Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 170 - OREGON STATE TREASURY
Division 130 - PROCEDURE TO RECOVER ESCHEAT PROPERTY
Section 170-130-0010 - Claimant's Burden of Proof and Responsibility

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 170-130-0010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The Claimant must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the Claimant or Claimant's Estate is legally entitled to Escheat Property.

(2) The Claimant is responsible to produce evidence sufficient to establish a lawful entitlement to Escheat Property. Each document submitted to support a Petition must:

(a) Be the original document;

(b) Be a copy certified by the custodian of the original record; or

(c) Include an appropriate reference to the source of the document for the purpose of verification.

(3) The Claimant may voluntarily provide the Claimant's full or partial (i.e., last four digits) social security number to the Treasurer. The Treasurer will only:

(a) Use the social security number to verify the Claimant's entitlement to Escheat Property; and

(b) Release Claimant's social security number when required by law or court order.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 178.050

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 98.319 & ORS 116.235

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