State v. Klokstad

Defendant was convicted of the crime of driving while suspended. ORS 487.560. He objected to the state’s introduction of a photocopy of an envelope purporting to show a certified mailing to him of the notice of suspension on two grounds: (1) there is no provision in ORS 482.5801 for the introduction of the envelope; and (2) the "markings” on the envelope (the post office return stamp) were inadmissible hearsay. We affirm.

ORS 482.580, which provides for introduction of a certified copy of the suspension order, has to do with proof of the suspension; it has nothing to do with proof of notice.…