State v. Nossaman

Defendant appeals his conviction for unlawful possession on a dangerous weapon. ORS 166.220. (He was acquitted of a charge of sodomy in the first degree. ORS 163.405.) He contends that he is entitled to a new trial, because the trial judge erred in denying his motion for a change of judge.

The procedure for disqualification of a judge is contained in ORS 14.250 and 14.260. If it is established that a circuit court judge is prejudiced against a party or the interest of a party, that judge may not hear the proceeding. ORS 14.250. The method for establishing prejudice is as follows:

“Any party to…