§ 135.825 Other disclosure to defense; special conditions

If police searched you or took your property as part of your case, the prosecutor has to tell your defense lawyer that a search or seizure happened. This applies whether or not your lawyer asks for it. The prosecutor cannot keep this information hidden.

Your lawyer can also send a written request asking for more details. Once that request is made, the prosecutor must share what was found during the search, how the search or seizure was carried out, and how any statements you made were obtained. This gives your defense team a chance to look closely at whether the search was done properly and whether your rights were respected.

There are some exceptions written into other parts of the law, found in ORS 135.855 and 135.873, which may limit what needs to be shared in certain situations.