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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A judge of the circuit court for a county, or any justice of the peace for a justice court district located within the county, may exercise the powers and duties of justice of the peace of any justice court in the county:
(1) At the request of the justice of the peace of the justice court;
(2) In the event of a vacancy in the office of the justice of the peace, until the vacancy is filled as provided by law; or
(3) In the event of the absence, incapacity or disqualification of the justice of the peace, during the period of such absence, incapacity or disqualification.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Justice Courts § 51.300 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-6-justice-courts/or-rev-st-sect-51-300/
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