Rooklidge v. Driver & Motor Vehicle Services Branch of the Oregon Department of Transportation

Petitioner sought review of an order from the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV), in circuit court. The circuit court reviewed the order as a final order in other than a contested case pursuant to ORS 183.484 and rejected petitioner’s challenges. On appeal, petitioner asserts eight claims of error. However, we write to address only whether petitioner is entitled to a contested case proceeding. Because we conclude that petitioner is entitled to a contested case proceeding, we vacate the circuit court’s judgment and remand the case to DMV.

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