ORS § 163a.110 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.110
163A.110 Applicability of ORS 163A.105
Status: repealed

(1) ORS 163A.105 (When risk assessments performed) applies to persons for whom the event triggering the obligation to make an initial report under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) (3)(a)(A), 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) (4)(a)(A) or 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) (1)(a)(A), (2)(a)(A) or (3)(a)(A) occurs on or after January 1, 2014.

(2) As used in this section, “event triggering the obligation to make an initial report” means:

(a) If the initial report is described in ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) (3)(a)(A):

(A) Discharge, parole or release on any form of supervised or conditional release from a jail, prison or other correctional facility in this state;

(B) Parole to this state under ORS 144.610 (Out-of-state supervision of parolees) after being convicted in another United States court of a crime that would constitute a sex crime if committed in this state; or

(C) Discharge by the court under ORS 161.329 (Order of discharge) .

(b) If the initial report is described in ORS 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) (4)(a)(A), discharge, release or placement on probation:

(A) By the court; or

(B) To or in this state under ORS 144.610 (Out-of-state supervision of parolees) after being convicted in another United States court of a crime that would constitute a sex crime if committed in this state.

(c) If the initial report is described in ORS 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) (1)(a)(A), moving into this state.

(d) If the initial report is described in ORS 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) (2)(a)(A), the first day of school attendance or the 14th day of employment in this state.

(e) If the initial report is described in ORS 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) (3)(a)(A):

(A) Discharge, release on parole or release on any form of supervised or conditional release, from a jail, prison or other correctional facility or detention facility; or

(B) Discharge, release or placement on probation, by another United States court. [Formerly 181.802; 2017 c.488 §5]

Note: Section 7, chapter 708, Oregon Laws 2013, provides:

Sec. 7. Existing registrants. (1) As used in this section and ORS 163A.200 (Provision of records by Psychiatric Security Review Board and Oregon Health Authority) to 163A.210 (Provision of records by Oregon Youth Authority and juvenile department) :

(a) “Event triggering the obligation to make an initial report” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163A.110 (Applicability of ORS 163A.105) .

(b) “Existing registrant” means a person for whom the event triggering the obligation to make an initial report under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) (3)(a)(A), 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) (4)(a)(A) or 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) (1)(a)(A), (2)(a)(A) or (3)(a)(A) occurs before January 1, 2014.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than December 1, 2026, the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision shall classify existing registrants in one of the levels described in ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) . The Department of State Police shall enter the results of the classifications described in this section into the Law Enforcement Data System within a reasonable time after receipt.

(b) The board shall classify an existing registrant as a level three sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) (3), if:

(A) The person was previously designated a predatory sex offender and the designation was made after the person was afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard as to all factual questions at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner; or

(B) The person is a sexually violent dangerous offender under ORS 137.765 (Sexually violent dangerous offenders) .

(c) The Psychiatric Security Review Board may complete the risk assessment of an existing registrant who is under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board, regardless of whether the person has been found guilty except for insanity of a sex crime or was previously convicted of a sex crime, if the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision and the Psychiatric Security Review Board mutually agree that the Psychiatric Security Review Board has adequate resources to perform the assessment and that the performance of the assessment by the Psychiatric Security Review Board would assist in classifying the existing registrant in a more timely manner.

(3) As soon as practicable following the classification of an existing registrant under this section, the classifying board shall notify the person of the classification by mail.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An existing registrant who seeks review of a classification made under this section as a level two or level three sex offender as described in ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) may petition the classifying board for review. The petition may be filed no later than 60 days after the board provides the notice described in subsection (3) of this section.

(b) Upon receipt of a petition described in this subsection, the classifying board shall afford the person an opportunity to be heard as to all factual questions related to the classification.

(c) After providing the person with notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with this subsection, the board shall classify the person in accordance with the classifications described in ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) , based on all of the information available to the classifying board.

(5) The boards shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section.

(6) An existing registrant may not petition for reclassification or relief from the obligation to report as a sex offender as provided in ORS 163A.125 (Relief from reporting obligation for sex offenders classified under ORS 163A.100) until either all existing registrants have been classified in one of the levels described in ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) or December 1, 2018, whichever occurs first.

(7) Notwithstanding ORS 163A.225 (Release of information concerning sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) or any other provision of law, the Department of State Police may until December 1, 2018, continue to use the Internet to make information available to the public concerning any adult sex offender designated as predatory as authorized by the law in effect on December 31, 2013.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or the Psychiatric Security Review Board does not classify an existing registrant under ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) because the person has failed or refused to participate in a sex offender risk assessment as directed by the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or the Psychiatric Security Review Board, the appropriate board shall classify the person as a level three sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) (3).

(b) If an existing registrant classified as a level three sex offender under this subsection notifies the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or the Psychiatric Security Review Board of the willingness to participate in a sex offender risk assessment, the appropriate board shall perform the assessment and classify the existing registrant in one of the levels described in ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) .

(9) The State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or the Psychiatric Security Review Board may reassess or reclassify an existing registrant placed in one of the levels described in ORS 163A.100 (Risk assessment methodology) under this section if the classifying board determines that a factual mistake caused an erroneous assessment or classification. [2013 c.708 §7; 2015 c.820 §27; 2017 c.442 §31; 2017 c.488 §1; 2019 c.430 §1]

Note: Sections 2 and 22, chapter 430, Oregon Laws 2019, provide:

Sec. 2. Beginning February 1, 2021, and biennially thereafter, the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision shall report to the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , on:

(1) The progress made in assessing and classifying existing registrants as defined in section 7, chapter 708, Oregon Laws 2013, and other sex offenders the board is directed to assess and classify under ORS 163A.105 (When risk assessments performed) , 163A.110 (Applicability of ORS 163A.105) and 163A.115 (When certain classification required) ; and

(2) Efforts to reduce the cost and increase the efficiency and accuracy of the assessments. [2019 c.430 §2]

Sec. 22. Section 2 of this 2019 Act is repealed on December 1, 2026. [2019 c.430 §22]

Source: Section 163A.110 — Applicability of ORS 163A.105 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.327 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.327
161.327 Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony
Status: in_force

(1) After the defendant is found guilty except for insanity pursuant to ORS 161.319 (Form of verdict on guilty except for insanity) , if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person found guilty except for insanity of a felony is affected by a qualifying mental disorder and presents a substantial danger to others, the court shall order as follows:

(a) If the court finds that the person is not a proper subject for conditional release, the court shall order the person committed to a state hospital or, if the person is under 18 years of age, to a secure intensive community inpatient facility for custody, care and treatment. When the court orders a person committed under this paragraph, the court shall place the person under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board.

(b) If the court finds that the person can be adequately controlled with supervision and treatment if conditionally released and that necessary supervision and treatment are available, the court shall order the person conditionally released.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a party intends to request conditional release under this section, the party shall, as soon as practicable, notify the opposing party, the court and the board of the request. The party requesting conditional release shall make every effort to provide the notification in a manner that allows sufficient time to carry out the provisions described in this subsection before the court determination on conditional release.

(b) Upon receipt of a request for conditional release under this section:

(A) If the most serious offense in the charging instrument is a Class C felony, the court shall order that a local mental health program designated by the board consult with the person to determine whether the necessary supervision and treatment for the person are available in the community and appropriate for the person and shall order the release of any records to the program director that are necessary to complete the consultation.

(B) If the most serious offense in the charging instrument is a Class A or Class B felony, the court may order that a local mental health program designated by the board consult with the person to determine whether the necessary supervision and treatment for the person are available in the community and appropriate for the person. If the court orders the consultation, the court shall further order the release of any records to the program director that are necessary to complete the consultation.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the outcome of a consultation described in subsection (2)(b) of this section indicates that the necessary supervision and treatment are available in the community and appropriate for the person, the local mental health program shall evaluate the person to determine whether the person can be adequately controlled with supervision and treatment if conditionally released, and the program director shall provide to the court and to the board a report of the findings resulting from the consultation, a report of the findings resulting from the evaluation and recommendations for treatment.

(b) If the outcome of a consultation described in subsection (2)(b) of this section indicates that the necessary supervision and treatment for the person are not available in the community or not appropriate for the person, the program director shall submit to the court and to the board a report of the findings resulting from the consultation and may include any recommendations for treatment.

(4) In determining whether a person should be conditionally released, the court:

(a) May order evaluations and examinations as provided in ORS 161.336 (Conditional release by board) (3) and 161.346 (Hearings on discharge, conditional release, commitment or modification) (2) or as otherwise needed by the court;

(b) Shall act in conformance with subsection (2)(b) of this section concerning an order for a local mental health program designated by the board to consult with the person;

(c) Shall have as its primary concern the protection of society; and

(d) May not order conditional release without a report from the consultation described in subsection (2)(b) of this section and the evaluation described in subsection (3)(b) of this section.

(5) When a person is conditionally released under this section, the person is subject to those supervisory orders of the court as are in the best interests of justice, the protection of society and the welfare of the person. The court shall designate a person or state, county or local agency to supervise the person upon release, subject to those conditions as the court directs in the order for conditional release. Prior to the designation, the court shall notify the person or agency to whom conditional release is contemplated and provide the person or agency an opportunity to be heard before the court. After receiving an order entered under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the person or agency designated shall assume supervision of the person pursuant to the direction of the board. The person or agency designated as supervisor shall be required to report in writing no less than once per month to the board concerning the supervised person’s compliance with the conditions of release.

(6) Upon placing a person on conditional release, the court shall within one judicial day provide to the board an electronic copy of the conditional release order. The court shall additionally notify the board in writing of the supervisor appointed and all other conditions of release, and the person shall be on conditional release pending hearing before the board. Upon compliance with this section, the court’s jurisdiction over the person is terminated.

(7) The total period of commitment or conditional release under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) may not exceed the maximum sentence provided by statute for the crime for which the person was found guilty except for insanity.

(8) An order of the court under this section is a final order appealable by the person found guilty except for insanity in accordance with ORS 19.205 (Appealable judgments and orders) (5). Notwithstanding ORS 19.255 (Time for service and filing of notice of appeal) , notice of an appeal under this section shall be served and filed within 90 days after the order appealed from is entered in the register. The person shall be entitled on appeal to suitable counsel possessing skills and experience commensurate with the nature and complexity of the case. If the person is financially eligible, suitable counsel shall be appointed in the manner provided in ORS 138.500 (Appointment of counsel and furnishing of transcript for appellant without funds) (1), and the compensation for counsel and costs and expenses of the person necessary to the appeal shall be determined and paid as provided in ORS 138.500 (Appointment of counsel and furnishing of transcript for appellant without funds) .

(9) Following the order described in subsection (1) of this section, the court shall notify the person of the right to appeal and the right to a hearing before the board in accordance with ORS 161.336 (Conditional release by board) (5) and 161.341 (Application for discharge or conditional release) (3).

(10) The board shall hold a review hearing within 90 days for a person conditionally released under this section.

(11) The board shall establish by rule standards for the consultations described in subsection (2)(b) of this section and the evaluations described in subsection (3)(a) of this section. [1979 c.867 §5; 1979 c.885 §2; 1981 c.711 §2; 1981 s.s. c.3 §129; 1983 c.800 §6; 1989 c.790 §48; 1995 c.208 §1; 2001 c.962 §89; 2003 c.576 §§578,579; 2005 c.685 §§1,1a; 2009 c.595 §102; 2011 c.708 §36; 2011 c.724 §3; 2013 c.1 §9; 2017 c.442 §12; 2017 c.634 §7; 2019 c.329 §3; 2021 c.483 §1]

Source: Section 161.327 — Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony; consultation; evaluation; appeal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163a.235 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.235
163A.235 Agreements to resolve concerns about community notification
Status: in_force

Upon the request of the Department of State Police, a city police department, a county sheriff’s office or a supervising agency, a supervising agency or an agency having responsibility for community notification shall enter into agreements to resolve concerns regarding community notification. As used in this section:

(1) “Community notification” means the disclosure of information to the public as provided in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) to 163A.235 (Agreements to resolve concerns about community notification) .

(2) “Supervising agency” means a governmental entity responsible for supervising a person required to report under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) or 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) . [Formerly 181.845]

Source: Section 163A.235 — Agreements to resolve concerns about community notification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.105 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.105
163.105 Sentencing options for aggravated murder
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS chapter 144 and ORS 421.450 (Definitions for ORS 421.455 to 421.480) to 421.490 (Work camps) :

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) , when a defendant is convicted of aggravated murder as defined by ORS 163.095 (“Aggravated murder” defined) , the defendant shall be sentenced, pursuant to ORS 163.150 (Sentencing for aggravated murder) , to death, life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole or life imprisonment.

(b) A person sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole under this section shall not have that sentence suspended, deferred or commuted by any judicial officer, and the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision may not parole the prisoner nor reduce the period of confinement in any manner whatsoever. The Department of Corrections or any executive official may not permit the prisoner to participate in any sort of release or furlough program.

(c) If sentenced to life imprisonment, the court shall order that the defendant shall be confined for a minimum of 30 years without possibility of parole or release to post-prison supervision except as provided in ORS 144.397 (Release eligibility for juvenile offenders after 15 years of imprisonment) , and without the possibility of release on work release or any form of temporary leave or employment at a forest or work camp.

(2) At any time after completion of a minimum period of confinement pursuant to subsection (1)(c) of this section, the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, upon the petition of a prisoner so confined, shall hold a hearing to determine if the prisoner is likely to be rehabilitated within a reasonable period of time. The sole issue is whether or not the prisoner is likely to be rehabilitated within a reasonable period of time. At the hearing, the prisoner has:

(a) The burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the likelihood of rehabilitation within a reasonable period of time;

(b) The right, if the prisoner is without sufficient funds to employ an attorney, to be represented by legal counsel, appointed by the board, at board expense; and

(c) The right to a subpoena upon a showing of the general relevance and reasonable scope of the evidence sought, provided that any subpoena issued on behalf of the prisoner must be issued by the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision pursuant to rules adopted by the board.

(3) If, upon hearing all of the evidence, the board, upon a unanimous vote of three board members or, if the chairperson requires all voting members to participate, a unanimous vote of all voting members, finds that the prisoner is capable of rehabilitation and that the terms of the prisoner’s confinement should be changed to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole, release to post-prison supervision or work release, it shall enter an order to that effect and the order shall convert the terms of the prisoner’s confinement to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole, release to post-prison supervision or work release and may set a release date. Otherwise the board shall deny the relief sought in the petition.

(4) If the board denies the relief sought in the petition, the board shall determine the date of the subsequent hearing, and the prisoner may petition for an interim hearing, in accordance with ORS 144.285 (Hearing after petition for change in terms of confinement denied to prisoner convicted of aggravated murder or murder) .

(5) The board’s final order shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law. The findings of fact shall consist of a concise statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings as to each contested issue of fact and as to each ultimate fact required to support the board’s order. [1977 c.370 §2; 1981 c.873 §4; 1985 c.3 §1; 1987 c.158 §23; 1987 c.803 §20; 1989 c.720 §1; 1991 c.126 §8; 1995 c.421 §2; 1999 c.59 §31; 1999 c.782 §5; 2007 c.717 §1; 2009 c.660 §6; 2015 c.820 §45; 2019 c.634 §27]

Source: Section 163.105 — Sentencing options for aggravated murder , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.205 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.205
161.205 Use of physical force generally
Status: in_force

The use of physical force upon another person that would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable and not criminal under any of the following circumstances:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A parent or legal guardian of a minor child may use reasonable physical force upon the minor child when and to the extent the person reasonably believes the physical force is necessary to maintain discipline or promote the welfare of the minor child, unless the physical force constitutes abuse as defined in ORS 418.257 (Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259) or 419B.005 (Definitions) .

(b) Personnel of a public education program, as that term is defined in ORS 339.285 (Definitions for ORS 339.285 to 339.303) , may use reasonable physical force upon a student only to the extent that the application of force is consistent with ORS 339.285 (Definitions for ORS 339.285 to 339.303) to 339.303 (Rules for complaints, investigations and seclusion rooms) and is not corporal punishment as defined in ORS 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules) (9).

(2) Subject to ORS 161.237 (Use of physical force involving pressure on throat or neck by peace officer or corrections officer) and 421.107 (Use of dog for cell extraction prohibited) , an authorized official of a jail, prison or correctional facility, including a youth correction facility as defined in ORS 162.135 (Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205) , may use physical force when and to the extent that the official reasonably believes it necessary to maintain order and discipline or as is authorized by law.

(3) A person responsible for the maintenance of order in a common carrier of passengers, or a person acting under the direction of the person, may use physical force when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to maintain order, but the person may use deadly physical force only when the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent death or serious physical injury.

(4) A person acting under a reasonable belief that another person is about to commit suicide or to inflict serious physical self-injury may use physical force upon that person to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to thwart the result.

(5) A person may use physical force upon another person in self-defense or in defending a third person, in defending property, in making an arrest or in preventing an escape, as hereafter prescribed in chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971. [1971 c.743 §21; 1981 c.246 §1; 2011 c.665 §§10,11; 2013 c.133 §4; 2013 c.267 §4; 2019 c.267 §7; 2019 c.333 §2; 2020 s.s.2 c.3 §2; 2023 c.27 §1]

Note: See note under 161.015 (General definitions) .

Source: Section 161.205 — Use of physical force generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.176 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.176
166.176 Exception to preemption for certain county ordinances
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 166.170 (State preemption) or 166.171 (Authority of county to regulate discharge of firearms) is intended to preempt, invalidate or in any way affect the operation of any provision of a county ordinance that was in effect on November 2, 1995, to the extent that the provision:

(a) Established a procedure for regulating, restricting or prohibiting the discharge of firearms; or

(b) Regulated, restricted or prohibited the discharge of firearms.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) Ordinances regulating, restricting or prohibiting the discharge of firearms on a shooting range or in a shooting gallery or other area designed and built for the purpose of target shooting.

(b) An employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, acting within the scope of employment, discharging a firearm in the course of the lawful taking of wildlife. [1997 c.403 §1; 2009 c.556 §4]

Source: Section 166.176 — Exception to preemption for certain county ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.165 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.165
162.165 Escape in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of escape in the first degree if:

(a) Aided by another person actually present, the person uses or threatens to use physical force in escaping from custody or a correctional facility; or

(b) The person uses or threatens to use a dangerous or deadly weapon escaping from custody or a correctional facility.

(2) Escape in the first degree is a Class B felony. [1971 c.743 §192]

Source: Section 162.165 — Escape in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.525 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.525
166.525 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 166.525 (Definitions) to 166.543 (Criminal penalties) :

(1) “Deadly weapon” means:

(a) Any instrument, article or substance specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death or serious physical injury; or

(b) A firearm, whether loaded or unloaded.

(2) “Family or household member” means a spouse, intimate partner, mother, father, child or sibling of the respondent, or any person living within the same household as the respondent.

(3) “Gun dealer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.412 (Definitions) .

(4) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency or department of the State of Oregon or of a political subdivision of the State of Oregon whose principal function is the apprehension of criminal offenders.

(5) “Law enforcement officer” means a member of the Oregon State Police, a sheriff, a municipal police officer or an authorized tribal police officer as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) .

(6) “Petitioner” means a person who petitions for an order under ORS 166.525 (Definitions) to 166.543 (Criminal penalties) .

(7) “Respondent” means a person against whom an order is filed under ORS 166.525 (Definitions) to 166.543 (Criminal penalties) . [2017 c.737 §1]

Source: Section 166.525 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.410 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.410
166.410 Manufacture, importation or sale of firearms
Status: in_force

Any person who manufactures or causes to be manufactured within this state, or who imports into this state, or offers, exposes for sale, or sells or transfers a handgun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, firearms silencer or machine gun, otherwise than in accordance with ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) , 166.260 (Persons not affected by ORS 166.250) , 166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons) , 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) , 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) , 166.425 (Unlawfully purchasing a firearm) , 166.450 (Obliteration or change of identification number on firearms) , 166.460 (Antique firearms excepted) and 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms) , is guilty of a Class B felony. [Amended by 1979 c.779 §5; 1987 c.320 §89; 1989 c.839 §23; 1995 c.729 §7; 2001 c.666 §§34,46; 2003 c.14 §§66,67; 2003 c.614 §9]

Source: Section 166.410 — Manufacture, importation or sale of firearms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.375 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.375
163.375 Rape in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person who has sexual intercourse with another person commits the crime of rape in the first degree if:

(a) The victim is subjected to forcible compulsion by the person;

(b) The victim is under 12 years of age;

(c) The victim is under 16 years of age and is the person’s sibling, of the whole or half blood, the person’s child or the person’s spouse’s child; or

(d) The victim is incapable of consent by reason of mental incapacitation, physical helplessness or incapability of appraising the nature of the victim’s conduct.

(2) Rape in the first degree is a Class A felony. [1971 c.743 §111; 1989 c.359 §2; 1991 c.628 §3; 2021 c.82 §4]

Source: Section 163.375 — Rape in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.760 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.760
163.760 Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) :

(1) “Declaration under penalty of perjury,” “family or household members,” “interfere,” “intimidate,” “menace” and “molest” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 107.705 (Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735) .

(2) “Sexual abuse” means sexual contact with:

(a) A person who does not consent to the sexual contact; or

(b) A person who is considered incapable of consenting to a sexual act under ORS 163.315 (Incapacity to consent) , unless the sexual contact would be lawful under ORS 163.325 (Ignorance or mistake as a defense) or 163.345 (Age as a defense in certain cases) .

(3) “Sexual contact” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163.305 (Definitions) . [2013 c.687 §1; 2015 c.121 §21]

Note: 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.760 — Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.085 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.085
166.085 Abuse of corpse in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of abuse of corpse in the second degree if, except as otherwise authorized by law, the person intentionally:

(a) Abuses a corpse; or

(b) Disinters, removes or carries away a corpse.

(2) Abuse of corpse in the second degree is a Class C felony.

(3) As used in this section and ORS 166.087 (Abuse of corpse in the first degree) , “abuse of corpse” includes treatment of a corpse by any person in a manner not recognized by generally accepted standards of the community or treatment by a professional person in a manner not generally accepted as suitable practice by other members of the profession, as may be defined by rules applicable to the profession. [1971 c.743 §225; 1985 c.207 §2; 1993 c.294 §1]

Source: Section 166.085 — Abuse of corpse in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.305 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.305
162.305 Tampering with public records
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of tampering with public records if, without lawful authority, the person knowingly destroys, mutilates, conceals, removes, makes a false entry in or falsely alters any public record, including records relating to the Oregon State Lottery.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, tampering with public records is a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Tampering with records relating to the Oregon State Lottery is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §205; 1991 c.962 §16]

Source: Section 162.305 — Tampering with public records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.367 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.367
164.367 Determining value of damage
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 164.345 (Criminal mischief in the third degree) , 164.354 (Criminal mischief in the second degree) and 164.365 (Criminal mischief in the first degree) , the value of damage done during single incidents of criminal mischief may be added together if the incidents of criminal mischief were committed:

(1) Against multiple victims in the same course of conduct; or

(2) Against the same victim, or two or more persons who are joint owners, within a 30-day period. [1999 c.1040 §12]

Note: 164.367 (Determining value of damage) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 164 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 164.367 — Determining value of damage; aggregation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.490 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.490
166.490 Purchase of firearms in certain other states
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) “Contiguous state” means California, Idaho, Nevada or Washington.

(b) “Resident” includes an individual or a corporation or other business entity that maintains a place of business in this state.

(2) A resident of this state may purchase or otherwise obtain a rifle or shotgun in a contiguous state and receive in this state or transport into this state such rifle or shotgun, unless the purchase or transfer violates the law of this state, the state in which the purchase or transfer is made or the United States.

(3) This section does not apply to the purchase, receipt or transportation of rifles and shotguns by federally licensed firearms manufacturers, importers, dealers or collectors.

(4) This section expires and stands repealed upon the date that section 922(b) (3) of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. 922(b) (3)) and regulations pursuant thereto are repealed or rescinded. [1969 c.289 §§1,2,3,4]

Source: Section 166.490 — Purchase of firearms in certain other states , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.124 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.124
165.124 Application of ORS 164.857, 165.116, 165.117, 165.118 and 165.122
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, ORS 164.857 (Unlawfully transporting metal property) , 165.116 (Definitions for ORS 165.116 to 165.124) , 165.117 (Metal property transaction records) , 165.118 (Metal property offenses) and 165.122 (Compliance with subpoena for information related to metal transaction) do not apply to:

(a) A person engaged in recycling beverage containers as defined in ORS 459A.700 (Definitions for ORS 459A.700 to 459A.744) .

(b) A person engaged in buying or selling used or empty food containers made of metal.

(c) A person to whom a vehicle dealer certificate has been issued under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) .

(d) A person to whom a dismantler certificate has been issued under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) .

(e) A person to whom a towing business certificate has been issued under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) .

(2) A person described in subsection (1)(c) to (e) of this section shall comply with and is subject to the penalty provided for violating a provision of ORS 164.857 (Unlawfully transporting metal property) , 165.116 (Definitions for ORS 165.116 to 165.124) , 165.117 (Metal property transaction records) , 165.118 (Metal property offenses) or 165.122 (Compliance with subpoena for information related to metal transaction) , if the person purchases, receives or transports or acts as a commercial seller of:

(a) Private metal property; or

(b) Commercial metal property or nonferrous metal property, that is not a motor vehicle or a part of a motor vehicle.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, ORS 164.857 (Unlawfully transporting metal property) , 165.116 (Definitions for ORS 165.116 to 165.124) , 165.117 (Metal property transaction records) , 165.118 (Metal property offenses) and 165.122 (Compliance with subpoena for information related to metal transaction) do not apply to a person who sells private metal property if the person:

(a) Sells the private metal property as a vehicle repair part;

(b) Complies with United States Environmental Protection Agency policies and regulations related to private metal property, including testing and labeling requirements;

(c) Maintains a fixed place of business at which the person engages in the business of selling vehicle repair parts;

(d) Holds any licenses required by federal or state law or local ordinance for conducting all applicable business activity;

(e) Clearly and legibly marks the private metal property:

(A) With the vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the private metal property was removed or with an alternative number;

(B) With the date the private metal property was removed from the vehicle; and

(C) In English and in a permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or the use of permanent ink or a permanent label; and

(f) Provides the vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the private metal property was removed upon the request of a law enforcement official, if the person used an alternative number instead of the vehicle identification number. [2009 c.811 §5; 2021 c.412 §5]

Source: Section 165.124 — Application of ORS 164.857, 165.116, 165.117, 165.118 and 165.122 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.865 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.865
164.865 Unlawful sound recording
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful sound recording if the person:

(a) Reproduces for sale any sound recording without the written consent of the owner of the master recording; or

(b) Knowingly sells, offers for sale or advertises for sale any sound recording that has been reproduced without the written consent of the owner of the master recording.

(2) Unlawful sound recording is a Class B misdemeanor. [1973 c.747 §1; 1993 c.95 §3]

Source: Section 164.865 — Unlawful sound recording , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.090 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.090
165.090 Sports bribe receiving
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of sports bribe receiving if:

(a) As a sports participant the person solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit from another person with the intent that the person will thereby be influenced not to give the best effort of the person in a sports contest; or

(b) As a sports official the person solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit from another person with the intent that the person will improperly perform duties of a sports official.

(2) Sports bribe receiving is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §165]

Source: Section 165.090 — Sports bribe receiving , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.437 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.437
167.437 Constructive possession of fighting birds or source birds
Status: in_force

(1) A peace officer having jurisdiction may, upon probable cause to believe that a bird is a fighting bird or source bird, take constructive possession of the bird on behalf of the law enforcement agency employing the officer.

(2) A peace officer who takes constructive possession of an alleged fighting bird or source bird pursuant to this section must do the following:

(a) Place a tag or other device approved by the law enforcement agency on the cage or other enclosure where the alleged fighting bird or source bird is located. The tag or other device must clearly state that it is unlawful to conceal, remove or release the bird for purposes of interfering with law enforcement agency control over the bird.

(b) Notify the owner, possessor or keeper of the bird that the bird has been seized by the law enforcement agency and may not be concealed, removed or released until authorized by a court or as provided in this section.

(c) Promptly apply to an appropriate court for an order described in ORS 167.433 (Seizure of fighting birds or source birds) .

(3) If a law enforcement agency takes constructive possession of an alleged fighting bird or source bird under this section, the owner, possessor or keeper of the bird shall provide all necessary care for the bird.

(4) Constructive possession of an alleged fighting bird or source bird pursuant to this section terminates when a court order described in ORS 167.433 (Seizure of fighting birds or source birds) is served on the owner, possessor or keeper of the bird, or after 24 hours, whichever occurs first. [2003 c.484 §6; 2017 c.276 §4]

Note: See note under 167.426 (Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439) .

Source: Section 167.437 — Constructive possession of fighting birds or source birds; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.392 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.392
166.392 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 166.392 (Definitions) to 166.403 (Duty to supervise upon transfer of firearm to minor) :

(1) “Authorized person” means a person authorized by the owner or possessor of a firearm to temporarily carry or control the firearm while in the presence of the owner or possessor.

(2) “Container” means a box, case, chest, locker, safe or other similar receptacle, including, within a vehicle, a glove compartment, enclosed trunk or center console, equipped with a tamper-resistant lock.

(3) “Control” means, in relation to a firearm:

(a) That the owner or possessor of the firearm is close enough to the firearm to prevent another person who is not an authorized person from obtaining the firearm; or

(b) That the owner or possessor of the firearm is in the person’s own residence, either alone or with only authorized persons who also live in the residence and who are not minors, and the residence is secure.

(4) “Firearm” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.210 (Definitions) , except that it does not include a firearm that has been rendered permanently inoperable.

(5) “Gun room” means an area within a building enclosed by walls, a floor and a ceiling, including a closet, that has all entrances secured by a tamper-resistant lock, that is kept locked at all times when unoccupied and that is used for:

(a) The storage of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms or ammunition, or equipment for firearm-related activities including but not limited to reloading ammunition, gunsmithing and firearm cleaning and maintenance; or

(b) Conducting firearm-related activities, including but not limited to reloading ammunition, gunsmithing and firearm cleaning and maintenance.

(6) “Handgun” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.210 (Definitions) .

(7) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.525 (Definitions) .

(8) “Minor” means a person under 18 years of age.

(9) “Possessor” means a person who possesses a firearm with permission from the owner of the firearm for a period of time when the owner is not present.

(10) “Trigger or cable lock” means:

(a) A device that, when installed in a firearm, is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without first deactivating the device; or

(b) A device incorporated into the design of the firearm that is designed to prevent the operation of the firearm by any person not having access to the device. [2021 c.146 §2]

Source: Section 166.392 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.290 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.290
161.290 Incapacity due to immaturity
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is tried as an adult in a court of criminal jurisdiction is not criminally responsible for any conduct which occurred when the person was under 12 years of age.

(2) Incapacity due to immaturity, as defined in subsection (1) of this section, is a defense. [Formerly 161.380; 1995 c.422 §58]

Source: Section 161.290 — Incapacity due to immaturity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.255 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.255
162.255 Refusing to assist in fire-fighting operations
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of refusing to assist in fire-fighting operations if:

(a) Upon command by a person known by the person to be a firefighter the person unreasonably refuses or fails to assist in extinguishing a fire or protecting property threatened thereby; or

(b) Upon command by a person known by the person to be a firefighter or peace officer the person intentionally and unreasonably disobeys a lawful order relating to the conduct of the person in the vicinity of a fire.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person working for a news organization if the person is reporting on the fire and the person does not unreasonably interfere with fire-fighting operations.

(3) Refusing to assist in fire-fighting operations is a Class B violation. [1971 c.743 §200; 1991 c.67 §35; 1999 c.1051 §151; 2005 c.626 §1]

Source: Section 162.255 — Refusing to assist in fire-fighting operations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.425 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.425
161.425 Impossibility not a defense
Status: in_force

In a prosecution for an attempt, it is no defense that it was impossible to commit the crime which was the object of the attempt where the conduct engaged in by the actor would be a crime if the circumstances were as the actor believed them to be. [1971 c.743 §55]

Source: Section 161.425 — Impossibility not a defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.349 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.349
161.349 Person committed under ORS 161.315 to 161.351 sentenced to term of incarceration
Status: in_force

(1) When a person who is committed to a state hospital or a secure intensive community inpatient facility under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) is convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of incarceration and when the person is sentenced to a term of incarceration as a sanction for violating the conditions of probation, parole or post-prison supervision, the sentencing court shall stay execution of the sentence pending the conditional release or discharge of the person or the expiration of the period of time described in ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) (7). When the person is conditionally released or discharged by the Psychiatric Security Review Board under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) , or when the maximum period of jurisdiction described in ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) (7) expires, the stay shall be lifted by operation of law and the person shall be delivered to the custody of the Department of Corrections or the supervisory authority to begin service of the sentence imposed.

(2) When a person described in subsection (1) of this section is delivered to the custody of the department or the supervisory authority as described in this section, the board shall notify the department or the supervisory authority when the period of time described in ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) (7) will expire.

(3) The department or supervisory authority shall notify the board when the person has served the term of incarceration imposed by the court and the board shall resume exercising active jurisdiction over the person in accordance with ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) .

(4) As used in this section, “supervisory authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 144.087 (“Supervisory authority” defined) . [2011 c.708 §15; 2011 c.708 §39; 2017 c.442 §13; 2021 c.483 §4]

Source: Section 161.349 — Person committed under ORS 161.315 to 161.351 sentenced to term of incarceration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.195 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.195
163.195 Recklessly endangering another person
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of recklessly endangering another person if the person recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.

(2) Recklessly endangering another person is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §96]

Source: Section 163.195 — Recklessly endangering another person , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.530 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.530
166.530 Hearing on order
Status: in_force

(1) At a hearing on an extreme risk protection order requested by the respondent under ORS 166.527 (Petition for ex parte order) (9), the court may:

(a) Examine under oath the petitioner, the respondent and any witness either party may produce, including a mental health professional selected by the respondent, or, in lieu of examination, consider sworn affidavits of the petitioner, the respondent or a witness of either party; and

(b) Ensure that a reasonable search has been conducted for criminal history records related to the respondent.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Evidence Code shall apply in a hearing under this section.

(b) The court may continue a hearing under this section upon a showing of good cause. If the court continues a hearing under this paragraph, the extreme risk protection order shall remain in effect until the next hearing date.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At the hearing, the court shall determine:

(A) Whether to terminate the extreme risk protection order or continue the order for a duration of one year; and

(B) Whether any deadly weapons surrendered to a law enforcement agency pursuant to ORS 166.537 (Surrender of deadly weapons pursuant to order) shall be returned to the respondent or retained by the law enforcement agency.

(b) The petitioner has the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that the respondent presents a risk in the near future, including an imminent risk, of suicide or of causing physical injury to another person.

(c) If the court finds that the petitioner has met the burden of proof, the court shall:

(A) Order that the extreme risk protection order continue for the duration of one year from the date the original order was issued.

(B) Order that any deadly weapons surrendered to a law enforcement agency pursuant to ORS 166.537 (Surrender of deadly weapons pursuant to order) remain in the custody of the law enforcement agency while the order is in effect.

(d) The court may not include in findings made under this subsection any mental health diagnosis or any connection between the risk presented by the respondent and mental illness.

(4) An extreme risk protection order continued under this section must include:

(a) A statement of the evidence and the court’s findings supporting issuance of the order;

(b) The date and time the order was issued;

(c) The date and time of the expiration of the order;

(d) A description of the requirements for surrender of deadly weapons in the respondent’s possession under ORS 166.537 (Surrender of deadly weapons pursuant to order) ; and

(e) A statement in substantially the following form:

To the subject of this protection order: This order is valid until the date and time noted above. If you have not done so already, you are required to surrender all deadly weapons in your custody. You must immediately surrender all deadly weapons in your custody, control or possession to (insert name of local law enforcement agency), a gun dealer or a third party who may lawfully possess the deadly weapons. You must immediately surrender to (insert name of local law enforcement agency) any concealed handgun license issued to you. You may not have in your custody or control, purchase, possess, receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, a deadly weapon while this order is in effect. You have the right to request one hearing to terminate this order during the 12 months that this order is in effect starting from the date of this order. You may seek the advice of an attorney as to any matter connected with this order.

(5) When the court continues an extreme risk protection order under this section, the court shall inform the respondent that the respondent is entitled to request termination of the order in the manner described in ORS 166.533 (Hearing to terminate order) . The court shall provide the respondent with a form with which to request a termination hearing.

(6) The respondent need not be served if an order of the court indicates that the respondent appeared in person before the court.

(7) If the court terminates an extreme risk protection order after a hearing under this section:

(a) The court shall state with particularity the reasons for the termination on the record.

(b) The clerk of the court shall immediately deliver a copy of the termination order to the county sheriff with whom the original order was filed. Upon receipt of the termination order, the county sheriff shall promptly remove the original order from the Law Enforcement Data System and shall request that the order be removed from the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice. [2017 c.737 §3]

Source: Section 166.530 — Hearing on order; continuation or termination of order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.543 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.543
165.543 Interception of communications
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 133.724 (Order for interception of communications) or as provided in ORS 165.540 (Obtaining contents of communications) (2)(a), any person who willfully intercepts, attempts to intercept or procures any other person to intercept or attempt to intercept any wire or oral communication where such person is not a party to the communication and where none of the parties to the communication has given prior consent to the interception, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) As used in this section, the terms “intercept” and “wire or oral communication” have the meanings provided under ORS 133.721 (Definitions for ORS 41.910 and 133.721 to 133.739) . [1983 c.824 §3]

Source: Section 165.543 — Interception of communications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.172 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.172
164.172 Engaging in a financial transaction in property derived from unlawful activity
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of engaging in a financial transaction in property derived from unlawful activity if the person knowingly engages in or attempts to engage in a financial transaction in property that:

(a) Constitutes, or is derived from, the proceeds of unlawful activity;

(b) Is of a value greater than $10,000; and

(c) The person knows is derived from or represents the proceeds of some form, though not necessarily which form, of unlawful activity.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Engaging in a financial transaction in property derived from unlawful activity is a Class C felony.

(b) In addition to any other sentence of imprisonment or fine that a court may impose and notwithstanding ORS 161.625 (Fines for felonies) , a court may include in the sentence of a person convicted under this section a fine in an amount equal to the value of the property involved in the unlawful transaction.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Financial transaction” has the meaning given that term in ORS 164.170 (Laundering a monetary instrument) . “Financial transaction” does not include any transaction necessary to preserve a person’s right to representation as guaranteed by section 11, Article I of the Oregon Constitution, and the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

(b) “Unlawful activity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 164.170 (Laundering a monetary instrument) . [1999 c.878 §2]

Note: See note under 164.170 (Laundering a monetary instrument) .

Source: Section 164.172 — Engaging in a financial transaction in property derived from unlawful activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.274 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.274
166.274 Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (11) of this section, a person barred from possessing or receiving a firearm may file a petition for relief from the bar in accordance with subsection (2) of this section if:

(a) The person is barred from possessing a firearm under ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) (1)(c)(A), (C) or (H) or 166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons) ; or

(b) The person is barred from receiving a firearm under ORS 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms) (1)(a) or (b) or, if the person has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving violence, ORS 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms) (1)(g).

(2) A petition for relief described in this section must be filed in the circuit court in the petitioner’s county of residence.

(3) A person may apply once per calendar year for relief under the provisions of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person petitioning for relief under this section shall serve a copy of the petition on:

(A) The city chief of police if the court in which the petition is filed is located in a city; or

(B) The sheriff of the county in which the court is located.

(b) The copy of the petition shall be served on the chief of police or sheriff at the same time the petition is filed at the court.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a petition is denied, the judge shall cause that information to be entered into the Department of State Police computerized criminal history files.

(b) When a petition is granted, the judge shall cause that information and a fingerprint card of the petitioner to be entered into the Department of State Police computerized criminal history files. If, after a petition is granted, the petitioner is arrested and convicted of a crime that would disqualify the petitioner from purchasing or possessing a firearm, the Department of State Police shall notify the court that granted relief under this section. The court shall review the order granting relief and determine whether to rescind the order. The Department of State Police may charge a reasonable fee, under ORS 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) , for the entry and maintenance of information under this section.

(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 9.320 (Necessity for employment of attorney) , a party that is not a natural person, the state or any city, county, district or other political subdivision or public corporation in this state, without appearance by attorney, may appear as a party to an action under this section.

(7) If the petitioner seeks relief from the bar on possessing or purchasing a firearm, relief shall be granted when the petitioner demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that the petitioner does not pose a threat to the safety of the public or the petitioner.

(8) Petitions filed under this section shall be heard and disposed of within 15 judicial days of filing or as soon as is practicable thereafter, but not more than 30 days thereafter. The judge shall then make findings and conclusions and issue a judgment based on the findings and conclusions in accordance with the requirements of law.

(9) A person filing a petition under this section must pay the filing fee established under ORS 21.135 (Standard filing fee) .

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Initial appeals of petitions shall be heard de novo.

(b) Any party to a judgment under this subsection may appeal to the Court of Appeals in the same manner as for any other civil action.

(c) If the governmental entity files an appeal under this subsection and does not prevail, it shall be ordered to pay the attorney fees for the prevailing party.

(11) The court may not grant relief under this section to a person who:

(a) Has been convicted of a person felony, as that term is defined in the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, or the statutory counterpart to a person felony in any other jurisdiction, if the offense involved the use of a firearm or a deadly weapon as defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) ;

(b) Has been convicted of an offense listed in ORS 137.700 (Offenses requiring imposition of mandatory minimum sentences) or the statutory counterpart to an offense listed in ORS 137.700 (Offenses requiring imposition of mandatory minimum sentences) in any other jurisdiction; or

(c) Is currently serving a felony sentence as defined in ORS 10.030 (Eligibility for jury service) or has served a felony sentence in the one-year period preceding the filing of the petition. [1989 c.839 §11; 1991 c.67 §37; 1993 c.732 §§3,4; 1995 c.518 §2; 1995 c.658 §88; 2009 c.499 §2; 2009 c.826 §§19,20; 2010 c.86 §§1,2,3; 2011 c.595 §§59,60; 2011 c.662 §§3,4; 2015 c.7 §§6,7; 2015 c.201 §4; 2015 c.497 §§5,6]

Source: Section 166.274 — Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.549 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.549
165.549 Prevention of telephone communications when hostage taken
Status: in_force

(1) A supervising law enforcement official having jurisdiction in a geographical area in which the official has probable cause to believe that a hostage is being held may order a telephone company security employee or alternate described in subsection (2) of this section to cut, reroute or divert telephone lines to prevent telephone communications between the individual holding the hostage and any individual other than a peace officer or an individual designated by the peace officer.

(2) The telephone company providing service within a geographical area shall notify, in writing, all law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in that area of the address and telephone number of its security office or other office designated to provide the assistance to law enforcement officials required under this section. The telephone company shall also provide, in writing, the telephone number where the security representative or other telephone company official authorized to provide assistance under this section can be reached at any time. The telephone company shall notify the law enforcement agencies of any change in the information required under this subsection.

(3) Good faith reliance upon an order by a supervising law enforcement official is a complete defense to any civil or criminal action arising out of the cutting, rerouting or diverting of a telephone line pursuant to this section. [1979 c.605 §1]

Source: Section 165.549 — Prevention of telephone communications when hostage taken; duties of telephone company; defense against liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.220 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.220
166.220 Unlawful use of weapon
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful use of a weapon if the person:

(a) Attempts to use unlawfully against another, or carries or possesses with intent to use unlawfully against another, any dangerous or deadly weapon as defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) ; or

(b) Intentionally discharges a firearm, blowgun, bow and arrow, crossbow or explosive device within the city limits of any city or within residential areas within urban growth boundaries at or in the direction of any person, building, structure or vehicle within the range of the weapon without having legal authority for such discharge.

(2) This section does not apply to:

(a) Police officers or military personnel in the lawful performance of their official duties;

(b) Persons lawfully defending life or property as provided in ORS 161.219 (Limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person) ;

(c) Persons discharging firearms, blowguns, bows and arrows, crossbows or explosive devices upon public or private shooting ranges, shooting galleries or other areas designated and built for the purpose of target shooting;

(d) Persons lawfully engaged in hunting in compliance with rules and regulations adopted by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; or

(e) An employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, acting within the scope of employment, discharging a firearm in the course of the lawful taking of wildlife.

(3) Unlawful use of a weapon is a Class C felony. [Amended by 1975 c.700 §1; 1985 c.543 §1; 1991 c.797 §1; 2009 c.556 §5]

Source: Section 166.220 — Unlawful use of weapon , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.035 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.035
162.035 Bribery defenses
Status: in_force

(1) In any prosecution under ORS 162.015 (Bribe giving) , it is a defense that the defendant offered, conferred or agreed to confer the pecuniary benefit as a result of the public servant’s conduct constituting extortion or coercion.

(2) It is no defense to a prosecution under ORS 162.015 (Bribe giving) and 162.025 (Bribe receiving) that the person sought to be influenced was not qualified to act in the desired way, whether because the person had not assumed office, lacked jurisdiction or for any other reason. [1971 c.743 §181]

Source: Section 162.035 — Bribery defenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.130 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.130
164.130 Application of ORS 164.125 to telephone or telegraph services
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 164.125 (Theft of services) shall apply when the telephone or telegraph communication involved either originates or terminates, or both originates and terminates, in this state, or when the charges for service would have been billable, in normal course, by a person providing telephone or telegraph service in this state, but for the fact that the charge for service was avoided, or attempted to be avoided by one or more of the means set forth in ORS 164.125 (Theft of services) .

(2) Jurisdiction of an offense under ORS 164.125 (Theft of services) is in the jurisdictional territory where the telephone or telegraph communication involved in the offense originates or where it terminates, or the jurisdictional territory to which the bill for the service is sent or would have been sent but for the fact that the service was obtained or attempted to be obtained by one or more of the means set forth in ORS 164.125 (Theft of services) . [1973 c.133 §3]

Source: Section 164.130 — Application of ORS 164.125 to telephone or telegraph services; jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.750 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.750
169.750 Restrictions on operation of juvenile detention facilities
Status: in_force

A juvenile detention facility may not:

(1) Impose upon a detained juvenile for purposes of discipline or punishment any infliction of or threat of physical injury or pain, deliberate humiliation, physical restraint, withholding of meals, or isolation, or detention under conditions that violate the provisions of subsections (2) to (8) of this section or ORS 169.076 (Standards for local correctional facilities) (7) to (11) or (13) to (15) or 169.740 (Standards for juvenile detention facilities) ;

(2) Use any physical force, other means of physical control or isolation upon a detained juvenile except as reasonably necessary and justified to prevent escape from the facility, physical injury to another person, to protect a detained juvenile from physical self-injury or to prevent destruction of property, or to effectuate the confinement of the juvenile in roomlock or isolation as provided for in ORS 169.090 (Manual of guidelines for local correctional facility operation) , 169.730 (Definitions for ORS 169.740 to 169.760) to 169.800 (Detention of juveniles before conviction and execution of sentence) , 419A.050 (Authority to acquire, equip and maintain detention and shelter facilities) and 419A.052 (Specifications of facilities) , and for only so long as it appears that the danger exists. A use of force or other physical means of control may not employ:

(a) The use of restraining devices for a purpose other than to prevent physical injury or escape, or, in any case, for a period in excess of six hours. However, the time during which a detained juvenile is being transported to another facility pursuant to court order shall not be counted within the six hours; or

(b) Isolation for a period in excess of six hours;

(3) Use roomlock except for the discipline and punishment of a detained juvenile for violation of a rule of conduct or behavior of the facility as provided for in ORS 169.076 (Standards for local correctional facilities) (12) or for conduct that constitutes a crime under the laws of this state or that would justify physical force, control or isolation under subsection (2) of this section;

(4) Cause to be made an internal examination of a detained juvenile’s anus or vagina, except upon probable cause that contraband, as defined in ORS 162.135 (Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205) (1), will be found upon such examination and then only by a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) or nurse licensed under ORS chapter 678;

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Administer to any detained juvenile medication, except upon the informed consent of the juvenile or in the case of an imminent threat to the life of the juvenile or where the juvenile has a contagious or communicable disease that poses an imminent threat to the health of other persons in the facility. However, prescription medication may not be administered except upon a written prescription or written order by a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) , naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679, and administered by a person authorized under ORS chapter 677, 678 or 679 to administer medication. Facility staff not otherwise authorized by law to administer medications may administer noninjectable medications in accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon State Board of Nursing pursuant to ORS 678.150 (Powers, functions and duties of board, officers and executive director) (8);

(b) Nonmedical personnel shall receive training for administering medications, including recognition of and response to drug reactions and unanticipated side effects, from the responsible physician, physician assistant, naturopathic physician or nurse and the official responsible for the facility. All personnel shall be responsible for administering the dosage medications according to orders and for recording the administrations of the dosage in a manner and on a form approved by the responsible physician, physician assistant, naturopathic physician or nurse practitioner; and

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, medication may not be administered unless a physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or nurse licensed under ORS chapter 678 is either physically on the premises or readily available by telephone and within 30 minutes travel time of the patient;

(6) Administer to any detained juvenile any medication or medical procedure for purposes of experimentation;

(7) Discipline or punish any juvenile for conduct or behavior by roomlock, for a period in excess of 12 hours, or by denial of any privilege, regularly awarded other detained adults or juveniles, for more than one day, except after:

(a) Advising the juvenile in writing of the alleged offensive conduct or behavior;

(b) Providing the juvenile the opportunity to a hearing before a staff member who was not a witness to the alleged offensive conduct or behavior;

(c) Providing the juvenile the opportunity to produce witnesses and evidence and to cross-examine witnesses;

(d) Providing the detained juvenile the opportunity to testify, at the sole option of the juvenile; and

(e) A finding that the alleged conduct or behavior was proven by a preponderance of the evidence and that it violated a rule of conduct or behavior of the facility as provided for in ORS 169.076 (Standards for local correctional facilities) (12) or constituted a crime under the laws of this state; and

(8) Detain juveniles with emotional disturbances, mental retardation or physical disabilities on the same charges and circumstances for which other juveniles would have been released or provided with another alternative. [1981 c.869 §3; 1983 c.598 §1; 1993 c.33 §313; 1997 c.765 §1; 2007 c.70 §38; 2009 c.535 §32; 2014 c.45 §31; 2017 c.356 §22; 2019 c.489 §8]

Source: Section 169.750 — Restrictions on operation of juvenile detention facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.527 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.527
166.527 Petition for ex parte order
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement officer or a family or household member of a person may file a petition requesting that the court issue an extreme risk protection order enjoining the person from having in the person’s custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing or receiving, or attempting to purchase or receive, a deadly weapon.

(2) An extreme risk protection order petition shall be heard by the court and issued or denied on the same day the petition is submitted to the court or on the judicial business day immediately following the day the petition is filed.

(3) The petition for an extreme risk protection order must be supported by a written affidavit signed by the petitioner under oath, or an oral statement taken under oath by the petitioner or any other witness the petitioner may produce.

(4) In determining whether to issue an extreme risk protection order, the court shall consider the following:

(a) A history of suicide threats or attempts or acts of violence by the respondent directed against another person;

(b) A history of use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force by the respondent against another person;

(c) A previous conviction for:

(A) A misdemeanor involving violence as defined in ORS 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms) ;

(B) A stalking offense under ORS 163.732 (Stalking) or 163.750 (Violating a court’s stalking protective order) , or a similar offense in another jurisdiction;

(C) An offense constituting domestic violence as defined in ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) ;

(D) Driving under the influence of intoxicants under ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or 813.011 (Felony driving under the influence of intoxicants) ; or

(E) An offense involving cruelty or abuse of animals;

(d) Evidence of recent unlawful use of controlled substances;

(e) Previous unlawful and reckless use, display or brandishing of a deadly weapon by the respondent;

(f) A previous violation by the respondent of a court order issued pursuant to ORS 107.716 (Hearing) or 107.718 (Restraining order) ;

(g) Evidence of an acquisition or attempted acquisition within the previous 180 days by the respondent of a deadly weapon; and

(h) Any additional information the court finds to be reliable, including a statement by the respondent.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The petitioner has the burden of proof at the ex parte hearing.

(b) The petitioner may appear in person or by electronic video transmission.

(c) The court may continue a hearing under this section upon a showing of good cause.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court shall issue an extreme risk protection order if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence, based on the petition and supporting documentation and after considering a statement by the respondent, if provided, that the respondent presents a risk in the near future, including an imminent risk, of suicide or of causing physical injury to another person. The court may not include in the findings any mental health diagnosis or any connection between the risk presented by the respondent and mental illness.

(b) Upon making the findings described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the court shall issue an extreme risk protection order prohibiting the respondent from having in the respondent’s custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing or receiving, or attempting to purchase or receive, a deadly weapon.

(7) An extreme risk protection order issued under this section must include:

(a) A statement of the evidence and the court’s findings supporting issuance of the order;

(b) The date and time the order was issued;

(c) A description of the manner in which the respondent may request a hearing described in subsection (9) of this section;

(d) The address of the court to which a request for a hearing must be sent;

(e) A description of the requirements for surrender of deadly weapons in the respondent’s possession under ORS 166.537 (Surrender of deadly weapons pursuant to order) ; and

(f) A statement in substantially the following form:

To the subject of this protection order: An extreme risk protection order has been issued by the court and is now in effect. You are required to surrender all deadly weapons in your custody, control or possession. You may not have in your custody or control, purchase, possess, receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, deadly weapons while this order is in effect. You must, within 24 hours, surrender all deadly weapons in your custody, control or possession to (insert name of local law enforcement agency), a gun dealer or a third party who may lawfully possess the deadly weapons. You must, within 24 hours, surrender to (insert name of local law enforcement agency) any concealed handgun license issued to you. You may request a hearing to contest this order. If you do not request a hearing, the extreme risk protection order against you will be in effect for one year unless terminated by the court. You have the right to request one hearing to terminate this order during the 12 months that this order is in effect starting from the date of this order. You may seek the advice of an attorney as to any matter connected with this order.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The respondent shall be personally served with both a copy of the extreme risk protection order and a hearing request form described in subsection (9) of this section.

(b) Whenever an extreme risk protective order is served on a respondent, the person serving the order shall immediately deliver to the county sheriff a true copy of proof of service, on which it is stated that personal service of the order was made on the respondent, and a copy of the order. Proof of service may be made by affidavit or by declaration under penalty of perjury in the form required by ORCP 1 E.

(c) If the person serving the order cannot complete service within 10 days, the person shall notify the petitioner, at the address provided by the petitioner, that the documents have not been served. If the petitioner does not respond within 10 days, the person shall hold the order and petition for future service and file a return to the clerk of the court showing that service was not completed.

(d) Upon receipt of a copy of the order and notice of completion of service by a member of a law enforcement agency, the county sheriff shall immediately enter the order into the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Department of State Police and request that the order be entered into the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice. If the order was served on the respondent by a person other than a member of a law enforcement agency, the county sheriff shall enter the order into the Law Enforcement Data System, and shall request that the information be entered into the databases of the National Crime Information Center, upon receipt of a true copy of proof of service. The sheriff shall provide the petitioner with a true copy of the proof of service. Entry into the Law Enforcement Data System constitutes notice to all law enforcement agencies of the existence of the order. Law enforcement agencies shall establish procedures adequate to ensure that an officer at the scene of an alleged violation of the order may be informed of the existence and terms of the order. The order is fully enforceable in any county in this state.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 30 days after an extreme risk protection order is served on the respondent under this section, the respondent may request a court hearing using a form prescribed by the State Court Administrator.

(b) If the respondent requests a hearing under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the clerk of the court shall notify the petitioner and the respondent of the date and time of the hearing and shall supply the petitioner with a copy of the respondent’s request for a hearing. The petitioner and the respondent shall give to the clerk of the court information sufficient to allow such notification.

(c) The hearing shall occur within 21 days of the date of the respondent’s request for a hearing.

(10) If the respondent fails to request a hearing within 30 days after an extreme risk protection order is served, the protection order is confirmed by operation of law and is effective for a period of one year from the date the original order was issued or until the order is terminated, whichever is sooner.

(11) A filing fee, service fee or hearing fee may not be charged for proceedings under this section or ORS 166.530 (Hearing on order) or 166.533 (Hearing to terminate order) .

(12) If the court declines to issue an extreme risk protection order under this section, the court shall state with particularity the reasons for the denial on the record. [2017 c.737 §2]

Source: Section 166.527 — Petition for ex parte order; issuance and service of order; request for hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.685 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.685
169.685 Inmate Welfare Fund Account
Status: in_force

(1) A city or county that maintains a local or regional correctional facility shall establish an Inmate Welfare Fund Account, separate and distinct from the general fund of the city or county. All moneys in the account may be expended only for inmate welfare and may not be used for regular inmate meals, inmate clothing, inmate medical care, facility maintenance or staff salaries, staff clothing or staff equipment.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Inmate welfare” means items or programs that enhance the lives of inmates, including but not limited to education programs, job training programs, drug and alcohol treatment programs, exercise equipment, televisions, cable subscriptions, electronic law library access, magazine subscriptions, books, board games, microwaves available for inmate use and meals or other foods provided for special events.

(b) “Regional correctional facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 169.620 (“Regional correctional facility” defined) . [2019 c.335 §6]

Source: Section 169.685 — Inmate Welfare Fund Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.330 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.330
169.330 Civil liability for release of prisoner
Status: in_force

When a prisoner has been committed to the county local correctional facility to be held until the prisoner has paid a sum of money to a private party, or a fine or penalty to the state, and is permitted to depart the facility without legal order or process, the private party or the state may recover in a civil action against the sheriff, the damages sustained by reason of the prisoner’s departure. [Amended by 1961 c.649 §8; 1973 c.740 §22]

Source: Section 169.330 — Civil liability for release of prisoner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.508 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.508
167.508 Exemptions from ORS 167.502 and 167.506
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 167.502 (Sale of certain items at unused property market prohibited) and 167.506 (Recordkeeping requirements) do not apply to a person who:

(a) Sells or exchanges new and unused property that was not produced or manufactured within the last five years as indicated by the style of the packaging or of the material itself;

(b) Sells by sample, catalog or brochure for future delivery; or

(c) Makes a sales presentation to a consumer who received an individualized invitation to attend the sales presentation prior to the sales presentation from an owner or legal occupant of the premises where the sales presentation takes place.

(2) The recordkeeping requirements in ORS 167.506 (Recordkeeping requirements) do not apply to:

(a) A person who sells or exchanges new and unused property at an event that is organized and operated:

(A) For the exclusive benefit of a community chest, a fund, a foundation, an association or a corporation; and

(B) For religious, educational or charitable purposes.

(b) A person who sells or exchanges motor vehicles or trailers that are subject to state vehicle registration requirements.

(c) A person who sells or exchanges new and unused property at a gun show as defined in ORS 166.432 (Definitions for ORS 166.412 and 166.433 to 166.441) .

(d) A person who sells or exchanges new and unused property at a livestock auction market as defined in ORS 599.205 (Definitions) . [2003 c.338 §4]

Note: See note under 167.500 (Definitions for ORS 167.502, 167.506 and 167.508) .

Source: Section 167.508 — Exemptions from ORS 167.502 and 167.506 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.503 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.503
166.503 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 166.412 (Definitions) , 166.435 (Firearm transfers by unlicensed persons) , 166.436 (Department of State Police criminal background checks for gun show firearm transfers) , 166.438 (Transfer of firearms at gun shows) , 166.505 (Permits to purchase firearms) and 166.508 (Denial of application) :

(1) “Criminal background check” has the same meaning given to this term in ORS 166.432 (Definitions for ORS 166.412 and 166.433 to 166.441) (1)(a) to (e).

(2) “Department” means the Department of State Police.

(3) “Gun dealer” means a person engaged in the business, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921, of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring a firearm, whether the person is a retail dealer, pawnbroker or otherwise.

(4) “Permit” or “permit-to-purchase” means an authorization issued to a person to purchase or acquire a firearm, provided all other requirements at the time of purchase or acquisition are met.

(5) “Permit agent” means a county sheriff or police chief with jurisdiction over the residence of the person making an application for a permit-to-purchase, or their designees.

(6) “Transfer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.435 (Firearm transfers by unlicensed persons) (1)(a).

(7) “Transferor” means a person who is not a gun dealer or licensed as a manufacturer or importer under 18 U.S.C. 923 and who intends to deliver a firearm to a transferee. [2023 c.1 §3]

Note: See first note under 166.355 (Manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer of large-capacity magazine) .

Note: See second note under 166.355 (Manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer of large-capacity magazine) .

Note: See third note under 166.355 (Manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer of large-capacity magazine) .

Source: Section 166.503 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.332 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.332
161.332 “Conditional release” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) and 161.385 (Psychiatric Security Review Board) to 161.395 (Subpoena power) , “conditional release” includes, but is not limited to, the monitoring of mental and physical health treatment. [1977 c.380 §1; 1983 c.800 §8; 2011 c.708 §11a; 2017 c.442 §11]

Source: Section 161.332 — “Conditional release” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.074 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.074
165.074 Unlawful factoring of payment card transaction
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful factoring of a payment card transaction if the person intentionally or knowingly:

(a) Presents to or deposits with, or causes another to present to or deposit with, a financial institution for payment a payment card transaction record that is not the result of a payment card transaction between the cardholder and the person;

(b) Employs, solicits or otherwise causes a merchant to present to or deposit with a financial institution for payment a payment card transaction record that is not the result of a payment card transaction between the cardholder and the merchant;

(c) Employs, solicits or otherwise causes another to become a merchant for purposes of engaging in conduct made unlawful by this section;

(d) Uses a scanning device to access, read, scan, obtain, memorize or store information encoded on a payment card:

(A) Without the permission of the cardholder; or

(B) With the intent to defraud another person; or

(e) Uses a reencoder to place encoded information from one payment card onto another payment card:

(A) Without the permission of the cardholder of the payment card from which encoded information is being taken; or

(B) With the intention to defraud another person.

(2) Unlawful factoring of a payment card transaction is a Class C felony.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, unlawful factoring of a payment card transaction is a Class B felony if the person has one or more previous convictions under this section. [1991 c.398 §2; 2003 c.383 §2]

Source: Section 165.074 — Unlawful factoring of payment card transaction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.429 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.429
163.429 Sexual abuse by fraudulent representation
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation if the person is a licensee and knowingly:

(a) Subjects another person to sexual contact; and

(b) Falsely or fraudulently represents to the other person that the sexual contact serves a legitimate medical purpose.

(2) Sexual abuse by fraudulent representation is a Class B felony.

(3) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify sexual abuse by fraudulent representation as a crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Licensee” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) .

(b) “Sexual contact” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163.305 (Definitions) . [2023 c.200 §1]

Note: 163.429 (Sexual abuse by fraudulent representation) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.429 — Sexual abuse by fraudulent representation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.315 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.315
164.315 Arson in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of arson in the second degree if:

(a) By starting a fire or causing an explosion, the person intentionally damages:

(A) Any building of another that is not protected property; or

(B) Any property of another and the damages to the property exceed $750; or

(b) By knowingly engaging in the manufacture of methamphetamine, the person causes fire or causes an explosion that damages property described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Arson in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §143; 2001 c.432 §1; 2005 c.706 §3]

Source: Section 164.315 — Arson in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.333 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.333
167.333 Sexual assault of an animal
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of sexual assault of an animal if the person:

(a) Touches or contacts, or causes an object or another person to touch or contact, the mouth, anus or sex organs of an animal or animal carcass for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of a person; or

(b) Causes an animal or animal carcass to touch or contact the mouth, anus or sex organs of a person for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of a person.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the use of products derived from animals.

(3) Sexual assault of an animal is a Class C felony. [2001 c.926 §5b; 2003 c.428 §1; 2015 c.324 §3]

Source: Section 167.333 — Sexual assault of an animal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.535 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.535
166.535 Renewal of order
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement officer or a family or household member of a respondent, including but not limited to the law enforcement officer or family or household member who petitioned the court for the original extreme risk protection order issued under ORS 166.527 (Petition for ex parte order) , may request a renewal of the order within 90 days before the expiration date of the order by filing a written request with the court.

(2) Upon receipt of the request for renewal described in subsection (1) of this section, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide notice of the hearing to both parties at least 14 days before the hearing.

(3) At a hearing to determine whether to renew an extreme risk protection order under this section, the court may:

(a) Examine under oath the petitioner, the respondent and any witness either party may produce or, in lieu of examination, consider sworn affidavits of the petitioner, the respondent or a witness of either party; and

(b) Ensure that a reasonable search has been conducted for criminal history records related to the respondent.

(4) The person requesting the renewal of the extreme risk protection order has the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that the respondent continues to present a risk in the near future, including an imminent risk, of suicide or of causing physical injury to another person.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Evidence Code shall apply in a hearing under this section.

(b) The court may continue a hearing under this section upon a showing of good cause. If the court continues a hearing under this paragraph, the original extreme risk protection order shall remain in effect until the next hearing date.

(c) The petitioner may appear in person or by electronic video transmission.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the court finds that the petitioner has met the burden of proof, the court may renew the extreme risk protection order for a duration of up to one year.

(b) The court may not include in findings made under this subsection any mental health diagnosis or any connection between the risk presented by the respondent and mental illness.

(7) An extreme risk protection order renewed under this section must include:

(a) A statement of the evidence and the court’s findings supporting issuance of the order;

(b) The date and time the order was issued;

(c) The date and time of the expiration of the order;

(d) A description of the requirements for surrender of deadly weapons in the respondent’s possession under ORS 166.537 (Surrender of deadly weapons pursuant to order) ; and

(e) A statement in substantially the following form:

To the subject of this protection order: This renewed order is valid until the date and time noted above. If you have not done so already, you are required to surrender all deadly weapons in your custody. You must immediately surrender all deadly weapons in your custody, control or possession to (insert name of local law enforcement agency), a gun dealer or a third party who may lawfully possess the deadly weapons. You must immediately surrender to (insert name of local law enforcement agency) any concealed handgun license issued to you. You may not have in your custody or control, purchase, possess, receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, a deadly weapon while this order is in effect. You have the right to request one hearing to terminate this renewed order every 12 months that this order is in effect, starting from the date of this order. You may seek the advice of an attorney as to any matter connected with this order.

(8) When the court renews an extreme risk protection order, the court shall inform the respondent that the respondent is entitled to request termination of the renewed order in the manner described in ORS 166.533 (Hearing to terminate order) . The court shall provide the respondent with a form with which to request a termination hearing.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Service of a renewed extreme risk protective order shall be made by personal delivery of a copy of the order to the respondent. The respondent need not be served if an order of the court indicates that the respondent appeared in person before the court.

(b) Whenever a renewed extreme risk protective order is served on a respondent, the person serving the order shall immediately deliver to the county sheriff a true copy of proof of service, on which it is stated that personal service of the order was made on the respondent, and a copy of the order. Proof of service may be made by affidavit or by declaration under penalty of perjury in the form required by ORCP 1 E.

(c) If service of the order is not required under paragraph (a) of this subsection, a copy of the order must be delivered to the sheriff by the court.

(d) Upon receipt of a copy of the order and notice of completion of any required service by a member of a law enforcement agency, the county sheriff shall immediately enter the order into the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Department of State Police and request that the order be entered into the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice. If the order was served on the respondent by a person other than a member of a law enforcement agency, the county sheriff shall enter the order into the Law Enforcement Data System and request that the order be entered into the databases of the National Crime Information Center upon receipt of a true copy of proof of service. The sheriff shall provide the petitioner with a true copy of any required proof of service. Entry into the Law Enforcement Data System constitutes notice to all law enforcement agencies of the existence of the order. Law enforcement agencies shall establish procedures adequate to ensure that an officer at the scene of an alleged violation of the order may be informed of the existence and terms of the order. The order is fully enforceable in any county in this state.

(10) If the court declines to renew an extreme risk protection order, the court shall state with particularity the reasons for the denial on the record.

(11) A renewed extreme risk protection order may be further renewed as described in this section. [2017 c.737 §5]

Source: Section 166.535 — Renewal of order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.390 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.390
167.390 Commerce in fur of domestic cats and dogs prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not take, buy, sell, barter or otherwise exchange for commerce in fur purposes the raw fur or products that include the fur of a domestic cat or dog if the fur is obtained through a process that kills or maims the cat or dog. As used in this section, “domestic cat or dog” does not include coyote, fox, lynx, bobcat or any other wild or commercially raised wild feline or wild canine species or a hybrid thereof that is not recognized as an endangered species by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section, or any rule promulgated pursuant thereto, is a Class A misdemeanor when the offense is committed with a culpable mental state as defined in ORS 161.085 (Definitions with respect to culpability) . [1999 c.995 §§1,2]

Source: Section 167.390 — Commerce in fur of domestic cats and dogs prohibited; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.065 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.065
162.065 Perjury
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of perjury if the person makes a false sworn statement or a false unsworn declaration in regard to a material issue, knowing it to be false.

(2) Perjury is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §183; 2013 c.218 §19]

Source: Section 162.065 — Perjury , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.007 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.007
165.007 Forgery in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if, with intent to injure or defraud, the person:

(a) Falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument; or

(b) Utters a written instrument which the person knows to be forged.

(2) Forgery in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §152]

Source: Section 165.007 — Forgery in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.276 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.276
164.276 Authority of sports official to expel persons from sports event
Status: in_force

A sports official may order a coach, team player or spectator to leave the premises at which a sports event is taking place and at which the sports official is officiating if the coach, team player or spectator is engaging in inappropriate behavior. [2003 c.629 §2]

Note: See note under 164.274 (Definitions for ORS 164.276 and 164.278) .

Source: Section 164.276 — Authority of sports official to expel persons from sports event , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.212 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.212
167.212 Tampering with drug records
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of tampering with drug records if the person knowingly:

(a) Alters, defaces or removes a controlled substance label affixed by a manufacturer, wholesaler or apothecary, except that it shall not be unlawful for an apothecary to remove or deface such a label for the purpose of filling prescriptions;

(b) Affixes a false or forged label to a package or receptacle containing controlled substances;

(c) Makes or utters a false or forged prescription or false or forged official written order for controlled substances; or

(d) Makes a false statement in any controlled substance prescription, order, report or record required by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) .

(2) Tampering with drug records is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §275; 1977 c.745 §34; 1995 c.440 §15]

Source: Section 167.212 — Tampering with drug records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.367 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.367
161.367 Gaining or regaining fitness
Status: in_force

(1) If at any time the court determines that the defendant lacks fitness to proceed, the court shall further determine whether there is a substantial probability that the defendant, in the foreseeable future, will gain or regain fitness to proceed. If the court determines that there is no substantial probability that the defendant, in the foreseeable future, will gain or regain fitness to proceed, the court shall dismiss, without prejudice and in accordance with subsection (6) of this section, all charges against the defendant and:

(a) Order that the defendant be discharged; or

(b) Initiate commitment proceedings under ORS 426.070 (Initiation) , 426.701 (Commitment of “extremely dangerous” person with qualifying mental disorder) or 427.235 (Notice to court of need for commitment) to 427.292 (Parental consent required for involuntary commitment of minor child) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The superintendent of the hospital or director of the facility in which the defendant is committed under ORS 161.370 (Determination of fitness to proceed) or a person examining the defendant as a condition of release to community restoration services shall notify the court if the defendant gains or regains fitness to proceed.

(b) A party to the case may notify the court if the defendant has gained or regained fitness to proceed.

(c) The court may, upon its own motion or the request of either party, hold a hearing to determine whether the defendant has gained or regained fitness to proceed. If the court determines that the defendant has gained or regained fitness to proceed, the court shall resume the criminal proceeding unless the court determines that so much time has elapsed since the commitment or release of the defendant to community restoration services that it would be unjust to resume the criminal proceeding. If the court determines that it would be unjust to resume the criminal proceeding, the court, on motion of either party, may dismiss the charge in accordance with subsection (6) of this section, and may order the defendant to be discharged or cause a proceeding to be commenced forthwith under ORS 426.070 (Initiation) to 426.170 (Delivery of certified copy of record) , 426.701 (Commitment of “extremely dangerous” person with qualifying mental disorder) or 427.235 (Notice to court of need for commitment) to 427.292 (Parental consent required for involuntary commitment of minor child) .

(3) If the defendant gains or regains fitness to proceed, the defendant shall be given credit against each charge alleged in the accusatory instrument for each day the defendant was committed under ORS 161.370 (Determination of fitness to proceed) to the custody of a state mental hospital, or to the custody of a secure intensive community inpatient facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority.

(4) Notwithstanding the suspension of the criminal proceeding under ORS 161.370 (Determination of fitness to proceed) (2), the fact that the defendant is unfit to proceed does not preclude any objection through counsel and without the personal participation of the defendant on the grounds that the indictment is insufficient, that the statute of limitations has run, that double jeopardy principles apply or upon any other ground at the discretion of the court which the court deems susceptible of fair determination prior to trial.

(5) At the time that the court determines that the defendant lacks fitness to proceed under ORS 161.370 (Determination of fitness to proceed) (2), the court shall notify the defendant in writing that federal law prohibits the defendant from purchasing or possessing a firearm unless the person obtains relief from the prohibition under federal law. The court shall again notify the defendant in writing of the prohibition if the court finds that the defendant has gained or regained fitness to proceed under subsection (2) of this section.

(6) If the court intends to dismiss all charges involving orders of commitment against a defendant who is committed to and currently located at a state mental hospital or other facility, the court shall order that the defendant be immediately transported back to the jurisdiction in which the charges were initiated, and the dismissal shall take effect only upon the defendant’s arrival in that jurisdiction. [2021 c.395 §4; 2023 c.227 §1]

Source: Section 161.367 — Gaining or regaining fitness; credit for time served; firearm prohibition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.050 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.050
169.050 Contracts for boarding of prisoners
Status: in_force

The county court or board of county commissioners of each county in this state, not having more than 300,000 inhabitants, shall advertise for bids for boarding of prisoners confined in the county local correctional facilities of the county, and may award the contract for boarding them to the lowest responsible bidder. If any responsible bidder, other than the sheriff, receives the contract from the county for the boarding of prisoners, such bidder shall receive compensation for boarding such prisoners rather than the sheriff, and the sheriff shall afford to such bidder all facilities for carrying out the county’s contract for boarding prisoners. [Amended by 1973 c.740 §12]

Source: Section 169.050 — Contracts for boarding of prisoners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.415 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.415
164.415 Robbery in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of robbery in the first degree if the person violates ORS 164.395 (Robbery in the third degree) and the person:

(a) Is armed with a deadly weapon;

(b) Uses or attempts to use a dangerous weapon; or

(c) Causes or attempts to cause serious physical injury to any person.

(2) Robbery in the first degree is a Class A felony. [1971 c.743 §150; 2007 c.71 §51]

Source: Section 164.415 — Robbery in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.405 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.405
166.405 Gun dealer notice requirement
Status: in_force

A gun dealer shall post in a prominent location in the gun dealer’s place of business a notice, in block letters not less than one inch in height, that states, “The purchaser of a firearm has an obligation to store firearms in a safe manner and to prevent unsupervised access to a firearm by a minor. If a minor or unauthorized person obtains access to a firearm and the owner failed to store the firearm in a safe manner, the owner may be in violation of the law.” [2021 c.146 §7]

Source: Section 166.405 — Gun dealer notice requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.272 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.272
164.272 Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful entry into a motor vehicle if the person enters a motor vehicle, or any part of a motor vehicle, with the intent to commit a crime.

(2) Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) As used in this section, “enters” includes, but is not limited to, inserting:

(a) Any part of the body; or

(b) Any object connected with the body. [1995 c.782 §1]

Note: 164.272 (Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 164 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 164.272 — Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.990 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.990
165.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 165.692 (Making false claim for health care payment) is a Class C felony. Criminal prosecution of violators of ORS 165.692 (Making false claim for health care payment) must be commenced within five years after the commission of the crime. [Formerly 757.992; subsection (4) of 1995 Edition enacted as 1995 c.496 §4; 2011 c.597 §161]

Source: Section 165.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.610 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.610
169.610 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the Legislative Assembly to encourage better rehabilitative care to misdemeanants by encouraging the establishment of regional correctional facilities that can effectively provide a program that not only includes better custodial facilities than can be provided by cities or counties individually, but also that can provide work release, educational and other types of leave, and parole supervision by the Department of Corrections. [1971 c.636 §1; 1987 c.320 §99]

Source: Section 169.610 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.735 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.735
163.735 Citation
Status: in_force

(1) Upon a complaint initiated as provided in ORS 163.744 (Initiation of action seeking citation) , a law enforcement officer shall issue a citation ordering the person to appear in court within three judicial days and show cause why the court should not enter a court’s stalking protective order when the officer has probable cause to believe that:

(a) The person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly engages in repeated and unwanted contact with the other person or a member of that person’s immediate family or household thereby alarming or coercing the other person;

(b) It is objectively reasonable for a person in the victim’s situation to have been alarmed or coerced by the contact; and

(c) The repeated and unwanted contact causes the victim reasonable apprehension regarding the personal safety of the victim or a member of the victim’s immediate family or household.

(2) The Department of State Police shall develop and distribute a form for the citation. The form shall be uniform throughout the state and shall contain substantially the following in addition to any other material added by the department:

OFFICER:___________________

AGENCY:___________________

PETITIONER:__________________

PERSON TO BE PROTECTED IF OTHER THAN PETITIONER:______________

RESPONDENT:_________________

On behalf of petitioner, I affirm that I am a law enforcement officer in the State of Oregon.

You, the respondent, must appear at _______________ (name and location of court at which respondent is to appear) on ________ (date and time respondent is to appear in court). At this hearing, you must be prepared to establish why the court should not enter a court’s stalking protective order which shall be for an unlimited duration unless limited by law or court order. If you fail to appear at this hearing, the court shall immediately issue a warrant for your arrest and shall enter a court’s stalking protective order.

If the court issues a stalking protective order at this hearing, and while the protective order is in effect, federal law may prohibit you from:

Traveling across state lines or tribal land lines with the intent to violate this order and then violating this order.

Causing the person protected by the order, if the person is your spouse or intimate partner, to cross state lines or tribal land lines for your purpose of violating the order.

Possessing, receiving, shipping or transporting any firearm or firearm ammunition.

Whether or not a stalking protective order is in effect, federal law may prohibit you from:

Traveling across state lines or tribal land lines with the intent to injure or harass another person and during, or because of, that travel placing that person in reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury to that person or to a member of that person’s immediate family.

Traveling across state lines or tribal land lines with the intent to injure your spouse or intimate partner and then intentionally committing a crime of violence causing bodily injury to that person.

Causing your spouse or intimate partner to travel across state lines or tribal land lines if your intent is to cause bodily injury to that person or if the travel results in your causing bodily injury to that person.

It has been alleged that you have alarmed or coerced the petitioner, or person to be protected if other than the petitioner. If you engage in contact that alarms or coerces the petitioner, or person to be protected if other than the petitioner, in violation of ORS 163.732 (Stalking) , you may be arrested for the crime of stalking.

Date: ________ Time: ________

Signed: _______________

(Respondent)

Signed: _______________

(Law enforcement officer).

[1993 c.626 §3; 1995 c.353 §3; 1999 c.1052 §10]

Note: See note under 163.730 (Definitions for ORS 30.866 and 163.730 to 163.750) .

Source: Section 163.735 — Citation; form , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.023 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.023
166.023 Disorderly conduct in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of disorderly conduct in the first degree if, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or knowingly creating a risk thereof, the person initiates or circulates a report, knowing it to be false:

(a) Concerning an alleged hazardous substance or an alleged or impending fire, explosion, catastrophe or other emergency; and

(b) Stating that the hazardous substance, fire, explosion, catastrophe or other emergency is located in or upon a court facility or a public building, as those terms are defined in ORS 166.360 (Definitions for ORS 166.360 to 166.380) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Disorderly conduct in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, disorderly conduct in the first degree is a Class C felony if the defendant has at least one prior conviction for violating subsection (1) of this section. [2005 c.631 §3; 2015 c.361 §1]

Source: Section 166.023 — Disorderly conduct in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.238 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.238
167.238 Prima facie evidence permitted in prosecutions of drug offenses
Status: in_force

(1) Proof of unlawful manufacture, cultivation, transportation or possession of a controlled substance is prima facie evidence of knowledge of its character.

(2) Proof of possession of a controlled substance not in the container in which it was originally delivered, sold or dispensed, when a prescription or order of a practitioner is required under the provisions of ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) , is prima facie evidence that the possession is unlawful unless the possessor also has in possession a label prepared by the pharmacist for the drug dispensed or the possessor is authorized by ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) to possess the controlled substance. [1971 c.743 §279; 1977 c.745 §36; 1995 c.440 §17]

Source: Section 167.238 — Prima facie evidence permitted in prosecutions of drug offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.185 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.185
163.185 Assault in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of assault in the first degree if the person:

(a) Intentionally causes serious physical injury to another by means of a deadly or dangerous weapon;

(b) Intentionally or knowingly causes serious physical injury to a child under six years of age;

(c) Violates ORS 163.175 (Assault in the second degree) knowing that the victim is pregnant; or

(d) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes serious physical injury to another while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) and:

(A) In the 10 years prior to the date of the current offense the person has been convicted of at least three of any of the following offenses in any combination:

(i) Driving under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) , or its statutory counterpart in another jurisdiction;

(ii) A driving under the influence of intoxicants offense in another jurisdiction that involved the impaired driving or operation of a vehicle, an aircraft or a boat due to the use of intoxicants or any combination thereof; or

(iii) An offense in another jurisdiction that involved driving or operating a vehicle, an aircraft or a boat while having a blood alcohol content above that jurisdiction’s permissible blood alcohol content; or

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) The person has a previous conviction for any of the crimes described in subsection (2) of this section, or their statutory counterparts in any jurisdiction; and

(ii) The victim’s death or serious physical injury in the previous conviction was caused by the person driving a motor vehicle.

(2) The previous convictions to which subsection (1)(d)(B) of this section apply are:

(a) Manslaughter in the first degree under ORS 163.118 (Manslaughter in the first degree) ;

(b) Manslaughter in the second degree under ORS 163.125 (Manslaughter in the second degree) ;

(c) Criminally negligent homicide under ORS 163.145 (Criminally negligent homicide) ;

(d) Assault in the first degree under this section;

(e) Assault in the second degree under ORS 163.175 (Assault in the second degree) ; or

(f) Assault in the third degree under ORS 163.165 (Assault in the third degree) .

(3) Assault in the first degree is a Class A felony.

(4) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection (1)(d)(B) of this section that the defendant was not under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the conduct that resulted in the previous conviction.

(5) As used in this section, “intoxicant” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.321 (“Intoxicant.”) . [1971 c.743 §94; 1975 c.626 §2; 1977 c.297 §1; 2005 c.513 §1; 2007 c.867 §3; 2009 c.785 §2; 2021 c.480 §5; 2023 c.498 §24]

Source: Section 163.185 — Assault in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.153 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.153
169.153 Liability of public agency for costs of medical care provided to persons in transport
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and 414.805 (Liability of individual for medical services received while in custody of law enforcement officer) , payment of the costs of medical care provided to a person who becomes ill or is injured while being lawfully transported in the custody of a law enforcement officer at the request of a public agency other than the public agency by which the officer is employed is the responsibility of the public agency that requested the transportation of the person.

(2) As used in this section, “law enforcement officer” and “public agency” have the meanings given those terms by ORS 414.805 (Liability of individual for medical services received while in custody of law enforcement officer) . [1985 c.530 §3; 1993 c.196 §5]

Source: Section 169.153 — Liability of public agency for costs of medical care provided to persons in transport , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.115 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.115
162.115 Corroboration of falsity required
Status: in_force

In any prosecution for perjury or false swearing, falsity of a statement may not be established solely through contradiction by the testimony of a single witness. [1971 c.743 §188]

Source: Section 162.115 — Corroboration of falsity required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.027 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.027
167.027 Evidence required to show place of prostitution
Status: in_force

(1) On the issue of whether a place is a place of prostitution as defined in ORS 167.002 (Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027) , its general repute and repute of persons who reside in or frequent the place shall be competent evidence.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 136.655 (Spouse as witness) , in any prosecution under ORS 167.012 (Promoting prostitution) and 167.017 (Compelling prostitution) , spouses are competent and compellable witnesses for or against either party. [1971 c.743 §254]

Source: Section 167.027 — Evidence required to show place of prostitution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.342 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.342
164.342 Arson incident to the manufacture of a controlled substance in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of arson incident to the manufacture of a controlled substance in the first degree if, by knowingly engaging in the manufacture of a controlled substance, the person causes a fire or causes an explosion that damages:

(a) The protected property of another;

(b) Any property, whether the property of the person or the property of another person, if the fire or explosion recklessly places another person in danger of physical injury or protected property of another in danger of damage; or

(c) Any property, whether the property of the person or the property of another person, if the fire or explosion recklessly causes serious physical injury to a firefighter or peace officer acting in the line of duty relating to the fire or explosion.

(2) Arson incident to the manufacture of a controlled substance in the first degree is a Class A felony. [2017 c.248 §3]

Source: Section 164.342 — Arson incident to the manufacture of a controlled substance in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.061 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.061
164.061 Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older
Status: in_force

When a person is convicted of aggravated theft in the first degree under ORS 164.057 (Aggravated theft in the first degree) , the court shall sentence the person to a term of incarceration ranging from 16 months to 45 months, depending on the person’s criminal history, if:

(1) The victim of the theft was 65 years of age or older at the time of the commission of the offense; and

(2) The value of the property stolen from the victim described in subsection (1) of this section, in a single or aggregate transaction, is $10,000 or more. [2008 c.14 §4]

Note: 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) was enacted into law but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 164 or any series therein by law. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 164.061 — Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.460 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.460
166.460 Antique firearms excepted
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) , 166.260 (Persons not affected by ORS 166.250) , 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) to 166.295 (Renewal of license) , 166.410 (Manufacture, importation or sale of firearms) , 166.412 (Definitions) , 166.425 (Unlawfully purchasing a firearm) , 166.434 (Requirements for criminal background checks) , 166.438 (Transfer of firearms at gun shows) and 166.450 (Obliteration or change of identification number on firearms) do not apply to antique firearms.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, possession of an antique firearm by a person described in ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) (1)(c)(B) to (D) or (G) constitutes a violation of ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) . [Amended by 1979 c.779 §6; 1989 c.839 §25; 1993 c.735 §8; 1995 c.729 §9; 2001 c.1 §11; 2001 c.666 §§35,47; 2003 c.614 §10; 2009 c.499 §5; 2015 c.50 §14]

Source: Section 166.460 — Antique firearms excepted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.431 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.431
163.431 Definitions for ORS 163.431 to 163.434
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 163.431 (Definitions for ORS 163.431 to 163.434) to 163.434 (Provisions applicable to online sexual corruption of a child) :

(1) “Child” means a person who the defendant reasonably believes to be under 16 years of age.

(2) “Online communication” means communication that occurs via telephone text messaging, electronic mail, personal or instant messaging, chat rooms, bulletin boards or any other transmission of information by wire, radio, optical cable, cellular system, electromagnetic system or other similar means.

(3) “Sexual contact” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163.305 (Definitions) .

(4) “Sexually explicit conduct” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163.665 (Definitions) .

(5) “Solicit” means to invite, request, seduce, lure, entice, persuade, prevail upon, coax, coerce or attempt to do so. [2007 c.876 §1; 2009 c.517 §1]

Note: 163.431 (Definitions for ORS 163.431 to 163.434) to 163.434 (Provisions applicable to online sexual corruption of a child) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 163 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.431 — Definitions for ORS 163.431 to 163.434 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.820 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.820
167.820 Concealing the birth of an infant
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of concealing the birth of an infant if the person conceals the corpse of a newborn child with intent to conceal the fact of its birth or to prevent a determination of whether it was born dead or alive.

(2) Concealing the birth of an infant is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §286]

Source: Section 167.820 — Concealing the birth of an infant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.337 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.337
167.337 Interfering with law enforcement animal
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of interfering with a law enforcement animal if the person intentionally or knowingly injures or attempts to injure an animal the person knows or reasonably should know is a law enforcement animal while the law enforcement animal is being used in the lawful discharge of its duty.

(2) Interfering with a law enforcement animal is a Class A misdemeanor. [Formerly 164.369; 2009 c.555 §1; 2011 c.597 §167]

Source: Section 167.337 — Interfering with law enforcement animal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.168 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.168
163.168 Crime category classification for assault in the third degree
Status: in_force

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify assault in the third degree that is committed under the circumstances described in ORS 163.165 (Assault in the third degree) (2)(b) as crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission. [2009 c.660 §40]

Note: 163.168 (Crime category classification for assault in the third degree) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.168 — Crime category classification for assault in the third degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.773 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.773
163.773 Enforcement of restraining order
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a restraining order is issued in accordance with ORS 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) and the person to be restrained has actual notice of the restraining order, the clerk of the court or any other person serving the petition and the restraining order shall immediately deliver to a county sheriff copies of the petition and the restraining order and a true copy of proof of service on which it is stated that the petition and the restraining order were served personally on the respondent. If alternative service is ordered by the court, the person performing service shall instead immediately deliver to the county sheriff copies of the petition, the restraining order and, if applicable, the summons, and a true copy of proof of service on which it is stated that alternative service was completed in accordance with ORCP 7 D(6). Proof of service may be made by affidavit or by declaration under penalty of perjury. If a restraining order entered by the circuit court recites that the respondent appeared in person before the court, the necessity for service of the restraining order and proof of service is waived.

(b) Upon receipt of a copy of the restraining order and notice of completion of any required service by a member of a law enforcement agency, the county sheriff shall immediately enter the restraining order into the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Department of State Police and the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice. If the petition and the restraining order were served on the respondent by a person other than a member of a law enforcement agency, or if alternative service was ordered by the court and completed in accordance with ORCP 7 D(6), the county sheriff shall enter the restraining order into the Law Enforcement Data System and the databases of the National Crime Information Center upon receipt of a true copy of proof of service. The sheriff shall provide the petitioner with a true copy of any required proof of service.

(c) Entry into the Law Enforcement Data System constitutes notice to all law enforcement agencies of the existence of the restraining order. Law enforcement agencies shall establish procedures adequate to ensure that an officer at the scene of an alleged violation of the restraining order may be informed of the existence and terms of the restraining order. The restraining order is fully enforceable in any county or tribal land in this state.

(d) When a restraining order has been entered into the Law Enforcement Data System and the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice under this subsection, a county sheriff shall cooperate with a request from a law enforcement agency from any other jurisdiction to verify the existence of the restraining order or to transmit a copy of the restraining order to the requesting jurisdiction.

(2) A sheriff may serve a restraining order issued under ORS 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) in the county in which the sheriff was elected and in any county that is adjacent to the county in which the sheriff was elected.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A sheriff may serve and enter into the Law Enforcement Data System a copy of a restraining order issued under ORS 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) that was transmitted to the sheriff by a circuit court or law enforcement agency through an electronic communication device. Before transmitting a copy of a restraining order to a sheriff under this subsection through an electronic communication device, the person transmitting the copy must receive confirmation from the sheriff’s office that an electronic communication device is available and operating.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, “electronic communication device” means a device by which any kind of electronic communication can be made, including but not limited to communication by telephonic facsimile and electronic mail.

(4) When a circuit court enters an order terminating a restraining order issued under ORS 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) before the expiration date, the clerk of the court shall immediately deliver a copy of the termination order to the county sheriff with whom the original restraining order was filed. Upon receipt of the termination order, the county sheriff shall promptly remove the original restraining order from the Law Enforcement Data System and the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A contempt proceeding for an alleged violation of a restraining order issued under ORS 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) must be conducted by the circuit court that issued the restraining order or by the circuit court for the county in which the alleged violation of the restraining order occurs. If contempt proceedings are initiated in the circuit court for the county in which the alleged violation of the restraining order occurs, the person initiating the contempt proceedings shall file with the court a copy of the restraining order that is certified by the clerk of the court that originally issued the restraining order. Upon filing of the certified copy of the restraining order, the circuit court shall enforce the restraining order as though that court had originally issued the restraining order.

(b) Pending a contempt hearing for an alleged violation of a restraining order issued under ORS 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) , a person arrested and taken into custody pursuant to ORS 133.310 (Authority of peace officer to arrest without warrant) may be released as provided in ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) to 135.290 (Punishment by contempt of court) .

(c) Service of process or other legal documents upon the petitioner is not a violation of a restraining order entered under ORS 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) to 163.777 (Fees or undertaking may not be required) if the petitioner is served as provided in ORCP 7 or 9. [2013 c.687 §6; 2015 c.121 §23; 2021 c.496 §3]

Note: See note under 163.760 (Definitions for ORS 163.760 to 163.777) .

Source: Section 163.773 — Enforcement of restraining order; service by sheriff; termination order; contempt proceeding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.240 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.240
166.240 Carrying of concealed weapons
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who carries concealed upon the person any knife having a blade that projects or swings into position by force of a spring or by centrifugal force, any dirk, dagger, ice pick, slungshot, metal knuckles, or any similar instrument by the use of which injury could be inflicted upon the person or property of any other person, commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section applies to any peace officer as defined in ORS 133.005 (Definitions for ORS 133.005 to 133.400 and 133.410 to 133.450) , whose duty it is to serve process or make arrests. Justice courts have concurrent jurisdiction to try any person charged with violating any of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [Amended by 1977 c.454 §1; 1985 c.543 §2; 1989 c.839 §21; 1999 c.1040 §15]

Source: Section 166.240 — Carrying of concealed weapons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.115 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.115
161.115 Construction of statutes with respect to culpability
Status: in_force

(1) If a statute defining an offense prescribes a culpable mental state but does not specify the element to which it applies, the prescribed culpable mental state applies to each material element of the offense that necessarily requires a culpable mental state.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 161.105 (Culpability requirement inapplicable to certain violations and offenses) , if a statute defining an offense does not prescribe a culpable mental state, culpability is nonetheless required and is established only if a person acts intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence.

(3) If the definition of an offense prescribes criminal negligence as the culpable mental state, it is also established if a person acts intentionally, knowingly or recklessly. When recklessness suffices to establish a culpable mental state, it is also established if a person acts intentionally or knowingly. When acting knowingly suffices to establish a culpable mental state, it is also established if a person acts intentionally.

(4) Knowledge that conduct constitutes an offense, or knowledge of the existence, meaning or application of the statute defining an offense, is not an element of an offense unless the statute clearly so provides. [1971 c.743 §10]

Source: Section 161.115 — Construction of statutes with respect to culpability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.300 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.300
161.300 Evidence of qualifying mental disorder admissible as to intent
Status: in_force

Evidence that the actor suffered from a qualifying mental disorder is admissible whenever it is relevant to the issue of whether the actor did or did not have the intent which is an element of the crime. [1971 c.743 §37; 2017 c.634 §4]

Source: Section 161.300 — Evidence of qualifying mental disorder admissible as to intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163a.065 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.065
163A.065 Immunity
Status: in_force

A public agency and its employees are immune from liability, both civil and criminal, for the good faith performance of the agency’s or employee’s duties under ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) to 163A.235 (Agreements to resolve concerns about community notification) . [Formerly 181.818]

Source: Section 163A.065 — Immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.243 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.243
167.243 Exemption contained in drug laws as defense to drug offenses
Status: in_force

In any prosecution under ORS 167.212 (Tampering with drug records) and 167.222 (Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used) , any exception, excuse, proviso or exemption contained in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) shall be an affirmative defense. [1989 c.791 §16; 1995 c.440 §19; enacted in lieu of 167.242 in 1997]

Source: Section 167.243 — Exemption contained in drug laws as defense to drug offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.374 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.374
167.374 Possession or control of dogs for purpose of reproduction
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Boarding kennel” means a facility that provides care for a fee to dogs that stay at the facility an average of less than 30 days.

(b) “Dog” means a member of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris or a hybrid of that subspecies.

(c) “Litter” means one or more dogs, sold individually or together, that are all or part of a group of dogs born to the same mother at the same time.

(2) A person may not possess, control or otherwise have charge of at the same time more than 50 sexually intact dogs that are two years of age or older for the primary purpose of reproduction. It is prima facie evidence that a person possesses dogs for the primary purpose of reproduction if during a 12-month period the person sells, offers for sale, barters or exchanges more than three litters of dogs that are less than eight months of age.

(3) A person that possesses, controls or otherwise has charge of 50 or more sexually intact dogs that are eight months of age or older shall maintain a record for each of those dogs that identifies:

(a) The date of birth for the dog or, if the date of birth is unknown, the date the person acquired possession, control or charge of the dog and the source of the dog;

(b) The dates on which the dog has been bred;

(c) For a female, the number of dogs in each litter produced; and

(d) The disposition the person makes of each dog possessed by, controlled by or in the charge of the person, including the date of disposition, manner of disposition and the name and address information for any person taking possession, control or charge of a dog.

(4) A person shall retain a record required under subsection (3) of this section for a period of three years following the death of the dog or a date on which the person permanently ceased to have possession, control or charge of the dog.

(5) Subsections (2) to (4) of this section do not apply to:

(a) An animal control agency, humane society or animal shelter;

(b) A person who provides care for dogs at the request of a unit of government, government agency, humane society or animal shelter;

(c) A veterinary facility;

(d) A person that is transporting dogs; or

(e) A boarding kennel.

(6) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor. However, a court shall suspend sentence under this subsection for a violation of subsection (2) of this section if the person agrees to have a sufficient number of dogs spayed or neutered to remedy the violation. [2009 c.297 §1]

Source: Section 167.374 — Possession or control of dogs for purpose of reproduction; records; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.426 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.426
167.426 Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 167.426 (Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439) to 167.439 (Forcible recovery of a fighting bird) :

(1) “Cockfight” means a fight between two or more birds that is arranged by a person and that has the purpose or probable result of one bird inflicting injury to another bird.

(2) “Constructive possession” means an exercise of dominion and control over the location and treatment of property without taking physical possession of the property.

(3) “Fighting bird” means a bird that is intentionally reared or trained for use in, or that actually is used in, a cockfight.

(4) “Gaff” means an artificial steel spur designed for attachment to the leg of a fighting bird in replacement of the bird’s natural spurs.

(5) “Slasher” means a steel weapon resembling a curved knife blade designed for attachment to the foot of a fighting bird.

(6) “Source bird” means:

(a) A hen used to produce one or more chicks intended for eventual use as fighting birds; or

(b) A chick being reared with the intent that the chick eventually be used as a fighting bird or as a hen described in paragraph (a) of this subsection. [2003 c.484 §1; 2017 c.276 §1]

Note: 167.426 (Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439) to 167.439 (Forcible recovery of a fighting bird) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 167.426 — Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.643 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.643
166.643 Unlawful possession of body armor
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful possession of body armor if the person, while committing or attempting to commit a felony or misdemeanor involving violence, knowingly:

(a) Wears body armor; and

(b) Possesses a deadly weapon.

(2) Unlawful possession of body armor is a Class B felony. [2001 c.635 §3]

Source: Section 166.643 — Unlawful possession of body armor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.075 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.075
167.075 Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor if the minor is unaccompanied by the parent or lawful guardian of the minor, and for a monetary consideration or other valuable commodity or service, the person knowingly or recklessly:

(a) Exhibits an obscene performance to the minor; or

(b) Sells an admission ticket or other means to gain entrance to an obscene performance to the minor; or

(c) Permits the admission of the minor to premises whereon there is exhibited an obscene performance.

(2) No employee is liable to prosecution under this section or under any city or home-rule county ordinance for exhibiting or possessing with intent to exhibit any obscene motion picture provided the employee is acting within the scope of regular employment at a showing open to the public.

(3) As used in this section, “employee” means any person regularly employed by the owner or operator of a motion picture theater if the person has no financial interest other than salary or wages in the ownership or operation of the motion picture theater, no financial interest in or control over the selection of the motion pictures shown in the theater, and is working within the motion picture theater where the person is regularly employed, but does not include a manager of the motion picture theater.

(4) Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor. Notwithstanding ORS 161.635 (Fines for misdemeanors) and 161.655 (Fines for corporations) , a person convicted under this section may be sentenced to pay a fine, fixed by the court, not exceeding $10,000. [1971 c.743 §258]

Source: Section 167.075 — Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.352 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.352
167.352 Interfering with an assistance, a search and rescue or a therapy animal
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of interfering with an assistance, a search and rescue or a therapy animal if the person intentionally or knowingly:

(a) Injures or attempts to injure an animal the person knows or reasonably should know is an assistance animal, a search and rescue animal or a therapy animal;

(b) Interferes with an assistance animal while the assistance animal is being used to provide assistance to a person with a disability; or

(c) Interferes with a search and rescue animal or a therapy animal while the animal is being used for search and rescue or therapy purposes.

(2) As used in this section, “assistance animal” has the meaning given that term in ORS 659A.143 (Assistance animals) .

(3) As used in this section and ORS 30.822 (Action for theft of or injury to search and rescue animal or therapy animal) :

(a) “Search and rescue animal” means that the animal has been professionally trained for, and is actively used for, search and rescue purposes.

(b) “Therapy animal” means an animal other than an assistance animal that has been professionally trained for, and is actively used for, therapy purposes.

(4) Interfering with an assistance, a search and rescue or a therapy animal is a Class A misdemeanor. [1993 c.312 §3; 2007 c.70 §37; 2013 c.530 §6]

Source: Section 167.352 — Interfering with an assistance, a search and rescue or a therapy animal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.390 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.390
166.390 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 166.392 (Definitions) to 166.403 (Duty to supervise upon transfer of firearm to minor) shall be known and may be cited as the Cindy Yuille and Steve Forsyth Act. [2021 c.146 §1]

Source: Section 166.390 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.095 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.095
164.095 Theft by receiving
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits theft by receiving if the person receives, retains, conceals or disposes of property of another knowing or having good reason to know that the property was the subject of theft.

(2) It is a defense to a charge of violating subsection (1) of this section if:

(a) The person is a scrap metal business as defined in ORS 165.116 (Definitions for ORS 165.116 to 165.124) or an agent or employee of a scrap metal business;

(b) The person receives or retains metal property as defined in ORS 165.116 (Definitions for ORS 165.116 to 165.124) ; and

(c) The person makes a report in accordance with ORS 165.118 (Metal property offenses) (3)(e)(A).

(3) “Receiving” means acquiring possession, control or title, or lending on the security of the property. [1971 c.743 §129; 2009 c.811 §9; 2021 c.412 §8]

Source: Section 164.095 — Theft by receiving , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.373 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.373
161.373 Records for fitness to proceed examination
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise prohibited by law or for good cause, all public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , and any private medical provider in possession of records concerning the defendant, shall, within five business days of receipt of the order, comply with a court order for the release of records to the state mental hospital or other facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of conducting an examination or evaluation under ORS 161.355 (Definitions) to 161.371 (Procedures upon commitment of defendant) .

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Oregon Youth Authority, the Department of Corrections, a community college district, a community college service district, a public university, a school district or an education service district may, after notifying the state hospital or other facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority, comply with the court order within 15 business days of receipt of the order without good cause.

(3) As used in this section, in the case of a community college district, a community college service district, a public university, a school district or an education service district, “business day” does not include any day on which the central administration offices of the district or university are closed. [2019 c.311 §2; 2021 c.395 §9]

Source: Section 161.373 — Records for fitness to proceed examination; compliance with court order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.455 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.455
161.455 Conspiratorial relationship
Status: in_force

If a person is guilty of conspiracy, as defined in ORS 161.450 (“Criminal conspiracy” described) , and knows that a person with whom the person conspires to commit a crime has conspired or will conspire with another person or persons to commit the same crime, the person is guilty of conspiring with such other person or persons, whether or not the person knows their identity, to commit such crime. [1971 c.743 §60]

Source: Section 161.455 — Conspiratorial relationship , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.395 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.395
163.395 Sodomy in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person who engages in oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person or causes another to engage in oral or anal sexual intercourse commits the crime of sodomy in the second degree if the victim is under 14 years of age.

(2) Sodomy in the second degree is a Class B felony. [1971 c.743 §113; 1989 c.359 §3; 2017 c.318 §4]

Source: Section 163.395 — Sodomy in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.275 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.275
161.275 Entrapment
Status: in_force

(1) The commission of acts which would otherwise constitute an offense is not criminal if the actor engaged in the proscribed conduct because the actor was induced to do so by a law enforcement official, or by a person acting in cooperation with a law enforcement official, for the purpose of obtaining evidence to be used against the actor in a criminal prosecution.

(2) As used in this section, “induced” means that the actor did not contemplate and would not otherwise have engaged in the proscribed conduct. Merely affording the actor an opportunity to commit an offense does not constitute entrapment. [1971 c.743 §35]

Source: Section 161.275 — Entrapment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.335 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.335
162.335 Compounding
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of compounding if the person accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit as consideration for refraining from reporting to law enforcement authorities the commission or suspected commission of any felony or information relating to a felony.

(2) Compounding is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §208]

Source: Section 162.335 — Compounding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.122 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.122
167.122 Unlawful gambling in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful gambling in the second degree if the person knowingly:

(a) Places a bet with a bookmaker; or

(b) Participates or engages in unlawful gambling as a player.

(2) Unlawful gambling in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §264; 1997 c.867 §21]

Source: Section 167.122 — Unlawful gambling in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.421 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.421
166.421 Stolen firearms
Status: in_force

The Department of State Police may respond to a telephone request from any person requesting that the department determine if department records show that a firearm is stolen. No public employee, official or agency shall be held criminally or civilly liable for performing the investigation allowed by this section provided that the employee, official or agency acts in good faith and without malice. [1995 c.729 §5]

Note: See second note under 166.412 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 166.421 — Stolen firearms; determination; telephone requests , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.166 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.166
167.166 Removal of unauthorized video lottery game terminal
Status: in_force

On and after December 1, 1991, any video lottery game terminal that is not authorized by the Oregon State Lottery Commission must be removed from the State of Oregon. [1991 c.962 §8]

Note: 167.166 (Removal of unauthorized video lottery game terminal) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 167.166 — Removal of unauthorized video lottery game terminal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.075 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.075
162.075 False swearing
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of false swearing if the person makes a false sworn statement or a false unsworn declaration, knowing it to be false.

(2) False swearing is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §184; 2013 c.218 §20]

Source: Section 162.075 — False swearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.158 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.158
167.158 Lottery prizes forfeited to county
Status: in_force

(1) Except for bingo or lotto operated by a charitable, fraternal or religious organization, all sums of money and every other valuable thing drawn as a prize in any lottery or pretended lottery, by any person within this state, are forfeited to the use of the county in which it is found, and may be sued for and recovered by a civil action.

(2) Nothing contained in ORS 105.550 (Definitions for ORS 105.550 to 105.600) to 105.600 (ORS 105.550 to 105.600 not to limit authority of cities or counties to further restrict activities) shall interfere with the duty of officers to take possession of property as provided by subsection (1) of this section. [1971 c.743 §271; 1977 c.850 §3; 1989 c.846 §14]

Source: Section 167.158 — Lottery prizes forfeited to county; exception; action by county to recover , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.128 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.128
166.128 Domestic terrorism in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of domestic terrorism in the second degree if the person, with the intent to cause widespread sickness, contagion, serious physical injury, death or the disruption of services provided by critical infrastructure:

(a) Intentionally possesses a toxic substance with the intent to introduce the substance into widespread contact with human beings;

(b) Intentionally possesses a destructive device with the intent to destroy or substantially damage critical infrastructure;

(c) Intentionally attempts to destroy or substantially damage critical infrastructure; or

(d) Intentionally attempts to introduce, release or disperse a toxic substance into widespread contact with human beings.

(2) Domestic terrorism in the second degree is a Class C felony.

(3) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify domestic terrorism in the second degree as crime category 7 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission. [2023 c.608 §3]

Source: Section 166.128 — Domestic terrorism in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.725 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.725
161.725 Standards for sentencing of dangerous offenders
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS 161.737 (Sentence imposed on dangerous offender as departure from sentencing guidelines) , the maximum term of an indeterminate sentence of imprisonment for a dangerous offender is 30 years, if because of the dangerousness of the defendant an extended period of confined correctional treatment or custody is required for the protection of the public and one or more of the following grounds exist:

(a) The defendant is being sentenced for a Class A felony and the defendant is suffering from a severe personality disorder indicating a propensity toward crimes that seriously endanger the life or safety of another.

(b) The defendant is being sentenced for a felony that seriously endangered the life or safety of another, the defendant has been previously convicted of a felony not related to the instant crime as a single criminal episode and the defendant is suffering from a severe personality disorder indicating a propensity toward crimes that seriously endanger the life or safety of another.

(c) The defendant is being sentenced for a felony that seriously endangered the life or safety of another, the defendant has previously engaged in unlawful conduct not related to the instant crime as a single criminal episode that seriously endangered the life or safety of another and the defendant is suffering from a severe personality disorder indicating a propensity toward crimes that seriously endanger the life or safety of another.

(2) As used in this section, “previously convicted of a felony” means:

(a) Previous conviction of a felony in a court of this state;

(b) Previous conviction in a court of the United States, other than a court-martial, of an offense which at the time of conviction of the offense was and at the time of conviction of the instant crime is punishable under the laws of the United States by death or by imprisonment in a penitentiary, prison or similar institution for a term of one year or more; or

(c) Previous conviction by a general court-martial of the United States or in a court of any other state or territory of the United States, or of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, of an offense which at the time of conviction of the offense was punishable by death or by imprisonment in a penitentiary, prison or similar institution for a term of one year or more and which offense also at the time of conviction of the instant crime would have been a felony if committed in this state.

(3) As used in this section, “previous conviction of a felony” does not include:

(a) An offense committed when the defendant was less than 16 years of age;

(b) A conviction rendered after the commission of the instant crime;

(c) A conviction that is the defendant’s most recent conviction described in subsection (2) of this section, and the defendant was finally and unconditionally discharged from all resulting imprisonment, probation or parole more than seven years before the commission of the instant crime; or

(d) A conviction that was by court-martial of an offense denounced only by military law and triable only by court-martial.

(4) As used in this section, “conviction” means an adjudication of guilt upon a plea, verdict or finding in a criminal proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction, but does not include an adjudication which has been expunged by pardon, reversed, set aside or otherwise rendered nugatory. [1971 c.743 §85; 1989 c.790 §75; 1993 c.334 §5; 2005 c.463 §§9,14; 2007 c.16 §4]

Source: Section 161.725 — Standards for sentencing of dangerous offenders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.085 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.085
164.085 Theft by deception
Status: in_force

(1) A person, who obtains property of another thereby, commits theft by deception when, with intent to defraud, the person:

(a) Creates or confirms another’s false impression of law, value, intention or other state of mind that the actor does not believe to be true;

(b) Fails to correct a false impression that the person previously created or confirmed;

(c) Prevents another from acquiring information pertinent to the disposition of the property involved;

(d) Sells or otherwise transfers or encumbers property, failing to disclose a lien, adverse claim or other legal impediment to the enjoyment of the property, whether such impediment is or is not valid, or is or is not a matter of official record; or

(e) Promises performance that the person does not intend to perform or knows will not be performed.

(2) “Deception” does not include falsity as to matters having no pecuniary significance, or representations unlikely to deceive ordinary persons in the group addressed. For purposes of this subsection, the theft of a companion animal, as defined in ORS 164.055 (Theft in the first degree) , or a captive wild animal is a matter having pecuniary significance.

(3) In a prosecution for theft by deception, the defendant’s intention or belief that a promise would not be performed may not be established by or inferred from the fact alone that such promise was not performed.

(4) In a prosecution for theft by deception committed by means of a bad check, it is prima facie evidence of knowledge that the check or order would not be honored if:

(a) The drawer has no account with the drawee at the time the check or order is drawn or uttered; or

(b) Payment is refused by the drawee for lack of funds, upon presentation within 30 days after the date of utterance, and the drawer fails to make good within 10 days after receiving notice of refusal. [1971 c.743 §128; 1991 c.837 §10; 2007 c.71 §49]

Source: Section 164.085 — Theft by deception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.545 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.545
161.545 “Misdemeanor” described
Status: in_force

A crime is a misdemeanor if it is so designated in any statute of this state or if a person convicted thereof may be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than one year. [1971 c.743 §69]

Source: Section 161.545 — “Misdemeanor” described , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.121 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.121
167.121 Local authorization of social games
Status: in_force

Counties and cities may, by ordinance, authorize the playing or conducting of a social game in a private business, private club or in a place of public accommodation. Such ordinances may provide for regulation or licensing of the social games authorized. [1974 c.7 §3]

Note: 167.121 (Local authorization of social games) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 167.121 — Local authorization of social games , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.502 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.502
167.502 Sale of certain items at unused property market prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not offer for sale or exchange or knowingly permit the sale or exchange of baby food, infant formula, cosmetics, personal care products, nonprescription drugs or medical devices at an unused property market.

(2) A person may sell or exchange the items listed in subsection (1) of this section if the person:

(a) Has a written authorization that identifies the person as an authorized representative of the manufacturer or distributor of those items; and

(b) Makes the written authorization available for public inspection.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person who violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) A person who violates this section and who has one prior conviction under this section that was entered within the last 10 years commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) A person who violates this section and who has two or more prior convictions under this section that were entered within the last 10 years commits a Class A misdemeanor. [2003 c.338 §2]

Note: See note under 167.500 (Definitions for ORS 167.502, 167.506 and 167.508) .

Source: Section 167.502 — Sale of certain items at unused property market prohibited; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.345 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.345
162.345 Defenses for hindering or compounding limited
Status: in_force

It is no defense to a prosecution for hindering prosecution or compounding that the principal offender is not apprehended, prosecuted, convicted or punished. [1971 c.743 §209]

Source: Section 162.345 — Defenses for hindering or compounding limited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.537 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.537
163.537 Buying or selling a person under 18 years of age
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of buying or selling a person under 18 years of age if the person buys, sells, barters, trades or offers to buy or sell the legal or physical custody of a person under 18 years of age.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not:

(a) Prohibit a person in the process of adopting a child from paying the fees, costs and expenses related to the adoption as allowed in ORS 109.281 (Financial disclosure statement to be filed with petition) .

(b) Prohibit a negotiated satisfaction of child support arrearages or other settlement in favor of a parent of a child in exchange for consent of the parent to the adoption of the child by the current spouse of the child’s other parent.

(c) Apply to fees for services charged by the Department of Human Services or adoption agencies licensed under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.161 (Policy on two-parent families) and 412.991 (Criminal penalties) and ORS chapter 418.

(d) Apply to fees for services in an adoption pursuant to a surrogacy agreement.

(e) Prohibit discussion or settlement of disputed issues between parties in a domestic relations proceeding.

(3) Buying or selling a person under 18 years of age is a Class B felony. [1997 c.561 §2]

Source: Section 163.537 — Buying or selling a person under 18 years of age , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.225 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.225
162.225 Definitions for ORS 162.225 to 162.375
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 162.225 (Definitions for ORS 162.225 to 162.375) to 162.375 (Initiating a false report) and 162.465 (Unlawful legislative lobbying) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Firefighter” means any fire or forestry department employee, or authorized fire department volunteer, vested with the duty of preventing or combating fire or preventing the loss of life or property by fire.

(2) “Official proceeding” means a proceeding before any judicial, legislative or administrative body or officer, wherein sworn statements are received, and includes any referee, hearing examiner, commissioner, notary or other person taking sworn statements in connection with such proceedings.

(3) “Physical evidence” means any article, object, record, document or other evidence of physical substance.

(4) “Public record” means any book, document, paper, file, photograph, sound recording, computerized recording in machine storage, records or other materials, regardless of physical form or characteristic, made, received, filed or recorded in any government office or agency pursuant to law or in connection with the transaction of public business, whether or not confidential or restricted in use.

(5) “Testimony” means oral or written statements that may be offered by a witness in an official proceeding. [1971 c.743 §197; 1991 c.67 §34]

Source: Section 162.225 — Definitions for ORS 162.225 to 162.375 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.873 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.873
164.873 Exemptions from ORS 164.865, 164.868, 164.869, 164.872 and 164.875
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of ORS 164.872 (Unlawful labeling of a videotape recording) and 164.875 (Unlawful videotape recording) do not apply to:

(a) The production of a videotape of a motion picture that is defined as a public record under ORS 192.005 (Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170) (5), in accordance with ORS 192.005 (Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170) to 192.170 (Disposition of materials without authorization) or 357.805 (Definitions for ORS 357.805 to 357.895) to 357.895 (Rules) .

(b) The production of a videotape of a motion picture that is defined as a legislative record under ORS 171.410 (“Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430) , in accordance with ORS 171.410 (“Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430) to 171.430 (Disposal by certain committees) .

(2) The provisions of ORS 164.865 (Unlawful sound recording) , 164.868 (Unlawful labeling of a sound recording) , 164.869 (Unlawful recording of a live performance) (1) and (2) and 164.875 (Unlawful videotape recording) do not apply to the reproduction of:

(a) Any recording that is used or intended to be used only for broadcast by educational radio or television stations.

(b) A sound recording, or the production of a videotape of a motion picture, that is defined as a public record under ORS 192.005 (Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170) (5), with or without charging and collecting a fee therefor, in accordance with ORS 192.005 (Definitions for ORS 192.005 to 192.170) to 192.170 (Disposition of materials without authorization) or 357.805 (Definitions for ORS 357.805 to 357.895) to 357.895 (Rules) .

(c) A sound recording defined as a legislative record under ORS 171.410 (“Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430) , with or without charging and collecting a fee therefor, in accordance with ORS 171.410 (“Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430) to 171.430 (Disposal by certain committees) . [1993 c.95 §§9,10]

Note: See note under 164.864 (Definitions for ORS 164.864 to 164.882) .

Source: Section 164.873 — Exemptions from ORS 164.865, 164.868, 164.869, 164.872 and 164.875 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.351 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.351
167.351 Trading in nonambulatory livestock
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Nonambulatory” means unable to stand or walk unassisted.

(b) “Livestock auction market” has the meaning given that term in ORS 599.205 (Definitions) .

(2) A person commits the crime of trading in nonambulatory livestock if the person knowingly delivers or accepts delivery of a nonambulatory livestock animal at a livestock auction market. This subsection does not apply to the delivery to, or acceptance by, a licensed veterinarian at a livestock auction market for the purpose of humanely euthanizing or providing appropriate medical care to the animal.

(3) The crime of trading in nonambulatory livestock is a Class A misdemeanor. [2003 c.287 §2]

Source: Section 167.351 — Trading in nonambulatory livestock , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.118 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.118
167.118 Certain games or events conducted by charitable, fraternal or religious organizations
Status: in_force

(1) When a charitable, fraternal or religious organization is licensed by the Department of Justice to conduct bingo, lotto or raffle games or Monte Carlo events, only the organization or an employee of the organization authorized by the department may receive money or property or otherwise directly profit from the operation of the games, except that:

(a) The organization operating the games may present a prize of money or other property to any player not involved in the administration or management of the games.

(b) An organization licensed to conduct Monte Carlo events may contract with a licensed supplier of Monte Carlo event equipment to operate the event, including the provision of equipment, supplies and personnel, provided that the licensed supplier is paid a fixed fee to conduct the event and the imitation money is sold to players by employees or volunteers of the licensed charitable, fraternal or religious organization.

(c) A person may sell, rent or lease equipment, including electronic equipment, proprietary computer software and real property to a licensed charitable, fraternal or religious organization. Rent or lease payments must be made in compliance with the provisions of ORS 464.510 (Regulation of rent) .

(d) An organization licensed by the department may act as an escrow agent to receive money or property to be awarded as prizes.

(2) A charitable, fraternal or religious organization may not operate bingo, lotto or raffle games or Monte Carlo events except at locations and upon days and for periods of time as the department authorizes pursuant to this section and ORS 464.250 (Powers and duties of Department of Justice) to 464.380 (Variations depending on number, frequency or gross income authorized) , 464.420 (Local prohibition in lieu of state regulation) and 464.450 (Oregon Gaming Account) to 464.530 (Jurisdiction of Circuit Court for Marion County) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An organization licensed by the department to operate bingo or lotto games may not award a prize exceeding $5,000 in value in any one game. An organization licensed by the department to operate a Monte Carlo event may not present any prize of money, or a cash equivalent, to any player.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 167.108 (Definitions for ORS 167.109 and 167.112) to 167.164 (Possession of a gray machine) and 464.270 (Licensing requirements) to 464.530 (Jurisdiction of Circuit Court for Marion County) to the contrary, a bingo licensee may operate two games per year with a prize not to exceed $10,000 per game and, if approved by the department, may also participate in a linked progressive game involving only Oregon licensees, without regard to the number of games or the size of the prize awarded.

(4) Each charitable, fraternal or religious organization that maintains, conducts or operates any bingo, lotto or raffle game or Monte Carlo event under license of the department must operate the game or event in accordance with rules adopted by the department.

(5) It is unlawful for a licensee to permit the operating expenses of the games to exceed 22 percent of the annual handle of its bingo, lotto and raffle operation.

(6) It is unlawful for a charitable, fraternal or religious organization licensed by the department to operate bingo, lotto or raffle games if:

(a) The handle of the games and events exceeds $250,000 in a year; and

(b) The games and events do not generate for the organization’s purposes, after the cost of prizes and operating expenses are deducted from the handle, an amount that equals or exceeds five percent of the handle. [1987 c.914 §3; 1991 c.274 §2; 1995 c.331 §1; 1997 c.867 §2; 1999 c.218 §1; 2001 c.228 §2; 2003 c.417 §1; 2017 c.60 §1]

Source: Section 167.118 — Certain games or events conducted by charitable, fraternal or religious organizations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.765 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.765
167.765 Retail store location of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems
Status: in_force

(1) A person having authority over the location of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems in a retail store may not locate the tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems in a location in the store where the tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems are accessible by store customers without assistance by a store employee.

(2) Violation of this section is a Class B violation. Each day that the person commits the violation constitutes a separate offense.

(3) This section does not apply to a person if the location at which the tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems are sold is a store or other establishment that prohibits persons under 21 years of age from entering the store or establishment. [Formerly 167.407]

Note: See note under 167.747 (Definitions for ORS 167.750 to 167.780) .

Source: Section 167.765 — Retail store location of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.427 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.427
163.427 Sexual abuse in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the first degree when that person:

(a) Subjects another person to sexual contact and:

(A) The victim is less than 14 years of age;

(B) The victim is subjected to forcible compulsion by the actor; or

(C) The victim is incapable of consent by reason of being mentally incapacitated, physically helpless or incapable of appraising the nature of the victim’s conduct; or

(b) Intentionally causes a person under 18 years of age to touch or contact the mouth, anus or sex organs of an animal for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of a person.

(2) Sexual abuse in the first degree is a Class B felony. [1991 c.830 §3; 1995 c.657 §12; 1995 c.671 §10; 2021 c.82 §7]

Note: 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 163.427 — Sexual abuse in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.340 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.340
167.340 Animal abandonment
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of animal abandonment if the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence leaves a domestic animal or an equine at a location without providing minimum care.

(2) It is no defense to the crime defined in subsection (1) of this section that the defendant abandoned the animal at or near an animal shelter, veterinary clinic or other place of shelter if the defendant did not make reasonable arrangements for the care of the animal.

(3) Animal abandonment is a Class B misdemeanor. [1985 c.662 §8; 2001 c.926 §11; 2009 c.233 §1]

Source: Section 167.340 — Animal abandonment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.685 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.685
161.685 Effect of nonpayment of fines, restitution or costs
Status: in_force

(1) When a defendant who has been sentenced or ordered to pay a fine, or to make restitution, defaults on a payment or installment ordered by the court, the court on motion of the district attorney or upon its own motion may require the defendant to show cause why the default should not be treated as contempt of court, and may issue a show cause citation or a warrant of arrest for the appearance of the defendant.

(2) If the court finds that the default constitutes contempt, the court may impose one or more of the sanctions authorized by ORS 33.105 (Sanctions authorized) .

(3) When a fine or an order of restitution is imposed on a corporation or unincorporated association, it is the duty of the person authorized to make disbursement from the assets of the corporation or association to pay the fine or make the restitution from those assets, and if that person fails to do so, the court may hold that person in contempt.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 33.105 (Sanctions authorized) , the term of confinement for contempt for nonpayment of fines or failure to make restitution shall be set forth in the commitment order, and shall not exceed one day for each $25 of the fine or restitution, 30 days if the fine or order of restitution was imposed upon conviction of a violation or misdemeanor, or one year in any other case, whichever is the shorter period.

(5) If it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the default in the payment of a fine or restitution is not contempt, the court may enter an order allowing the defendant additional time for payment, reducing the amount of the payment or installments due on the payment, or revoking the fine or order of restitution in whole or in part.

(6) A default in the payment of a fine or costs or failure to make restitution or a default on an installment on a fine, costs or restitution may be collected by any means authorized by law for the enforcement of a judgment. The levy of execution or garnishment for the collection of a fine or restitution shall not discharge a defendant confined for contempt until the amount of the fine or restitution has actually been collected.

(7) The court, or the court clerk if ordered by the court, may report a default on a court-ordered payment to a consumer reporting agency.

(8) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall adopt rules under ORS 1.002 (Supreme Court) establishing policies and procedures for reporting a default under subsection (7) of this section to a consumer reporting agency that may include, but are not limited to, limitations on reporting a default to a consumer reporting agency.

(9) Except as otherwise provided in this section, proceedings under this section shall be conducted:

(a) As provided in ORS 33.055 (Procedure for imposition of remedial sanctions) , if the court seeks to impose remedial sanctions as described in ORS 33.015 (Definitions for ORS 33.015 to 33.155) to 33.155 (Applicability) ; and

(b) As provided in ORS 33.065 (Procedure for imposition of punitive sanctions) , if the court seeks to impose punitive sanctions as described in ORS 33.015 (Definitions for ORS 33.015 to 33.155) to 33.155 (Applicability) .

(10) Confinement under this section may be custody or incarceration, whether actual or constructive.

(11) As used in this section:

(a) “Consumer reporting agency” means any person that regularly engages for fees, dues, or on a nonprofit basis, in whole or in part, in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties.

(b) “Restitution” has the meaning given that term in ORS 137.103 (Definitions for ORS 137.101 to 137.109) . [1971 c.743 §82; 1977 c.371 §5; 1987 c.709 §3; 1987 c.873 §28; 1991 c.724 §27a; 1995 c.79 §50; 1995 c.512 §4; 2015 c.9 §3]

Source: Section 161.685 — Effect of nonpayment of fines, restitution or costs; report to consumer reporting agency; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).