Oregon Peaceworks Green, PAC v. Secretary of State

This case raises the issue whether a nonattorney 1 may represent an unincorporated political action committee (PAC) before the state courts. We conclude that such representation is prohibited by statute.

FACTS

ORS 260.063 et seq require that political committees provide the Secretary of State with certain information. Oregon Peaceworks Green, a PAC, did not timely file required statements of contributions and expenditures related to the 1988 primary election. The Secretary of State notified Oregon Peaceworks Green of the violation and of her proposal to impose fines, as permitted by ORS…