Or. Admin. Code § 170-130-0010 - Claimant's Burden of Proof and Responsibility

(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.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 170-130-0010

OST 2-2021, adopt filed 06/29/2021, effective 7/1/2021

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 178.050

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 98.319 & ORS 116.235