(2) As used in this section, "meritless petition" means one that, when liberally construed, fails to state a claim upon which post-conviction relief may be granted.
(3) Notwithstanding ORS 138.650, a judgment dismissing a meritless petition is not appealable.
(4) A dismissal is without prejudice if a meritless petition is dismissed without a hearing and the petitioner was not represented by counsel. [1993 c.517 §3]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
Chapter 138 - Appeals; Post-Conviction Relief
Section 138.005 - Definitions for ORS 138.010 to 138.310.
Section 138.035 - Appeal by defendant.
Section 138.045 - Appeal by state.
Section 138.057 - Appeal from judgment involving violation.
Section 138.071 - Time within which appeal must be taken.
Section 138.081 - Service and filing of notice of appeal.
Section 138.085 - Content requirements for certain notices of appeal.
Section 138.105 - Appeal by defendant.
Section 138.115 - Appeal by state.
Section 138.227 - Joint motion to vacate and remand.
Section 138.257 - Determination on appeal.
Section 138.261 - Time within which certain appeals must be decided.
Section 138.285 - Order staying execution of sentence.
Section 138.504 - Waiver of counsel; appointment of legal advisor.
Section 138.510 - Persons who may file petition for relief; time limit.
Section 138.525 - Dismissal of meritless petition.
Section 138.527 - Frivolous petition or response; attorney fees.
Section 138.550 - Availability of relief as affected by prior judicial proceedings.
Section 138.585 - Access to confidential jury records.
Section 138.590 - Petitioner may proceed as a financially eligible person.
Section 138.615 - Disclosure of witness information.
Section 138.625 - Victim testimony; contact with victim.
Section 138.627 - Victim’s rights.
Section 138.640 - Judgment; enforcement.
Section 138.665 - Remand for reconsideration of judgment or order; appeal.
Section 138.688 - Definitions.
Section 138.690 - Commencement of DNA testing proceedings; discovery.
Section 138.692 - Motion for DNA testing; declaration; court order; costs.
Section 138.694 - Appointed counsel.
Section 138.696 - Test results; motion for new trial.
Section 138.697 - Appeal of court order.
Section 138.698 - Effect of setting aside conviction on plea agreement.