OR HB2045

Property owners or their agents may file a removal petition with circuit court to have trespassers removed from a residence, including garages, sheds, and outbuildings, by submitting a sworn declaration under penalty of perjury

Courts must hold an ex parte hearing the same day or next judicial day and issue an immediate removal order if the petition is complete and allegations are verified

Law enforcement agencies are required to execute removal orders using reasonable force if necessary, and may charge a fee for enforcement

Personal property left by trespassers after removal may be treated as abandoned and immediately disposed of without prior notice, except vehicles must follow existing removal procedures

Individuals wrongfully removed may file a response within seven days and are entitled to damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief under ORS 90.375 if the petitioner made knowingly false statements or wrongfully used the removal process