State v. Harris

This is an appeal from a traffic conviction for driving while suspended. ORS 487.560. The issue presented by the defendant is whether the trial court erred in admitting into evidence that portion of the certified copy of the order suspending defendant’s operator’s license which stated that the order was in effect on the date that defendant was cited.

Defendant argues that the insertion in the certified copy of a statement that "our records [Motor Vehicle Division] reveal this order was in effect on 4/30/78”1 was hearsay and improper and therefore requires that the conviction be set aside.

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