The juvenile justice system in Oregon handles vehicle-related offenses with specific statutory provisions and judicial orders that distinguish between younger and older juveniles and between types of offenses.

Key points about handling vehicle-related offenses in Oregon's juvenile system:

• Jurisdiction by Age:
  Juveniles under age 15 at the time of the offense have all traffic and non-traffic violations, including vehicle-related offenses, initiated in Juvenile Court of the Circuit Court as juvenile cases. Juveniles aged 15 and older generally have such violations initiated in adult criminal or municipal courts, subject to certain conditions and prosecutorial discretion.

• Waiver to Adult or Municipal Court:
  Under ORS 419C.370, the juvenile court may waive cases involving violations related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle to criminal or municipal court. This means some vehicle-related offenses committed by juveniles can be transferred out of juvenile court to adult or municipal court if the municipal court agrees to accept jurisdiction.

• Prosecutorial Discretion and Case Grouping:
  Non-traffic offenses directly related to motor vehicle use may be charged together either in adult court or juvenile court, depending on prosecutorial discretion and statutory guidelines.

• Specialized Juvenile Traffic Courts:
  Historically, Oregon has recognized the need for specialized juvenile traffic courts, but outside Multnomah County, juvenile courts have often felt ill-equipped to handle vehicle-related offenses, leading to inconsistent prosecution practices across the state.

• Driving Privileges Impact:
  If a juvenile commits an act that would lead to suspension or revocation of driving privileges if committed by an adult, the juvenile court's finding can serve as grounds for suspension or revocation of the youth’s driving privileges.

• Handling of Specific Cases:
  The law provides that if a youth violates motor vehicle laws and then flees the state, the juvenile justice provisions may not apply, and extradition procedures can be used.

In summary, Oregon's juvenile justice system treats vehicle-related offenses with a nuanced approach that depends on the juvenile's age, the nature of the offense, and jurisdictional agreements. Younger juveniles are generally handled within juvenile court, while older juveniles' vehicle offenses may be waived to adult or municipal courts. The system also considers the impact on driving privileges and allows for prosecutorial discretion in charging and court venue decisions.