ORS § 12.120 : PROCEDURE IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS — LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONS AND SUITS —GENERAL PROVISIONS — Action on escape; action for defamation TEXT PDF (1) An action against a sheriff or other officer for the escape of a prisoner arrested or imprisoned on civil process; or (2) An action for libel or slander shall be commenced within one year. ORS 12.120 Amended by 1957 c.374 §2