, or, the person recklessly damages property of another in an amount exceeding $100.

(2) Criminal mischief in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.111. Violation of speed limit

(1) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person:

(a) Drives a vehicle on an interstate highway at a speed greater than 65 miles per hour or, if a different speed is posted under ORS 810.180 (3), at a speed greater than the posted speed.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, drives any of the following vehicles at a speed greater than 55 miles per hour on any highway or, if a different speed is posted under ORS 810.180 (3), at a speed greater than the posted speed:

(A) A motor truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds or a truck tractor with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 8,000 pounds.

(B) A school bus.

(C) A school activity vehicle.

(D) A worker transport bus.

(E) A bus operated for transporting children to and from church or an activity or function authorized by a church.

(F) Any vehicle used in the transportation of persons for hire by a nonprofit entity as provided in ORS 825.017(9).

(c) Drives a vehicle or conveyance on any part of the ocean shore in this state at a speed greater than any of the following:

(A) Any designated speed for ocean shores that is established and posted under ORS 810.180.

(B) If no designated speed is posted under ORS 810.180, 25 miles per hour.

(d) Drives a vehicle upon a highway in any city at a speed greater than a speed posted by authority granted under ORS 810.180 or, if no speed is posted, the following:

(A) Fifteen miles per hour when driving on an alley or a narrow residential roadway.

(B) Twenty miles per hour in a business district.

(C) Twenty-five miles per hour in a public park.

(D) Twenty-five miles per hour on a highway in a residence district if the highway is not an arterial highway.

(E) Sixty-five miles per hour on an interstate highway.

(F) Fifty-five miles per hour in locations not otherwise described in this paragraph.

(e) Drives a vehicle in a school zone at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour if the school zone is:

(A) A segment of highway described in ORS 801.462 (1)(a) and:

(i) The school zone has a flashing light used as a traffic control device and operated under ORS 811.106 and the flashing light indicates that children may be arriving at or leaving school; or

(ii) If the school zone does not have a flashing light used as a traffic control device, the person drives in the school zone between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a day when school is in session.

(B) A crosswalk described in ORS 801.462 (1)(b) and:

(i) A flashing light used as a traffic control device and operated under ORS 811.106 indicates that children may be arriving at or leaving school; or

(ii) Children are present, as described in ORS 811.124.

(2) The offense described in this section, violating a speed limit, is punishable as provided in ORS 811.109.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.135. Careless driving; penalties

(1) A person commits the offense of careless driving if the person drives any vehicle upon a highway or other premises described in this section in a manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property.

(2) The offense described in this section, careless driving, applies on any premises open to the public and is a Class B traffic violation unless commission of the offense contributes to an accident. If commission of the offense contributes to an accident, the offense is a Class A traffic violation.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.140. Reckless driving; penalties

(1) A person commits the offense of reckless driving if the person recklessly drives a vehicle upon a highway or other premises described in this section in a manner that endangers the safety of persons or property.

(2) The use of the term "recklessly" in this section is as defined in ORS 161.085.

(3) The offense described in this section, reckless driving, is a Class A misdemeanor and is applicable upon any premises open to the public.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.170. Open container violations; penalties

(1) A person commits the offense of violation of the open container law in a motor vehicle if the person does any of the following:

(a) Drinks any alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle when the vehicle is upon a highway.

(b) Possesses on one's person, while in a motor vehicle upon a highway, any bottle, can or other receptacle containing any alcoholic liquor, which has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed.

(c) Keeps in a motor vehicle when the vehicle is upon any highway, any bottle, can or other receptacle containing any alcoholic liquor, which has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed. The following apply to this paragraph:

(A) This paragraph applies only to the registered owner of any motor vehicle or, if the registered owner is not then present in the vehicle, to the driver of the vehicle.

(B) This paragraph does not apply if the bottle, can or other receptacle is kept in the trunk of the vehicle, or kept in some other area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passengers if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk.

(C) For purposes of this paragraph, a utility compartment or glove compartment is considered within the area occupied by the driver and passengers.

(D) This paragraph does not apply to the living quarters of a camper or motor home.

(2) The offense described in this section does not apply to passengers in a motor vehicle operated by a common carrier and used primarily to carry passengers for hire.

(3) The offense described in this section, violation of the open container law in a motor vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.175. Driving while privileges suspended or revoked; penalties

(1) A person commits the offense of violation driving while suspended or revoked if the person does any of the following:

(a) Drives a motor vehicle upon a highway during a period when the person's driving privileges or right to apply for driving privileges have been suspended or revoked in this state by a court or by the Department of Transportation.

(b) Drives a motor vehicle outside the limitations of a probationary permit issued under ORS 807.270 or a hardship driver permit issued under ORS 807.240, including any limitations placed on the permit under ORS 813.510.

(c) Drives a commercial motor vehicle upon a highway during a period when the person's commercial driver license has been suspended, regardless of whether or not the person has other driving privileges granted by this state.

(2) Affirmative defenses to the offense described in this section are established under ORS 811.180.

(3) The offense described in this section is applicable upon any premises open to the public.

(4) The offense described in this section, violation driving while suspended or revoked, is a Class A traffic violation except as otherwise provided in ORS 811.182.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.700. Damages to property, failure to driver to perform duties; penalties

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged if the person is the driver of any vehicle and the person does not perform duties required under any of the following:

(a) If the person is the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident that results only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by any other person the person must perform all of the following duties:

(A) Immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible. Every stop required under this subparagraph shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(B) Remain at the scene of the accident until the driver has fulfilled all of the requirements under this paragraph.

(C) Give to the other driver or passenger the name and address of the driver and the registration number of the vehicle that the driver is driving and the name and address of any other occupants of the vehicle.

(D) Upon request and if available, exhibit and give to the occupant of or person attending any vehicle damaged the number of any documents issued as evidence of driving privileges granted to the driver.

(b) If the person is the driver of any vehicle that collides with any vehicle that is unattended, the person shall immediately stop and:

(A) Locate and notify the operator or owner of the vehicle of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle; or

(B) Leave in a conspicuous place in the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking and a statement of the circumstances thereof.

(c) If the person is the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or property legally upon or adjacent to a highway, the person shall do all of the following:

(A) Take reasonable steps to notify the owner or person in charge of the property of such fact and of the driver's name and address and of the registration number of the vehicle the driver is driving.

(B) Upon request and if available, exhibit any document issued as official evidence of a grant of driving privileges to the driver.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged, is a Class A misdemeanor and is applicable on any premises open to the public.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 811.705. Bodily injury, failure of driver to perform duties; penalties

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons if the person is the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident that results in injury or death to any person and does not do all of the following:

(a) Immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible. Every stop required under this paragraph shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(b) Remain at the scene of the accident until the driver has fulfilled all of the requirements under this subsection.

(c) Give to the other driver or surviving passenger or any person not a passenger who is injured as a result of the accident the name and address of the driver and the registration number of the vehicle that the driver is driving and the name and address of any other occupants of the vehicle.

(d) Upon request and if available, exhibit and give to the persons injured or to the occupant of or person attending any vehicle damaged the number of any document issued as official evidence of a grant of driving privileges.

(e) Render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including the conveying or the making of arrangements for the conveying of such person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment, if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or if such conveying is requested by any injured person.

(f) Remain at the scene of an accident until a police officer has arrived and has received the required information, if all persons required to be given information under paragraph (c) of this subsection are killed in the accident or are unconscious or otherwise incapable of receiving the information. The requirement of this paragraph to remain at the scene of an accident until a police officer arrives does not apply to a driver who needs immediate medical care, who needs to leave the scene in order to secure medical care for another person injured in the accident or who needs to leave the scene in order to report the accident to the authorities, so long as the driver who leaves takes reasonable steps to return to the scene or to contact the nearest police agency.

(2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the offense described in this section, failure to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons, is a Class C felony and is applicable on any premises open to the public.

(b) Failure to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons is a Class B felony if a person suffers serious physical injury as defined in ORS 161.015 or dies as a result of the accident.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.010: Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII); penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants if the person drives a vehicle while the person:

(a) Has 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.100, 813.140 or 813.150;

(b) Is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, a controlled substance or an inhalant; or

(c) Is under the influence of any combination of intoxicating liquor, an inhalant and a controlled substance.

(2) A person may not be convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants on the basis of being under the influence of a controlled substance or an inhalant unless the fact that the person was under the influence of a controlled substance or an inhalant is pleaded in the accusatory instrument and is either proved at trial or is admitted by the person through a guilty plea.

(3) A person convicted of the offense described in this section is subject to ORS 813.020 in addition to this section.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the offense described in this section, driving while under the influence of intoxicants, is a Class A misdemeanor and is applicable upon any premises open to the public.

(5) Driving while under the influence of intoxicants is a Class C felony if the defendant has been convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of this section or its statutory counterpart in another jurisdiction at least three times in the 10 years prior to the date of the current offense and the current offense was committed in a motor vehicle. For purposes of this subsection, a prior conviction for boating while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 830.325 or its statutory counterpart in another jurisdiction, or for prohibited operation of an aircraft in violation of ORS 837.080 (1)(a) or its statutory counterpart in another jurisdiction, shall be considered a prior conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxicants.

(6) In addition to any other sentence that may be imposed, the court shall impose a fine on a person convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants as follows:

(a) For a person's first conviction, a minimum of $1,000.

(b) For a person's second conviction, a minimum of $1,500.

(c) For a person's third or subsequent conviction, a minimum of $2,000 if the person is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

(7) Notwithstanding ORS 161.635, $10,000 is the maximum fine that a court may impose on a person convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants if:

(a) The current offense was committed in a motor vehicle; and

(b) There was a passenger in the motor vehicle who was under 18 years of age and was at least three years younger than the person driving the motor vehicle.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.012: Crime classification for purposes of rules of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

1) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify a violation of ORS 813.010 that is a felony as crime category 6 of the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

(2) In determining criminal history for a person convicted of a felony that has operation of a motor vehicle as an element, or of a felony that involved death, injury or property damage caused by the use of a motor vehicle, the commission shall:

(a) Consider two prior convictions of misdemeanor driving while under the influence of intoxicants to be equivalent to one conviction of felony driving while under the influence of intoxicants; and

(b) Consider felony driving while under the influence of intoxicants to be a person felony and consider misdemeanor driving while under the influence of intoxicants to be a person Class A misdemeanor.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.020: Fee to be paid on conviction; screening and treatment; mandatory imprisonment or community service; attendance at victim impact treatment session; session fee.

When a person is convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010, a court shall comply with the following in addition to any fine or other penalty imposed upon the person under ORS 813.010:

(1) The court shall require the person to:

(a) Pay to the court the fee described under ORS 813.030 in addition to any fine imposed under ORS 813.010; and

(b) Complete a screening interview and a treatment program as provided in ORS 813.021.

(2) The court must impose and not suspend execution of a sentence requiring the person either to serve at least 48 hours' imprisonment, which shall be served consecutively unless justice requires otherwise, or to perform community service for times specified by the court under ORS 137.129. For purposes of this subsection:

(a) A court may provide for the imprisonment to be served in jail, minimum security facilities or inpatient rehabilitation or treatment centers.

(b) Whenever the judge provides for the mandatory imprisonment to be served other than consecutively, the judgment must specifically so provide and the judge must state the reasons in writing.

(3) In a county that has a victim impact program a court may require the person to attend a victim impact treatment session. If the court requires attendance under this section, the court may require the defendant to pay a reasonable fee to the victim impact program to offset the cost of the defendant's participation. The fee shall be established for each county by the victim impact panel coordinator and steering committee of that county and shall be not less than $5 or more than $50.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.095: Offense of refusal to take a breath test; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of refusal to take a breath test if the person refuses to take a breath test when requested to do so in accordance with the provisions of ORS 813.100.

(2) The offense described in this section, refusal to take a breath test, is a traffic offense punishable by a fine of at least $500 and not more than $1,000. The fine described in this section is in addition to any other consequence prescribed by law for refusal to take a breath test.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.100: Implied consent to breath or blood test; confiscation of license upon refusal or failure of test.

(1) Any person who operates a motor vehicle upon premises open to the public or the highways of this state shall be deemed to have given consent, subject to the implied consent law, to a chemical test of the person's breath, or of the person's blood if the person is receiving medical care in a health care facility immediately after a motor vehicle accident, for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of the person's blood if the person is arrested for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal ordinance. A test shall be administered upon the request of a police officer having reasonable grounds to believe the person arrested to have been driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal ordinance. Before the test is administered the person requested to take the test shall be informed of consequences and rights as described under ORS 813.130.

(2) No chemical test of the person's breath or blood shall be given, under subsection (1) of this section, to a person under arrest for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal ordinance, if the person refuses the request of a police officer to submit to the chemical test after the person has been informed of consequences and rights as described under ORS 813.130.

(3) If a person refuses to take a test under this section or if a breath test under this section discloses that the person, at the time of the test, had a level of alcohol in the person's blood that constitutes being under the influence of intoxicating liquor under ORS 813.300, the person's driving privileges are subject to suspension under ORS 813.410 and the police officer shall do all of the following:

(a) Immediately take custody of any driver license or permit issued by this state to the person to grant driving privileges.

(b) Provide the person with a written notice of intent to suspend, on forms prepared and provided by the Department of Transportation. The written notice shall inform the person of consequences and rights as described under ORS 813.130.

(c) If the person qualifies under ORS 813.110, issue to the person, on behalf of the department, a temporary driving permit described under ORS 813.110.

(d) Within a period of time required by the department by rule, report action taken under this section to the department and prepare and cause to be delivered to the department a report as described in ORS 813.120, along with the confiscated license or permit and a copy of the notice of intent to suspend.

(4) If a blood test under this section discloses that the person, at the time of the test, had a level of alcohol in the person's blood that constitutes being under the influence of intoxicating liquor under ORS 813.300, the person's driving privileges are subject to suspension under ORS 813.410 and the police officer shall report to the department within 45 days of the date of arrest that the person failed the blood test.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.130: Rights of and consequences for person asked to take test.

This section establishes the requirements for information about rights and consequences for purposes of ORS 813.100 and 813.410. The following apply to the information about rights and consequences:

(1) The information about rights and consequences shall be substantially in the form prepared by the Department of Transportation. The department may establish any form it determines appropriate and convenient.

(2) The information about rights and consequences shall be substantially as follows:

(a) Driving under the influence of intoxicants is a crime in Oregon, and the person is subject to criminal penalties if a test under ORS 813.100 shows that the person is under the influence of intoxicants. If the person refuses a test or fails, evidence of the refusal or failure may also be offered against the person.

(b) The person will fail a test under ORS 813.100 for purposes of criminal penalties if the test discloses a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more by weight. The person will fail a test for purposes of the Motorist Implied Consent Law if the test discloses a blood alcohol content of:

(A) 0.08 percent or more by weight if the person was not driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(B) 0.04 percent or more by weight if the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle; or

(C) Any amount if the person was under 21 years of age.

(c) If the person refuses or fails a test under ORS 813.100, the person's driving privileges will be suspended. The outcome of a criminal charge for driving under the influence of intoxicants will not affect the suspension. The suspension will be substantially longer if the person refuses a test.

(d) If the person refuses a test or fails a breath test under ORS 813.100 and has an Oregon driver license or permit, the license or permit will be taken immediately and, unless the person does not currently have full valid driving privileges, a temporary driving permit will be issued to the person.

(e) If the person refuses a test under ORS 813.100, the person will not be eligible for a hardship permit for at least 90 days, and possibly for one year, depending on the person's driving record. The person may possibly qualify for a hardship permit in 30 days if the person fails a test, depending on the person's driving record.

(f) If the person refuses a breath test under ORS 813.100, the person is subject to a fine of at least $500 and not more than $1,000.

(g) After taking a test under ORS 813.100, the person will have a reasonable opportunity, upon request, for an additional chemical test for blood alcohol content to be performed at the person's own expense by a qualified individual of the person's choosing.

(h) The person has a right to a hearing to challenge the validity of the suspension before the suspension becomes effective. The person must make a written request to the department for such a hearing. If the person wins at the hearing, the person's driving privileges will not be suspended. If the person loses at the hearing, the suspension will remain in effect during any court review of the hearing.

(i) The following times:

(A) If the person is issued a temporary driving permit under ORS 813.100, the number of hours before the driving permit will be effective and the number of days the permit will be effective.

(B) The number of days within which a person must request a hearing under ORS 813.410.

(C) The number of days within which a hearing under ORS 813.410 will be held.

(3) If the person is driving a commercial motor vehicle, the information about rights and consequences shall include, in addition to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, substantially the following:

(a) If the person refuses a test under ORS 813.100 or submits to a breath or blood test and the level of alcohol in the person's blood is 0.04 percent or more by weight, the person's commercial driver license or right to apply for a commercial driver license will be suspended and no hardship permit authorizing the person to drive a commercial motor vehicle will be issued. The suspension will be substantially longer if the person refuses a test.

(b) The suspension of the person's commercial driver license or right to apply for a commercial driver license will be for the person's lifetime if the person refuses a test under ORS 813.100 or submits to a breath or blood test and the level of alcohol in the person's blood is 0.04 percent or more by weight and:

(A) The person previously has been convicted of failure to perform the duties of a driver;

(B) The person previously has been convicted of a crime punishable as a felony and the person was driving a motor vehicle at the time the offense was committed;

(C) The person previously has been convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle while the person's commercial driver license or right to apply for a commercial driver license was suspended or revoked;

(D) The person previously has been convicted of any degree of murder, manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle or assault in the first degree resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle;

(E) The person previously has been convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants;

(F) The person's commercial driver license previously has been suspended or revoked for refusal to submit to, or failure of, a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100; or

(G) The person's right to apply for a commercial driver license previously has been suspended or revoked for refusal to submit to, or failure of, a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100 resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits the department from providing additional information concerning rights and consequences that the department considers convenient or appropriate.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.131: Implied consent to urine test; privacy; laboratories for analysis.

(1) Any person who operates a motor vehicle upon premises open to the public or the highways of this state shall be deemed to have given consent, subject to the Motorist Implied Consent Law, to a chemical test of the person's urine for the purpose of determining the presence of a controlled substance or an inhalant in the person's body if the person is arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal ordinance and either:

(a) The person takes the breath test described in ORS 813.100 and the test discloses a blood alcohol content of less than 0.08 percent; or

(b) The person is involved in an accident resulting in injury or property damage. A urine test may be requested under this paragraph regardless of whether a breath test has been requested and regardless of the results of a breath test, if one is taken.

(2) A police officer may not request a urine test unless the officer is certified by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training as having completed at least eight hours of training in recognition of drug impaired driving and the officer has a reasonable suspicion that the person arrested has been driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, an inhalant or any combination of an inhalant, a controlled substance and intoxicating liquor.

(3) A person asked to give a urine sample shall be given privacy and may not be observed by a police officer when producing the sample.

(4) A chemical analysis of a person's urine under this section shall be performed in an accredited or licensed toxicology laboratory.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.132: Consequences of refusing to take urine test; exception.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a refusal to take a urine test requested under ORS 813.131 shall be treated for all purposes as a refusal to take a breath test. A suspension imposed for refusal to take a urine test shall be consecutive to any other suspension imposed under the Motorist Implied Consent Law. If a person is subject to consecutive suspensions, the length of time that must elapse before the Department of Transportation may reinstate driving privileges or issue a hardship permit under ORS 813.520 shall be doubled.

(2) Before any test of urine may be administered under ORS 813.131, in addition to information described in ORS 813.130, the person asked to take the test shall be informed that if the person refuses the test, the person's driving privileges will be suspended for the same time period and with the same consequences as if the person had refused the breath test and that a suspension for refusal of the urine test will be consecutive to any other suspension under the Motorist Implied Consent Law.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, no suspension of driving privileges shall be imposed for refusal to provide a urine sample if the person provides documentation from a physician licensed by this state showing that the person has a medical condition that makes it impossible for the person to provide a sample.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.135: Implied consent to field sobriety tests.

Any person who operates a vehicle upon premises open to the public or the highways of the state shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to field sobriety tests upon the request of a police officer for the purpose of determining if the person is under the influence of intoxicants if the police officer reasonably suspects that the person has committed the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or a municipal ordinance. Before the tests are administered, the person requested to take the tests shall be informed of the consequences of refusing to take or failing to submit to the tests under ORS 813.136.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.136: Consequence of refusal to submit to or failure of field sobriety tests.

If a person refuses or fails to submit to field sobriety tests as required by ORS 813.135, evidence of the person's refusal or failure to submit is admissible in any criminal or civil action or proceeding arising out of allegations that the person was driving while under the influence of intoxicants.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.140: Chemical test with consent; unconscious person.

Nothing in ORS 813.100 is intended to preclude the administration of a chemical test described in this section. A police officer may obtain a chemical test of the blood to determine the amount of alcohol in any person's blood or a test of the person's blood or urine, or both, to determine the presence of a controlled substance or an inhalant in the person as provided in the following:

(1) If, when requested by a police officer, the person expressly consents to such a test.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, from a person without the person's consent if:

(a) The police officer has probable cause to believe that the person was driving while under the influence of intoxicants and that evidence of the offense will be found in the person's blood or urine; and

(b) The person is unconscious or otherwise in a condition rendering the person incapable of expressly consenting to the test or tests requested.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.160: Methods of conducting chemical analyses; duties of Department of State Police; reports; costs.

(1) A chemical analysis is valid under ORS 813.300 if:

(a) It is an analysis of a person's blood for alcohol content and is performed in:

(A) A laboratory certified or accredited under 42 C.F.R. part 493 and approved for toxicology testing;

(B) A laboratory licensed under ORS 438.110 and approved for toxicology testing; or

(C) A forensic laboratory established by the Department of State Police under ORS 181.080 that is accredited by a national forensic accrediting organization.

(b) It is an analysis of a person's breath and is performed by an individual possessing a valid permit to perform chemical analyses issued by the Department of State Police and is performed according to methods approved by the Department of State Police. For purposes of this paragraph, the Department of State Police shall do all of the following:

(A) Approve methods of performing chemical analyses of a person's breath.

(B) Prepare manuals and conduct courses throughout the state for the training of police officers in chemical analyses of a person's breath, which courses shall include, but are not limited to, approved methods of chemical analyses, use of approved equipment and interpretation of test results together with a written examination on these subjects.

(C) Test and certify the accuracy of equipment to be used by police officers for chemical analyses of a person's breath before regular use of the equipment and periodically thereafter at intervals of not more than 90 days. Tests and certification required by this subparagraph must be conducted by trained technicians. Certification under this subparagraph does not require a signed document.

(D) Ascertain the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct chemical analyses in accordance with one or more methods approved by the department.

(E) Issue permits to individuals according to their qualifications. Permits may be issued to police officers only upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed training course and written examination. A permit must state the methods and equipment that the police officer is qualified to use. Permits are subject to termination or revocation at the discretion of the Department of State Police.

(2) In conducting a chemical test of the blood, only a duly licensed physician or a person acting under the direction or control of a duly licensed physician may withdraw blood or pierce human tissue. A licensed physician, or a qualified person acting under the direction or control of a duly licensed physician, is not civilly liable for withdrawing any bodily substance, in a medically acceptable manner, at the request of a peace officer.

(3) An individual who performs a chemical analysis of breath or blood under ORS 813.100 or 813.140 shall prepare and sign a written report of the findings of the test that must include the identification of the police officer upon whose request the test was administered.

(4) Any individual having custody of the report mentioned in subsection (3) of this section shall, upon request of the person tested, furnish that person or that person's attorney, a copy of the report.

(5) The expense of conducting a chemical test as provided by ORS 813.100 or 813.140 must be paid by the governmental unit on whose equipment the test is conducted or by the governmental unit upon whose request the test was administered if no governmental unit's equipment is used to conduct the test.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.170: Plea agreement prohibited.

1) Notwithstanding ORS 135.405 to 135.445, a person charged with the offense of driving under the influence of intoxicants shall not be allowed to plead "guilty" or "no contest" to any other offense in exchange for a dismissal of the offense charged. No district attorney or city attorney shall make any motion and no judge shall enter any order in derogation of this section. This section does not prohibit diversion as provided under ORS 813.200.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 135.881 to 135.901, a person charged with the offense of driving under the influence of intoxicants shall not be allowed to enter into any program of supervised performance or diversion except as provided under ORS 813.200.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.200: Notice of availability of diverion; petition; form; contents.

(1) The court shall inform at arraignment a defendant charged with the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants as defined in ORS 813.010 or a city ordinance conforming thereto that a diversion agreement may be available if the defendant meets the criteria set out in ORS 813.215 and files with the court a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement.

(2) The petition forms for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement shall be available to a defendant at the court.

(3) The form of the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement and the information and blanks contained therein shall be determined by the Supreme Court under ORS 1.525. The petition forms made available to a defendant by any city or state court shall conform to the requirements adopted by the Supreme Court.

(4) In addition to any other information required by the Supreme Court to be contained in a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement, the petition shall include:

(a) A plea of guilty or no contest to the charge of driving while under the influence of intoxicants signed by the defendant;

(b) An agreement by the defendant to complete at an agency or organization designated by the city or state court a diagnostic assessment to determine the possible existence and degree of an alcohol or drug abuse problem;

(c) An agreement by the defendant to complete, at defendant's own expense based on defendant's ability to pay, the program of treatment indicated as necessary by the diagnostic assessment;

(d) An agreement by the defendant to not use intoxicants in conjunction with the defendant's operation of a motor vehicle and to comply fully with the laws of this state designed to discourage the use of intoxicants in conjunction with motor vehicle operation;

(e) A notice to the defendant that the diversion agreement will be considered to be violated if the court receives notice that the defendant at any time during the diversion period committed the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants or committed a violation of ORS 811.170;

(f) An agreement by the defendant to keep the court advised of the defendant's current mailing address at all times during the diversion period;

(g) A waiver by the defendant of any former jeopardy rights under the federal and state constitutions and ORS 131.505 to 131.525 in any subsequent action upon the charge or any other offenses based upon the same criminal episode;

(h) A sworn statement, as defined in ORS 162.055, by the defendant certifying that the defendant meets the criteria set out in ORS 813.215 to be eligible to enter into the driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement; and

(i) An agreement by the defendant to pay court-appointed attorney fees as determined by the court.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.210: Petition; filing fee; diagnostic assessment fee; service on prosecutor; objection.

(1) After an accusatory instrument has been filed charging the defendant with the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants, a defendant may file with the court a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement described in ORS 813.200. The petition:

(a) Must be filed within 30 days after the date of the defendant's first appearance on the summons, unless a later filing date is allowed by the court upon a showing of good cause. For purposes of this paragraph, the filing of a demurrer, a motion to suppress or a motion for an omnibus hearing does not constitute good cause.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, may not be filed after entry of a guilty plea or a no contest plea or after commencement of any trial on the charge whether or not a new trial or retrial is ordered for any reason.

(2) The defendant shall pay to the court, at the time of filing a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement, a filing fee established under ORS 813.240. The court may make provision for payment of the filing fee by the defendant on an installment basis. The court may waive all or part of the filing fee in cases involving indigent defendants. The filing fee paid to the court under this subsection shall be retained by the court if the petition is allowed. The filing fee shall be distributed as provided by ORS 813.240.

(3) The defendant shall pay to the agency or organization providing the diagnostic assessment, at the time the petition is allowed, the fee required by ORS 813.240 (2).

(4)(a) Unless otherwise provided under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the defendant shall pay to the court any court-appointed attorney fees agreed to under ORS 813.200 (4)(i). Payments shall be made prior to the end of the diversion period on a schedule determined by the court.

(b) The court may waive all or part of the court-appointed attorney fees agreed to under ORS 813.200 (4)(i).

(5) The defendant shall cause a copy of the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement to be served upon the district attorney or city attorney. The district attorney or city attorney may file with the court, within 15 days after the date of service, a written objection to the petition and a request for a hearing.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.215: Eligibility for diversion.

A defendant is eligible for diversion if:

(1) The defendant had no charge of an offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants or its statutory counterpart in any jurisdiction, other than the charge for the present offense, pending on the date the defendant filed the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement;

(2) The defendant has not been convicted of an offense described in subsection (1) of this section within the period beginning 10 years before the date of the commission of the present offense and ending on the date the defendant filed the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement;

(3) The defendant was not participating in a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion program or in any similar alcohol or drug rehabilitation program, other than a program entered into as a result of the charge for the present offense, in this state or in any other jurisdiction on the date the defendant filed the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement;

(4) The defendant did not participate in a diversion or rehabilitation program described in subsection (3) of this section, other than a program entered into as a result of the charge for the present offense, within the period beginning 10 years before the date of the commission of the present offense and ending on the date the defendant filed the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement;

(5) The defendant had no charge of an offense of murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide or assault that resulted from the operation of a motor vehicle pending in this state or in any other jurisdiction on the date the defendant filed the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement;

(6) The defendant has not been convicted of an offense described in subsection (5) of this section within the period beginning 10 years before the date of the commission of the present offense and ending on the date the defendant filed the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement;

(7) The defendant did not have a commercial driver license at the time of the offense;

(8) The defendant was not operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the offense; and

(9) The present driving while under the influence of intoxicants offense did not involve an accident resulting in:

(a) Death of any person other than the defendant; or

(b) Physical injury as defined in ORS 161.015 to any person other than the defendant.

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Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.220: Matters to be considered by court in determining to allow diversion agreement; reasons for denial.

After the time for requesting a hearing under ORS 813.210 has expired with no request for a hearing, or after a hearing requested under ORS 813.210, the court shall determine whether to allow or deny a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement. In making a determination under this section, the court:

(1) Shall consider whether the diversion will be of benefit to the defendant and the community.

(2) May take into consideration whether there was an early recognition by the defendant during the proceeding that a course of diagnosis and treatment of problem drinking, alcoholism or drug dependency would be beneficial.

(3) May take into consideration whether there is a probability that the defendant will cooperate with the diagnostic assessment and treatment agencies.

(4) May take into consideration whether the defendant will observe the restrictions contained in the diversion agreement.

(5) May take into consideration whether the offense was committed in a motor vehicle and whether there was a passenger in the motor vehicle who was under 18 years of age and at least three years younger than the defendant.

(6) Shall deny the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement if the defendant failed to appear at an arraignment on the present offense without good cause.

(7) Shall deny the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement if the defendant was charged with or convicted of an offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants or its statutory counterpart in any jurisdiction after the date the defendant filed the petition.

(8) Shall deny the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement if the defendant participated in a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion program or in any similar alcohol or drug rehabilitation program, other than a program entered into as a result of the charge for the present offense, in this state or in any other jurisdiction after the date the defendant filed the petition.

(9) Shall deny the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement if the defendant was charged with or convicted of an offense of murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide or assault that resulted from the operation of a motor vehicle in this state or in any other jurisdiction after the date the defendant filed the petition.

Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.410. Receipt of police reports with implied consent test results; hearing; appeal and review

(1) If the Department of Transportation receives from a police officer a report that is in substantial compliance with ORS 813.120, the department shall suspend the driving privileges of the person in this state on the 30th day after the date of arrest or, if the report indicates that the person failed a blood test, on the 60th day after receipt of the report, unless, at a hearing described under this section, the department determines that the suspension would not be valid as described in this section. A suspension of driving privileges imposed under this subsection shall be for a period of time established under ORS 813.420.

(2) If the department receives from a police officer a report pursuant to ORS 813.120 that discloses that the person holds a commercial driver license and that the person was driving a motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle and refused to submit to a test under ORS 813.100 or that the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle and submitted to a breath or blood test and the person's blood, as shown by the test, had 0.04 percent or more by weight of alcohol, the department shall suspend the person's commercial driver license on the 30th day after the date of arrest or, if the report indicates that the person failed a blood test, on the 60th day after receipt of the report, unless, at a hearing described under this section, the department determines that the suspension would not be valid as described in this section. A commercial driver license suspension imposed under this subsection shall be for a period of time established under ORS 813.404.

(3) If within 10 days from the date of arrest, or, if the person fails a blood test, within 10 days from the date the department sends notice of suspension, the department receives a written request for a hearing from a person whose driving privileges or commercial driver license the department proposes to suspend under this section, the department shall provide a hearing in accordance with this section. Except as otherwise provided under this section, a hearing held by the department under this section shall be subject to the provisions for contested cases, other than appeal provisions, under ORS chapter 183. The applicable appeal provisions are as provided under ORS 813.450 and section 24, chapter 672, Oregon Laws 1985. Notwithstanding ORS 809.430, the department is not required to give any notice of intent to suspend or suspension in addition to that provided under ORS 813.100.

(4) A hearing required by this section is subject to all of the following:

(a) The hearing shall be before an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605.

(b) Unless there is an agreement between the person and the department that the hearing be conducted elsewhere, the hearing shall be held either in the county where the alleged offense occurred or at any place within 100 miles of the place where the offense is alleged to have occurred, as established by the department by rule.

(c) The department may authorize the administrative law judge to issue a final order in any case.

(d) A person who requests a hearing under this section and who fails, without just cause, to appear in person or through an attorney waives the right to a hearing. If a person waives a right to a hearing under this paragraph, the department is not required to make any showing at hearing.

(e) Except as provided in ORS 813.440 or upon remand under ORS 813.450, the department shall hold the hearing and issue a final order within 30 days of the date of the arrest or, if the person fails a blood test, within 60 days from the date the department received the report of the failure.

(f) In connection with the hearing, the department or its authorized representative may administer oaths and shall issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses at the hearing requested by the person or the department and the production of relevant documents.

(g) The hearing shall be recorded by whatever means may be determined by the department and shall include testimony and exhibits, if any. The record of the proceedings shall not be transcribed unless requested by a party to the proceeding.

(5) This subsection shall be narrowly construed so as to effect the legislative purpose of limiting the scope of hearings under this section. The scope of a hearing under this section shall be limited to whether the suspension is valid as described in this subsection. A suspension under this section is valid if all of the following requirements have been met:

(a) The person, at the time the person was requested to submit to a test under ORS 813.100, was under arrest for driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or a municipal ordinance.

(b) The police had reasonable grounds to believe, at the time the request was made, that the person arrested had been driving under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal ordinance.

(c) The person refused a test under ORS 813.100, or took a breath or blood test and the test disclosed that the level of alcohol in the person's blood at the time of the test was:

(A) 0.08 percent or more by weight if the person was not driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(B) 0.04 percent or more by weight if the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle; or

(C) Any amount if the person was under 21 years of age.

(d) If the report under ORS 813.120 indicates that the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle, the vehicle was in fact a commercial motor vehicle as defined in ORS 801.208.

(e) The person had been informed under ORS 813.100 of rights and consequences as described under ORS 813.130.

(f) The person was given written notice required under ORS 813.100.

(g) If the person arrested submitted to a test under ORS 813.100, the person administering the test was qualified to administer the test under ORS 813.160.

(h) If the person arrested submitted to a test under ORS 813.100, the methods, procedures and equipment used in the test complied with requirements under ORS 813.160.

(6) A suspension imposed under this section shall remain in effect pending any appeal or remand of a final order issued under this section and there shall be no stay of the suspension pending appeal or remand.

(7) Unless a person fails, without just cause, to appear in person or through an attorney at a hearing requested under this section, a person shall have the right to appeal any final order by the department after a hearing under this section by filing a petition. The following apply to this subsection:

(a) The person shall file the petition in the circuit court for the county where the person resides or, if the person does not reside in Oregon, in the circuit court of the county in which the arrest took place within 30 days after issuance of the final order of the department.

(b) The court upon receipt of the petition shall set the matter for hearing upon 10 days' notice to the department and the petitioner unless hearing is waived by both the department and the petitioner.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-025-0000: Statement of Purpose

The purpose of these rules is to implement and interpret ORS Chapters 801 and 813 with regard to field sobriety tests. The Department of State Police is empowered to make rules interpreting and implementing the described statutes. It is intended by these rules to standardize field sobriety tests throughout the state.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-025-0005: General Requirements of ORS 801.272

ORS 801.272 generally provides that the Oregon State Police approve by rule, after consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (BPSST), physical and/or mental tests that enable a police officer or trier of fact to screen for or detect evidence of physical condition that indicates probable impairment from intoxicating liquor, a controlled substance or a combination of intoxicating liquor and controlled substance. Tests meeting the requirements of ORS 801.272 are defined as field sobriety tests and are listed and described in OAR 257-025-0012 and OAR 257-025-0020.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-025-0010: Acts, Signs, and Symptoms of Intoxicant Impairment

The following acts, signs or symptoms are, typically, present in circumstances of intoxicant impairment. They are not field sobriety tests. A police officer may testify to their presence at any proceeding, criminal or civil, resulting from a DUII (driving under the influence of intoxicants) arrest. These acts, signs and symptoms include, but are not limited to:

(1) Difficulty in walking or unusual walking.

(2) Difficulty standing.

(3) Difficulty following directions.

(4) Odor of alcoholic beverage on the breath

(5) Flushed or pale appearance.

(6) Speech difficulties or unusual speech patterns.

(7) Disorderly or unusual conduct or demeanor.

(8) Lack of muscular coordination or muscular tremors.

(9) Evidence of mental disturbance.

(10) Visual disorders or difficulties.

(11) Sleepiness or drowsiness.

(12) Dizziness.

(13) Nausea or vomiting.

(14) Mood swings.

(15) Difficultly with divided attention.

(16) Bloodshot and/or watery and/or glassy eyes.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-025-0012: Approved Field Sobriety Tests

(1) The following "field sobriety tests", as that phrase is defined by ORS. 801.272, are approved by the Department of State Police, after consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (BPSST), for use by sworn police officers:

(a) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN);

(b) Walk and turn test;

(c) One Leg Stand;

(d) Modified Finger to Nose Test;

(e) Finger Count;

(f) Alphabet;

(g) Counting;

(h) Internal Clock;

(i) Romberg Balance Test.

(2) The following additional approved tests may be performed by police officers who have completed the 8-hour "Drugs That Impair Driving" curriculum:

(a) Lack of Convergence Test;

(b) Pupil Size Estimation;

(c) Pulse Rate Examination.

(3) Officers trained and approved by the Oregon State Police as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) may utilize any of the above listed tests plus the following approved tests which are only included in the DRE training. Tests which may be utilized upon successful completion of the 72-hours of DRE training include:

(a) Physical examination tests including the following: the person's vital signs (pulse, temperature and blood pressure); the person's psychophysical responses (coordination of mind and body); signs of administration of drugs (injection sites, etc.); eye responses (horizontal/vertical gaze nystagmus, eye convergence, pupil size under varying light intensities); and physical and behavioral characteristics (muscle rigidity or flaccidity, hyperactivity, etc.).

(4) These rules are necessary for the implementation of ORS 801.272. No stop, arrest, civil or criminal proceeding commenced prior to the effective date of these rules is affected by the requirements of these rules.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-025-0020: Conducting Approved Field Sobriety Tests

(1) Nothing in this rule prohibits the police officer from providing additional information to the person asked or requested to take the field sobriety tests that the officer considers convenient or appropriate. By way of example, but not limitation, the officer may orally describe some or all of the tests intended to be administered. Prior to the administration of each field sobriety test, the officer shall generally explain the field sobriety test to the person requested to take the test. The field sobriety tests shall be administered substantially as described below. Each field sobriety test, as described below, is specifically found to meet the requirements of ORS 801.272:

(a) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus: The police officer must have received training in the administration of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test by the Oregon State Police, BPSST, or other governmental entity prior to its administration under this rule. The officer shall use a stimulus (such as a finger, pencil or penlight) held vertically in front of the person's face approximately 12 to 15 inches away from the person's face. The person tested must hold their head still. The officer, during the administration of the testing procedures, should conduct the testing procedures in the order listed unless circumstances or conditions dictate otherwise:

(A) The officer shall move the stimulus from the center of the face to the side, checking for the lack of smooth pursuit of the eyes as they track the stimulus;

(B) The officer shall check for distinct nystagmus at the maximum deviation of each eye;

(C) The officer shall check for the onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees in each eye.

(b) Walk and Turn Test: The officer will instruct the person, while standing, to place the person's left foot on a line (if no line is available, use a general direction for the person to walk an imaginary line) then place the right foot on the line with the heel of that foot ahead of the toes of the left foot. Instruct the person to take nine steps down the line, keeping arms at sides, looking at feet, and counting each step while walking heel-to-toe. Instruct the person how to turn (at the discretion of the officer) and to walk back in the same manner previously described. Generally demonstrate the test.

(c) One Leg Stand: Instruct the person to stand straight with the person's feet together and arms at the sides. Instruct the person to raise one foot approximately six inches off the ground while looking at the foot, and to count "1001, 1002, 1003," etc., until told to stop by the officer. The officer will then time the person for thirty seconds. The person will count 1001, 1002, 1003, etc., until told to stop by the officer. The officer may conduct the same test with the other foot. Generally demonstrate the test.

(d) Romberg Balance Test:

(A) Instruct the person to stand straight with feet together with arms at the person's sides.

(B) While standing as described above, instruct the person to tilt their head backward, close their eyes and estimate the passage of thirty seconds before opening their eyes again. Generally demonstrate the test.

(e) Modified Finger to Nose Test: Instruct the person to stand straight with heels together, eyes closed, arms at sides, and head tilted back. Instruct the person to touch the end of the person's nose with end of the index finger by bringing the person's arm and hand from the person's side directly to the end of the nose. Have the person repeat for the other index finger and repeat the test in the same manner, if deemed appropriate. Generally demonstrate the test.

(f) Finger count: Have the person hold a hand out and touch each of the four fingers with the thumb of that hand and count 1-2-3-4, 4-3-2-1,or any other order deemed appropriate by the officer. Generally demonstrate the test.

(g) Alphabet: Have the person say the alphabet or any portion of the alphabet the officer may choose. This test may be used as part of the Romberg test.

(h) Counting: Have the person count any length of numbers, forward or backward, as the officer may require. This test may be used as part of the Romberg test.

(i) Internal Clock: Ask the person to tell you when 30 seconds has elapsed. Time the person's estimation.

(2) Pursuant to OAR 257-025-0012 a police officer may administer any, all, or none of the field sobriety tests described in this rule as deemed appropriate in the sole discretion of the police officer.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-025-0025: Effective Date

These rules take effect upon filing.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-030-0105: Definitions; Severability

(1) As used in these rules, "Chemical Test" and "Chemical Analysis" of a person's breath both mean the quantitative analysis for alcohol by means of direct or indirect measurement of physicochemical technique. Two valid breath samples, provided within a single testing sequence and culminating in a printed report with a completed test result shall constitute a "Chemical Test" of a person's breath.

(2) A "valid breath sample" means a sample of a person's breath provided in such a manner to be acceptable for analysis by the instrument.

(3) Severability: If any part or provision of OAR 257-030-0105 to 257-030-0170 or the application thereof is held invalid, the remaining part(s) or provision(s) shall remain in full force and effect.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-030-0110: Criteria for Approval of Breath Testing Equipment

Any instrument or equipment to be used for the testing of a person's breath to determine the alcohol content of the blood may be approved by the Oregon State Police if one or more of the following criteria are met:

(1) Submission by the manufacturer or distributor of the instrument of at least two reports of studies correlating blood analysis and breath tests performed with this instrument, conducted by two separate laboratories of governmental health or law enforcement agencies, or independent organizations, financially unrelated to the manufacturer or distributor of such instruments.

(2) Provision of a production model of the instrument by the manufacturer or distributor to the Oregon State Police for a sufficient period of time to allow Oregon State Police technician(s) to conduct sufficient investigation and laboratory tests to adequately ascertain accuracy and reproducibility of the breath testing equipment.

(3) Those instruments which have been found by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conform to the model specifications for evidential breath testing devices, and which are listed on the Conforming Products List in the Federal Register.

(4) Subsequent series of above instruments, so long as the subsequent changes and series do not diminish the instrument's ability to accurately determine blood alcohol content.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-030-0120: Approved Breath Testing Equipment

The following breath testing equipment is approved under OAR 257-030-0110 for performing chemical analysis of a person's breath: The Intoxilyzer 8000: Correlation studies performed with the Intoxilyzer 8000 by Oregon State Police technician(s) are incorporated as Appendix 2: Studies Performed with the Intoxilyzer® 8000.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-030-0130: Approved Methods for Operating the Intoxilyzer 8000

The following method of performing Chemical Analysis of a subject's breath is approved for the Intoxilyzer 8000:

(1) Test Identification: A check list containing an outline of the approved procedures shall be used and completed by all operators of this instrument. Failure to record information specified in this section does not invalidate the test result obtained if the testing procedures were otherwise followed.

(2) Pre-Test Requirement:

(a) The operator is certain that the subject has not taken anything by mouth (drinking, smoking, eating, taking medication, etc.), vomited, or regurgitated liquid from the stomach into mouth, for at least fifteen minutes before taking the test;

(b) There is no requirement that the operator be the person who makes observation of the subject. The person performing the Pre-Test Requirement (observation period) need not possess a permit for the testing of alcoholic content of blood;

(c) The Pre-Test Requirement (observation period) does not require that the subject rinse the mouth or remove dentures prior to providing a breath sample;

(d) The use of a mouthpiece by the subject during the testing sequence does not constitute a violation of the Pre-Test Requirement.

(3) Test Procedure: The operator shall administer the test (consisting of two valid breath samples, provided within a single testing sequence and culminating in a printed report with a completed test result) as follows:

(a) Ensure that the instrument display indicates "Ready to Start";

(b) Push "Start Test" button to initiate the test sequence;

(c) Once the operator initiates the testing sequence by pressing the "Start Test" button, the testing sequence shall be conducted without interruption until:

(A) The instrument completes the test sequence and the operator obtains a completed test report; or

(B) The operator depresses the "Start Test" button or the "R" key on the keyboard to indicate that the subject refused the test; or

(C) The operator or the instrument aborts the testing sequence.

(d) Using the instrument's bar code scanner and/or keyboard, the operator shall enter sufficient information to:

(A) identify the operator conducting the test; and

(B) establish that the operator possesses a valid operator permit and PIN combination. The operator should also enter sufficient information to link the test report to the test subject. The instrument will start the testing sequence when the operator's permit has been validated and the data entry process is complete;

(e) After instructing the subject on how to give a proper breath sample, have the subject provide a breath sample through the mouthpiece when "Please blow into mouthpiece to activate tone" appears on the display;

(f) Continued Observation Period: The operator shall continue to observe the subject and remain certain that the subject does not take anything by mouth (drink, smoke, eat, take medication(s), etc.), vomit, or regurgitate liquid from the stomach into mouth until the second breath sample request period is completed. The use of a mouthpiece by the subject during the testing sequence does not constitute a violation of the observation period.

(g) When "Please blow into mouthpiece to activate tone" again appears on the display, have the subject provide a second breath sample;

(h) Once the instrument accepts the second breath sample, it will automatically perform an analysis of a gaseous sample containing a known alcohol vapor concentration ("control sample") to test the accuracy and proper working order of the instrument. The operator does not need to take any action with the instrument at this time other than to monitor the progression of the instrument through the remainder of the test sequence. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(i) When the instrument has successfully completed the test sequence, the operator will be afforded an opportunity to enter into and review comments added to the test report. The test report will then be printed with the test result.

(k) If at any time the operator has questions concerning the breath testing procedures or sequence, the operator should consult the Intoxilyzer 8000 Operator's Guide located near the instrument.

(4) Testing Sequence: The instrument will conduct the test as follows:

(a) Test Authorization: The operator shall enter into the instrument a permit and Personal Identification Number (PIN) information through the bar code scanner and/or keyboard for the purpose of: (1) identifying the operator conducting the test, and (2) establishing that the operator possesses a valid operator permit and PIN combination. Only operators who possess both a valid permit and PIN will be authorized to conduct a test sequence. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(b) Data Entry: The operator should enter information into the instrument through the bar code scanner and/or keyboard for the purposes of linking a breath test document to the test subject. The instrument will proceed to the next step when the data entry process is complete;

(c) Air Blank: The instrument will draw in outside air to purge the unit of any alcohol or other material which may be present in the sample cell. It is also looking at the operational environment and analyzing for any possible contaminant which may be present in the room air. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(d) Diagnostics: The instrument will perform a complete diagnostic check on its components and operational standards. If all the operational components and standards are within proper parameters, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(e) Air Blank: The instrument will draw in outside air to purge the unit of any alcohol or other material which may be present in the sample cell. It is also looking at the operational environment and analyzing for any possible contaminant which may be present in the room air. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(f) Breath Sample: At this time the instrument will display "Please blow into mouthpiece to activate tone." The subject is instructed on how to give a proper breath sample. The subject has approximately three minutes to comply with this request. The breath sample collection phase has been completed and will proceed to the next step when:

(A) The instrument accepts the breath sample; or

(B) The operator depresses the "Start Test" button or the "R" key on the keyboard to indicate that the subject has refused the test; or

(C) The three minute request period lapses; or

(D) The operator or the instrument aborts the testing sequence.

(g) Air Blank: This air blank is to purge the instrument of the collected sample and once again check the operational environment for any possible contaminants. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(h) Air Blank: In preparation for the next breath sample, the instrument will delay for approximately ninety (90) seconds and then will draw in outside air to purge the unit of any alcohol or other material which may be present in the sample cell. It is also looking at the operational environment and analyzing for any possible contaminant which may be present in the room air. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(i) Breath Sample: At this time, the instrument will again display "Please blow into mouthpiece to activate tone." The subject has approximately three minutes to comply with this request. The breath sample collection phase is complete and the instrument will proceed to the next step when:

(A) The instrument accepts the breath sample; or

(B) The operator depresses the "Start Test" button or the "R" key on the keyboard to indicate that the subject refused the test; or

(C) The three minute request period lapses; or

(D) The operator or the instrument aborts the testing sequence.

(j) Air Blank: The instrument will draw in outside air to purge the unit of any alcohol or other material which may be present in the sample cell. It is also looking at the operational environment and analyzing for any possible contaminant which may be present in the room air. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(k) Control Sample: The instrument will perform an analysis of a gaseous sample containing a known alcohol vapor concentration, the result of which must be within a range of 0.010 high to 0.020 low of the expected value, to test the accuracy and proper working order of the instrument. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(l) Air Blank: This air blank is to purge the instrument of the collected sample and once again check the operational environment for any possible contaminants. If all parameters are met, the instrument will proceed to the next step;

(m) Comments: The instrument will display three (3) prompts for the operator to enter any observations made during the test sequence. This information will be printed on the test report by the instrument. Entry of comment information is not required and does not preclude the operator from placing handwritten comments on the test report. The instrument will proceed to the next step when the comment entry process is complete.

(n) Test Report: The final phase of the testing sequence is the printing of the test report. If all parameters and every operational aspect of the instrument were proper, a completed test report is produced by the instrument. The test report will be titled "Breath Test Report" with the result of the chemical test printed in the "Test Result" box. If at any time there was a malfunction, event, or condition that would affect the validity of the test, or any section of the instrument was not in correct working order, the instrument would have aborted the test sequence and not produced a completed test report.

(5) Completed Test Report: A "Completed" test report is one which indicates a numeric test result, a refusal, or the presence of an interfering substance:

(a) A test report obtained using the "Reprint" option contains the identical information as would be printed on the original report and may be used in addition to or in place of the original test report. A "Reprint" may be performed either locally at the instrument location or remotely by the Oregon State Police;

(b) If during either of the breath sample collection periods, the subject refuses, through some willful act, to follow the instructions to provide an adequate breath sample, the operator may depress the "Start Test" button or the "R" key on the instrument keyboard to terminate the breath testing sequence. The instrument will indicate "Refused" on the display and a test result of "Refused" will be produced. A printed test report, as described in this subsection, is not required to document the operator's decision to terminate the breath test request phase as refused.

(c) If the instrument detects the presence of acetone or other substances which could interfere with the instrument's ability to accurately measure the amount of ethyl alcohol in the breath, it will display the message "Interfering Substance Detected" and abort the testing sequence. The printout on the test report will indicate "Interfering Substance" and "*Invalid Test -- Interfering Substance Detected". This is a completed test and the operator should not restart the testing sequence.

(6) Incomplete Test Report: The following conditions will result in an incomplete test report:

(a) If the subject did not provide a breath sample or blow with sufficient force to activate the minimum breath flow requirements of the instrument at any time within either of the three minute breath sample collection periods, the instrument will indicate "No Sample Given" and print "*Invalid Test -- No Sample Given". If the test report indicates "No Sample Given", the operator should restart the testing sequence and proceed until a completed test report is obtained;

(b) If the operator receives an exception message and printout from the instrument, such as "*Invalid Sample -- Residual Alcohol Present", or "*Invalid Test --" (not to include "*Invalid Test -- Interfering Substance Detected"), etc., the operator should consult the "Suggested Corrective Action" outlined near the bottom of the test report, take appropriate action, and restart the testing sequence. Nothing in this subsection precludes an operator from terminating the breath testing sequence as "Refused" if the subject refuses, through a willful act, to follow the instructions of the operator. A printed test report, as described in section (5)(b), is not required to document the operator's decision to terminate the breath test sequence as "Refused".

(7) Failure to record information specified in section (1) and subsection (4)(b) of this rule does not invalidate the test result obtained if the testing procedures were otherwise followed.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-030-0140: Determining Agreement of Breath Samples Within a Testing Sequence

Agreement between two valid breath samples within a testing sequence is established when the subject sample measurements agree within plus or minus ten percent of their mean, inclusive of the upper and lower bounds of the range. If the instrument establishes agreement, the lower breath sample measurement shall be truncated to two decimal places and reported as the chemical test result. If the subject sample measurements do not agree, the instrument will abort the testing sequence and display "Sample Correlation Failure".

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-030-0150: Qualifications of Breath Test Equipment Operators

(1) No individual shall operate approved breath testing equipment to determine the alcoholic content of the blood of a person in accordance with the provisions of ORS 813.160 unless that individual has been issued and maintains a valid permit to operate such equipment by the Oregon State Police.

(2) To qualify for training and to obtain a permit for the operation of approved breath testing equipment, an individual must be a police officer as defined in ORS 801.395 or a trained technician of the Oregon State Police. The term police officer includes reserve police officer.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-030-0160: Training for Operators of Breath Test Equipment

(1) The Oregon State Police, or instructors approved by the Oregon State Police will provide a course of instruction as provided in ORS 813.160.

(2) Upon completion of the course of instruction, a written examination will be given and a passing grade of 80 percent or above will be required. Each officer or technician obtaining a passing grade will be issued a permit by the Oregon State Police stating the method and equipment the officer or technician is qualified to operate.

(3) Upon issuance of a permit to operate by the Oregon State Police, the operator shall select a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to be used by the Oregon State Police to establish the operator's operator permit and PIN combination. The operator permit number shall be the operator's Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) number. The operator's permit and PIN combination shall be unique and kept confidential by both the operator and the Oregon Department of State Police.

(4) Expiration:

(a) Permits shall expire at intervals not to exceed three (3) years from the original date of issue, unless renewed for an additional three (3) year period.

(5) Renewal:

(a) Operators that successfully complete the permit renewal process shall be issued a new expiration date not to exceed three years from the date of renewal. The issuance of a renewal date shall have the effect of extending the same authorizations granted under the original permit to operate breath testing equipment.

(6) Suspension and Re-instatement of Permits:

(a) Operators that do not successfully complete the permit renewal process before the expiration date assigned to the individual permit shall have their authorization to operate breath testing equipment suspended.

(b) Upon suspension of a permit, an operator shall be granted a "grace period" not to exceed ninety (90) days in which to complete the renewal process without further penalty or reduction in operator status. Upon successful completion of the renewal process, the operator's permit shall be re-instated with the same authorizations issued under the original permit.

(c) Failure to complete the renewal process within the ninety (90) day grace period shall result in termination of the operator's permit.

(7) Termination and Revocation of Permits:

(a) Pursuant to ORS 813.160, operator permits are subject to termination and revocation at the discretion of the Department of Oregon State Police.

(b) Termination of an operator permit shall occur at 12:01 a.m. upon the ninety-first (91st) day after the date of expiration assigned to the permit.

(c) Revocation of an operator permit shall occur for any of the following reasons including, but not limited to:

(A) Disqualification of operator status or eligibility for training under OAR 257-030-0150;

(B) Failure to adhere to approved methods and procedures for operating breath testing equipment under ORS 813.160;

(C) For any other conduct deemed contrary to the Implied Consent Program at the discretion of the Department of State Police.

(d) An operator whose permit has been terminated or revoked by the Department may be eligible for reinstatement of their permit upon successful completion of an approved course of instruction as provided in ORS 813.160.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 257-030-0170: Certification of Accuracy of Breath Test Equipment

Pursuant to ORS 813.160(b)(C), a trained technician of the Oregon State Police shall conduct an accuracy test of approved breath testing equipment and certify the accuracy of the equipment if accuracy test performance is within a range of 0.010 high to 0.020 low of the expected value. The testing can be performed by either an on site test, or by remote testing via telephone, modem, or Internet connection utilizing a computer. The computerized testing will utilize a security system to ensure the integrity of the scientific testing of the breath test equipment.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 735-090-0000: Definitions

As used in OAR 735-090-0000 through 735-090-0120, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Agency" means Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) of the Oregon Department of Transportation.

(2) "Hearings Program" means and is a section of the Office of Administrative Hearings that performs services under contract for DMV and includes the Hearings Case Management Unit.

(3) "Error of the Department," as used in ORS 813.440(1)(c), means:

(a) An act or omission of the agency, which by its occurrence, prevented the petitioning party from being present at a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges; or

(b) An act or omission of the agency in issuing a subpoena to a witness, including a police officer, to a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges and where the witness' presence at the reported or recorded hearing is required in order for the agency to establish the required elements under ORS 813.410(5); or

(c) An act or omission of the agency in issuing a subpoena to a necessary witness where:

(A) The agency receives the petitioning party's request to subpoena a necessary witness more than 72 hours prior to the time and date that a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges is scheduled; and

(B) The act or omission, by its occurrence, prevented the necessary witness from being present at the hearing; or

(d) An act or omission of the agency that prevents a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges from being conducted.

(4) "Other just cause" as used in ORS 813.440(1)(f) means:

(a) Circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the petitioning party and beyond the ability of a reasonable person to foresee, which:

(A) Prevented the petitioning party from filing of a timely request for a hearing as set forth in ORS 813.410(3); or

(B) Prevented the petitioning party from requesting the agency to subpoena a necessary witness more than 72 hours prior to the time and date that a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges is scheduled; or

(C) Prevented the petitioning party from being present at a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges.

(b) Circumstances where a petitioning party moves for a continuance of a hearing or a request that a necessary witness be subpoenaed to a hearing and, due to circumstances beyond the control of the petitioning party:

(A) The necessary witness does not appear at the hearing because the necessary witness was unknown to the petitioning party prior to a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges; or

(B) The necessary witness does not appear at the hearing and could not be served with a subpoena at least 72 hours prior to a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges.

(c) Circumstances beyond the control of the agency that prevented a hearing officer from conducting a recorded or reported hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges.

(5) "Necessary witness" means a witness whose testimony is essential to support a material fact or position of the petitioning party. The fact or position to be supported by the necessary witness must be within the scope of an implied consent hearing as set forth in ORS 813.410(5).

(6) "Offense" means the alleged Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicants incident.

(7) "Petitioner" means the person whose driving privileges may be suspended.

(8) "Petitioning Party" means the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney.

(9) "Received by DMV" means:

(a) Personally delivered to DMV Headquarters. 1905 Lana Ave. NE, Salem, OR;

(b) Delivered by mail to DMV Headquarters, 1905 Lana Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97314; or

(c) Received by facsimile machine at telephone number (503) 945-5521.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 735-090-0020: Hearings Requests

(1) Hearings requests shall be in writing. Request should include:

(a) Petitioner's full name;

(b) Petitioner's complete mailing address;

(c) Date of arrest;

(d) Petitioner's Oregon driver license number;

(e) Petitioner's date of birth;

(f) Telephone number where petitioner can be called between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.;

(g) Brief statement of the issues the petitioner proposes to raise at the hearing;

(h) Dates and times the petitioner or attorney cannot appear at a hearing;

(i) A request to have the hearing held by telephone, if desired.

(j) A request for an interpreter for a non-English speaking petitioner must be made at the time of the hearing request.

(2) To be considered timely, a hearing request submitted pursuant to ORS 813.132 or 813.410(3), for failure of a breath test or refusal of a breath, blood or urine test, must be received by DMV by the tenth day following the arrest of the petitioner. Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure 10A (ORCP 10A) shall be used to determine the computation of time.

(3) To be considered timely, a hearing request submitted pursuant to ORS 813.410(3), for failure of a blood test, must be received by DMV by the tenth day from the date the department sends notice of suspension. ORCP 10A shall be used to determine the computation of time.

(4) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall issue a final order denying an untimely hearing request unless the petitioning party demonstrates that the request should be granted under ORS 813.440.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 735-090-0040: Document Submission Requirements

(1) The following documents, sent by police agencies, shall be received by DMV by the tenth day following arrest. These documents are:

(a) Original and a copy of the Implied Consent Combined Report, Form 735-0075, and if applicable, the CDL Implied Consent Addendum, Form 735-0075A; and

(b) The Oregon driver license or permit if confiscated.

(2) An Implied Consent Combined Report, Form 735-0075, and if applicable, a CDL Implied Consent Addendum, Form 735-0075A, not received within ten days following the arrest and failure of the breath test or refusal of a breath, blood or urine test, are inadmissible at any hearing conducted within 30 days following the arrest pursuant to ORS 813.132 or 813.410, but are admissible in a hearing authorized under ORS 813.440.

(3) The original and a copy of the Implied Consent Blood Test Failure Report, Form 735-0055, sent by police agencies, shall be received by DMV by the 45th day following arrest. If form 735-0055 is not received within 45 days following the date of arrest, no license suspension action will be taken by DMV.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 735-090-0051: Subpoena of Witness

The department will not in any circumstance compel a witness to attend and testify at a hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges unless the witness is served with a subpoena at least 72 hours prior to the time of the hearing.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 735-090-0101: Hearing Location

(1) DMV designates the location of the hearing to be the location of the administrative law judge. The hearing must be held either in the county where the alleged offense occurred or at any place within 100 air miles of the place where the offense is alleged to have occurred. The administrative law judge may hold a hearing or portion of a hearing by telephone and permit a party or witness to appear in person at the hearing.

(2) If there is a mutual agreement between the petitioning party and DMV, a hearing or telephone hearing may be held at a location outside of either the county where the alleged offense occurred or 100 air miles of the place where the offense is alleged to have occurred.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 735-090-0110: Just Cause Petitions

Persons wishing to have the agency consider, under ORS 813.440, their grounds for not filing a timely hearing request or for not attending a hearing shall include the following in their petition:

(1) The information specified in OAR 735-090-0020(1);

(2) The date and DMV case number of the defaulted hearing, when applicable; and

(3) A statement of the circumstances relied upon for just cause and an explanation of how those circumstances caused the failure to file a timely hearing request or to appear at a scheduled hearing; and

(4) Any other documentation relied upon.

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 735-090-0120: Official Duty Conflicts

(1) If a subpoenaed police officer is unable to appear at a hearing under ORS 813.410 due to official duty conflicts, a scheduled hearing shall be set as soon as practicable.

(2) The agency shall rescind the suspension of the petitioner's driving privileges pending the outcome of the scheduled hearing conducted pursuant to ORS 813.440(1)(d).

(3) The Hearings Program may receive notification of an official duty conflict before or after a hearing. Post hearing notification must be received by the Hearings Case Management Unit no later than 10 days after the hearing. Verification must be to the satisfaction of the department.

(4) An official duty conflict exists if the subpoenaed police officer is unable to attend the hearing due to any of the following conditions:

(a) Community caretaking pursuant to ORS 133.033;

(b) Court;

(c) Hazardous or impeding travel conditions;

(d) Participating in employer approved training;

(e) Physical incapacity; or

(f) Service in the US Armed Forces, military reserves, National Guard or the organized militia.

(5) Nothing in this rule prevents the taking of evidence at the time of the originally scheduled hearing and continuing the hearing for the testimony of the unavailable police witness(es).

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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 735-090-0130: Error of the Department

In accordance with the definition of "Error of the Department" specified in OAR 735-090-0000(3), in a hearing that determines the validity of a suspension of driving privileges under ORS 813.410, if the department presents hearsay evidence to establish the required elements under ORS 813.410(5) and a petitioning party presents substantial evidence that contradicts the hearsay evidence, the department shall rescind the suspension and continue the hearing pursuant to ORS 813.440(1)(c) in order for the department to subpoena the hearsay witness to the continued hearing.

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Our office is located in Bend, Oregon and we generally serve clients in the following counties and cities of Oregon: Crook County; Deschutes County; Jefferson County; Klamath County; Bend (97701, 97702, 97707, 97708, 97709); Black Butte (97759); Chemult (97731); Chiloquin (97604); Crater Lake (97604); Crescent (97733); Culver (97734); Diamond Lake (97731); Gilchrist (97737); Klamath Falls (97601, 97602, 97603, 97625); La Pine (97739); Madras (97741); Powell Butte (97753); Prineville (97754); Redmond (97756); Roseburg (97470); Sisters (97759); Sunriver (97707); and Terrebonne (97760).

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