(b) The Attorney General may require the aid and assistance of the district attorney in all matters pertaining to any investigation or prosecution authorized under this section and to the duties of the Attorney General in the county in which the district attorney holds office.
(2) If the Attorney General chooses to investigate or prosecute under this section, the Attorney General shall have all the powers of a district attorney including:
(a) The power to issue subpoenas;
(b) The power to prepare charging instruments; and
(c) All other powers incidental to an investigation or a prosecution authorized under this section.
(3) All costs, fees and other expenses related to the investigation or prosecution authorized under this section shall be paid by the county in which the investigation or prosecution occurs, to the same extent as if conducted by the district attorney of that county.
(4) Except as otherwise provided by law, a local law enforcement agency investigating a violation of ORS 358.920 or 390.235 shall provide copies of all investigatory reports to the Commission on Indian Services.
(5) The power granted to the Attorney General by this section does not deprive a district attorney of any authority or relieve a district attorney from any duty to prosecute criminal violations of law and advise the officers of the county in which the district attorney holds office. [2017 c.242 §4]
Note: 358.937 was added to and made a part of 358.905 to 358.961 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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