§ 151.497 “Counsel” defined for ORS 151.485 to 151.497

This rule explains what the word "counsel" means in a specific part of Oregon law dealing with legal representation. It says that when these laws talk about "counsel," that term also includes a legal advisor who has been appointed under a different law, ORS 135.045.

In plain terms, this rule makes sure that if you have a legal advisor appointed through that other process, you get treated the same as someone who has a regular attorney or lawyer for the purposes of these specific laws. This matters because it means the rights and rules that apply to people with counsel also apply to people who have this type of appointed legal advisor.

The rule keeps things consistent, so there is no confusion about whether someone with a legal advisor is covered the same way as someone with a traditional attorney.