State v. Coley

Plaintiff in this writ of review proceeding was a defendant in a criminal action pending in justice court. He failed to appear for a scheduled hearing in the justice court. The justice court ordered $300 bail he had posted forfeited. This proceeding challenges that forfeiture. The circuit court invalidated the forfeiture. We reverse.

State v. Etling, 256 Or 33, 470 P2d 950 (1970), said:

"The writ of review, provided for in ORS 34.010 - 34.100, is 'the writ heretofore known as the writ of certiorari.’ ORS 34.010. Its use in criminal cases has been abolished by statute. ORS 138.010 provides as…