# ORS § 133.007: 133.007 Sufficiency of information or complaint

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T14_C133_S133.007

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 133.007
- **Heading:** 133.007 Sufficiency of information or complaint
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.007

## Text

(1) An information or complaint is sufficient if it can be understood therefrom that:

(a) The defendant is named, or if the name of the defendant cannot be discovered, the defendant is described by a fictitious name, with the statement that the real name of the defendant is unknown to the complainant.

(b) The offense was committed within the jurisdiction of the court, except when, as provided by law, the act, though done without the county in which the court is held, is triable within.

(c) The offense was committed at some time prior to the filing of the information or complaint and within the time limited by law for the commencement of an action therefor.

(2) The information or complaint shall not contain allegations that the defendant has previously been convicted of any offense that might subject the defendant to enhanced penalties.

(3) Words used in a statute to define an offense need not be strictly followed in the information or complaint, but other words conveying the same meaning may be used. [1973 c.836 §63; 2005 c.22 §101]

Source: Section 133.007 — Sufficiency of information or complaint; previous convictions; use of statutory language , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors133.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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