ORS § 161.067 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.067
161.067 Determining punishable offenses for violation of multiple statutory provisions, multiple victims or repeated violations
Status: in_force

(1) When the same conduct or criminal episode violates two or more statutory provisions and each provision requires proof of an element that the others do not, there are as many separately punishable offenses as there are separate statutory violations.

(2) When the same conduct or criminal episode, though violating only one statutory provision involves two or more victims, there are as many separately punishable offenses as there are victims. However, two or more persons owning joint interests in real or personal property shall be considered a single victim for purposes of determining the number of separately punishable offenses if the property is the subject of one of the following crimes:

(a) Theft as defined in ORS 164.015 (“Theft” described) .

(b) Unauthorized use of a vehicle as defined in ORS 164.135 (Unauthorized use of a vehicle) .

(c) Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property as defined in ORS 164.140 (Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property) .

(d) Criminal possession of a rented or leased motor vehicle as defined in ORS 164.138 (Criminal possession of a rented or leased motor vehicle) .

(e) Burglary as defined in ORS 164.215 (Burglary in the second degree) or 164.225 (Burglary in the first degree) .

(f) Criminal trespass as defined in ORS 164.243 (Criminal trespass in the second degree by a guest) , 164.245 (Criminal trespass in the second degree) , 164.255 (Criminal trespass in the first degree) , 164.265 (Criminal trespass while in possession of a firearm) or 164.278 (Criminal trespass at a sports event) .

(g) Arson and related offenses as defined in ORS 164.315 (Arson in the second degree) , 164.325 (Arson in the first degree) or 164.335 (Reckless burning) .

(h) Forgery and related offenses as defined in ORS 165.002 (Definitions for ORS 165.002 to 165.070) to 165.070 (Possessing fraudulent communications device) .

(3) When the same conduct or criminal episode violates only one statutory provision and involves only one victim, but nevertheless involves repeated violations of the same statutory provision against the same victim, there are as many separately punishable offenses as there are violations, except that each violation, to be separately punishable under this subsection, must be separated from other such violations by a sufficient pause in the defendant’s criminal conduct to afford the defendant an opportunity to renounce the criminal intent. Each method of engaging in oral or anal sexual intercourse as defined in ORS 163.305 (Definitions) , and each method of engaging in unlawful sexual penetration as defined in ORS 163.408 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree) and 163.411 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree) shall constitute separate violations of their respective statutory provisions for purposes of determining the number of statutory violations. [1987 c.2 §13; 1991 c.386 §9; 2003 c.629 §4; 2007 c.684 §3; 2017 c.318 §1]

Source: Section 161.067 — Determining punishable offenses for violation of multiple statutory provisions, multiple victims or repeated violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.305 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.305
167.305 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Animals are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, stress and fear;

(2) Animals should be cared for in ways that minimize pain, stress, fear and suffering;

(3) The suffering of animals can be mitigated by expediting the disposition of abused animals that would otherwise languish in cages while their defendant owners await trial;

(4) The suffering of animals at the hands of unlicensed animal rescue organizations that are unable to provide sufficient food and care for the animals can be reduced by requiring such organizations to comply with regulations;

(5) The State of Oregon has an interest in facilitating the mitigation of costs of care incurred by a government agency, a humane investigation agency or its agent or a person that provides treatment for impounded animals;

(6) A government agency, a humane investigation agency or its agent or a person that provides care and treatment for impounded or seized animals:

(a) Has an interest in mitigating the costs of the care and treatment in order to ensure the swift and thorough rehabilitation of the animals; and

(b) May mitigate the costs of the care and treatment through funding that is separate from, and in addition to, any recovery of reasonable costs that a court orders a defendant to pay while a forfeiture proceeding is pending or subsequent to a conviction;

(7) Use of preconviction civil remedies is not an affront to the presumption of innocence; and

(8) Amendments to current law are needed to ensure that interested parties are afforded adequate notice and an opportunity to be heard and thus cannot unduly delay or impede animal lien foreclosure and preconviction forfeiture processes through unfounded due process claims. [2013 c.719 §1; 2017 c.677 §1]

Note: 167.305 (Legislative findings) 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 167.305 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.347 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.347
167.347 Forfeiture of animal to animal care agency prior to disposition of criminal action
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an animal is impounded pursuant to ORS 167.345 (Authority to enter premises or motor vehicle) and is being held by a county animal shelter or other animal care agency pending outcome of a criminal action charging a violation of ORS 167.315 (Animal abuse in the second degree) to 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) , 167.340 (Animal abandonment) , 167.355 (Involvement in animal fighting) , 167.365 (Dogfighting) or 167.428 (Cockfighting) , prior to the final disposition of the criminal action, the county or other animal care agency or, on behalf of the county or other animal care agency, the district attorney, may file a petition in the criminal action requesting that the court issue an order forfeiting the animal to the county or other animal care agency prior to the final disposition of the criminal action. The petitioner shall serve a true copy of the petition upon the defendant and, unless the district attorney has filed the petition on behalf of the county or other animal care agency, the district attorney.

(b) A petition may be filed in the criminal action under paragraph (a) of this subsection concerning any animal impounded under ORS 167.345 (Authority to enter premises or motor vehicle) and held pending the outcome of the criminal action, regardless of whether the specific animal is the subject of a criminal charge, or named in the charging instrument, in the criminal action.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon receipt of a petition pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the court shall set a hearing on the petition. The hearing shall be conducted within 14 days after the filing of the petition, or as soon as practicable.

(b) To provide notice on any potential claimant who may have an interest in any animals impounded pursuant to ORS 167.345 (Authority to enter premises or motor vehicle) and as an alternate form of service upon a defendant who cannot be personally served as required in subsection (1) of this section, a petitioner may publish notice of the filing of the petition, printed twice weekly for up to 14 consecutive days in a daily or weekly newspaper, as defined in ORS 193.010 (Definitions for ORS 193.010 and 193.020) , published in the county in which the hearing is to be held or, if there is none, in a daily or weekly newspaper, as defined in ORS 193.010 (Definitions for ORS 193.010 and 193.020) , generally circulated in the county in which the hearing is to be held. The notice of the filing of the petition required under this subsection shall contain a description of the impounded animal or animals, the name of the owner or reputed owner thereof, the location from which the animal or animals were impounded and the time and place of the hearing if the hearing has been set at the time of publication, or otherwise the name, address and phone number for the attorney for the petitioner, who shall upon request provide further details on the hearing date, place and time.

(3) At a hearing conducted pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the petitioner shall have the burden of establishing probable cause to believe that the animal was subjected to a violation of ORS 167.315 (Animal abuse in the second degree) to 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) , 167.340 (Animal abandonment) , 167.355 (Involvement in animal fighting) , 167.365 (Dogfighting) or 167.428 (Cockfighting) . The defendant or any other claimant shall have an opportunity to be heard before the court makes its final finding. If the court finds that probable cause exists, the court shall order immediate forfeiture of the animal to the petitioner, unless the defendant or any other claimant, within 72 hours of the hearing, posts a security deposit or bond with the court clerk in an amount determined by the court to be sufficient to repay all reasonable costs incurred, and anticipated to be incurred, by the petitioner in caring for the animal from the date of initial impoundment to the date of trial.

(4) If a security deposit or bond has been posted in accordance with subsection (3) of this section, and the trial in the action is continued at a later date, any order of continuance shall require the defendant or any other claimant to post an additional security deposit or bond in an amount determined by the court that shall be sufficient to repay all additional reasonable costs anticipated to be incurred by the petitioner in caring for the animal until the new date of trial.

(5) If a security deposit or bond has been posted in accordance with subsection (4) of this section, the petitioner may draw from that security deposit or bond the actual reasonable costs incurred by the petitioner in caring for any impounded animal from the date of initial impoundment to the date of final disposition of the animal in the related criminal action.

(6) The provisions of this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, the provisions of ORS 167.350 (Forfeiture of rights in mistreated animal) and 167.435 (Forfeiture of rights in fighting birds, source birds or property) and ORS chapters 87 and 88. [1995 c.369 §2; 2001 c.926 §13; 2009 c.550 §2; 2011 c.455 §1; 2013 c.719 §7; 2017 c.279 §1]

Source: Section 167.347 — Forfeiture of animal to animal care agency prior to disposition of criminal action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.190 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.190
161.190 Justification as a defense
Status: in_force

In any prosecution for an offense, justification, as defined in ORS 161.195 (“Justification” described) to 161.275 (Entrapment) , is a defense. [1971 c.743 §18]

Source: Section 161.190 — Justification as a defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.235 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.235
162.235 Obstructing governmental or judicial administration
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of obstructing governmental or judicial administration if the person:

(a) Intentionally obstructs, impairs or hinders the administration of law or other governmental or judicial function by means of intimidation, force, physical or economic interference or obstacle;

(b) With intent to defraud, engages in the business of or acts in the capacity of a notary public as defined in ORS 194.215 (Definitions) without having received a commission as a notary public from the Secretary of State; or

(c) With intent to defraud, engages in the business of or acts in the capacity of an immigration consultant, as defined in ORS 9.280 (Prohibition on acting as immigration consultant) , in violation of ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) .

(2) This section shall not apply to the obstruction of unlawful governmental or judicial action or interference with the making of an arrest.

(3) Obstructing governmental or judicial administration is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §198; 1981 c.902 §1; 2016 c.47 §1]

Source: Section 162.235 — Obstructing governmental or judicial administration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.350 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.350
166.350 Unlawful possession of armor piercing ammunition
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful possession of armor piercing ammunition if the person:

(a) Makes, sells, buys or possesses any handgun ammunition the bullet or projectile of which is coated with Teflon or any chemical compound with properties similar to Teflon and which is intended to penetrate soft body armor, such person having the intent that the ammunition be used in the commission of a felony; or

(b) Carries any ammunition described in paragraph (a) of this subsection while committing any felony during which the person or any accomplice of the person is armed with a firearm.

(2) As used in this section, “handgun ammunition” means ammunition principally for use in pistols or revolvers notwithstanding that the ammunition can be used in some rifles.

(3) Unlawful possession of armor piercing ammunition is a Class A misdemeanor. [1985 c.755 §2; 1987 c.158 §29]

Source: Section 166.350 — Unlawful possession of armor piercing ammunition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.397 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.397
161.397 Psychiatric Security Review Board Account
Status: in_force

The Psychiatric Security Review Board Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Psychiatric Security Review Board, other than appropriations from the General Fund, shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the board. [2001 c.716 §3]

Source: Section 161.397 — Psychiatric Security Review Board Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.640 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.640
169.640 Status of facility for custody of misdemeanants and violators
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of sentencing and custody of a misdemeanant, a regional correctional facility shall be considered a county local correctional facility.

(2) For purposes of sentencing or custody of a person for violating a city ordinance, the regional correctional facility shall be considered a city local correctional facility. [1971 c.636 §4; 1973 c.740 §27]

Source: Section 169.640 — Status of facility for custody of misdemeanants and violators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.155 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.155
163.155 Sentencing for murder of pregnant victim
Status: in_force

(1) When a defendant, who was at least 15 years of age at the time of committing the murder, is convicted of murdering a pregnant victim under ORS 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) (1)(a) and the defendant knew that the victim was pregnant, the defendant shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole if the person was at least 18 years of age at the time of committing the offense or to life imprisonment. The court shall conduct a sentencing proceeding to determine whether the defendant shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole as described in subsection (4) of this section or to life imprisonment as described in subsection (5) of this section. If the defendant waives all rights to a jury sentencing proceeding, the court shall conduct the sentencing proceeding as the trier of fact. The procedure for the sentencing proceeding, whether before a court or a jury, shall follow the procedure of ORS 163.150 (Sentencing for aggravated murder) (1)(a), as modified by this section.

(2) Following the presentation of evidence and argument under subsection (1) of this section, the court shall instruct the jury that the trial court shall sentence the defendant to life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole as described in subsection (4) of this section, unless after considering all of the evidence submitted, 10 or more members of the jury find there are sufficient mitigating circumstances to warrant life imprisonment with the possibility of release or parole as described in subsection (5) of this section. If 10 or more members of the jury do not find there are sufficient mitigating circumstances to warrant life imprisonment with the possibility of release or parole, the trial court shall sentence the defendant to life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole as described in subsection (4) of this section. If 10 or more members of the jury find there are sufficient mitigating circumstances to warrant life imprisonment with the possibility of release or parole, the trial court shall sentence the defendant to life imprisonment as described in subsection (5) of this section.

(3) Nothing in this section precludes the court from sentencing the defendant to life imprisonment, as described in subsection (5) of this section, or life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole, as described in subsection (4) of this section, pursuant to a stipulation of sentence or stipulation of sentencing facts agreed to and offered by both parties if the defendant waives all rights to a jury sentencing proceeding.

(4) A sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole under this section may not be suspended, deferred or commuted by any judicial officer, and the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision may neither 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.

(5) If the defendant is sentenced to life imprisonment, the court shall order that the defendant 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.

(6) At any time after completion of the minimum period of confinement pursuant to subsection (5) of this section, the board, 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 shall be whether the prisoner is likely to be rehabilitated within a reasonable period of time. The proceeding shall be conducted in the manner prescribed for a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183, except that:

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

(b) The prisoner has 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 prisoner has 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 board pursuant to rules adopted by the board.

(7) 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 on 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 on post-prison supervision or work release and may set a release date. Otherwise the board shall deny the relief sought in the petition.

(8) Not less than two years after the denial of the relief sought in a petition under this section, the prisoner may petition again for a change in the terms of confinement. Further petitions for a change may be filed at intervals of not less than two years thereafter. [2009 c.785 §1a; 2015 c.820 §47; 2019 c.634 §29]

Note: 163.155 (Sentencing for murder of pregnant victim) 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 163.155 — Sentencing for murder of pregnant victim; proceeding; issues for jury , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.320 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.320
169.320 Control over prisoners
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 169.170 (Assignment of county prisoners to public works) to 169.210 (Contracts for private employment of prisoners) , each county sheriff has custody and control of all persons legally committed or confined in the county local correctional facility of the county of the sheriff during the period of the commitment or confinement. Under the direction of the county court or board of county commissioners of the county, the sheriff may cause the prisoners in the county local correctional facility to engage in any work that is otherwise authorized by law. The work shall be performed at the places and times and in the manner as the court or board may direct. The sheriff may retain and put to work any prisoners as may be required to perform necessary services in and about the facility.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the county is located within an intergovernmental corrections entity formed under ORS 190.265 (Intergovernmental corrections entities) , the county sheriff of the county in which the facility is located is responsible for the physical custody and control of all persons legally committed to or confined in the facility during the period of the commitment or confinement and as provided in the intergovernmental agreement. The county sheriff may cause the prisoners in the local correctional facility to engage in any work that is otherwise authorized by law. The work shall be performed at the places and times and in the manner as the governing body of the intergovernmental corrections entity may direct. The sheriff may retain and put to work any prisoners as may be required to perform necessary services in and about the facility.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, a sheriff oversight committee has the responsibilities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection if the following requirements have been met:

(A) The agreement establishing the intergovernmental corrections entity provides for the formation and operation of a sheriff oversight committee;

(B) A sheriff oversight committee consisting of the sheriff of each county that is a member of the intergovernmental corrections entity has been formed; and

(C) Each sheriff has an equal vote on the sheriff oversight committee.

(c) A sheriff oversight committee formed as described in this subsection has all the duties and liabilities regarding the management of the local correctional facility and the physical custody and control of all persons legally committed to or confined in the facility as described in ORS 169.320 (Control over prisoners) to 169.360 (Appointment of keeper of local correctional facility) and 169.610 (Policy) to 169.677 (Converted facilities to house felony or misdemeanant prisoners) . [Amended by 1973 c.740 §21; 1996 c.4 §5; 1999 c.801 §4]

Source: Section 169.320 — Control over prisoners; work by prisoners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.325 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.325
163.325 Ignorance or mistake as a defense
Status: in_force

(1) In any prosecution under ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) to 163.445 (Sexual misconduct) in which the criminality of conduct depends on a child’s being under the age of 16, it is no defense that the defendant did not know the child’s age or that the defendant reasonably believed the child to be older than the age of 16.

(2) When criminality depends on the child’s being under a specified age other than 16, it is an affirmative defense for the defendant to prove that the defendant reasonably believed the child to be above the specified age at the time of the alleged offense.

(3) In any prosecution under ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) to 163.445 (Sexual misconduct) in which the victim’s lack of consent is based solely upon the incapacity of the victim to consent because the victim is mentally incapacitated, physically helpless or incapable of appraising the nature of the victim’s conduct, it is an affirmative defense for the defendant to prove that at the time of the alleged offense the defendant did not know of the facts or conditions responsible for the victim’s incapacity to consent.

(4) In any prosecution under ORS 163.415 (Sexual abuse in the third degree) or 163.425 (Sexual abuse in the second degree) in which the victim’s lack of consent is not based on the incapacity of the victim to consent because of the victim’s age, it is an affirmative defense for the defendant to prove that, at the time of the alleged offense, the defendant reasonably believed that the victim consented to the sexual contact, sexual intercourse or oral or anal intercourse. [1971 c.743 §106; 2021 c.82 §3; 2021 c.410 §1]

Source: Section 163.325 — Ignorance or mistake as a defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.533 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.533
166.533 Hearing to terminate order
Status: in_force

(1) The petitioner or the respondent of an extreme risk protection order issued or continued under ORS 166.527 (Petition for ex parte order) or 166.530 (Hearing on order) may each submit a written request once during the 12-month effective period of the order, and once during any 12-month effective period of an order renewed under ORS 166.535 (Renewal of order) , for a hearing to terminate the order. A hearing under this section is in addition to any hearing requested under ORS 166.527 (Petition for ex parte order) .

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

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The person filing the termination request has the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that the respondent no longer presents a risk in the near future, including an imminent risk, of suicide or of causing physical injury to another person.

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

(c) 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.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the court finds that the petitioner has met the burden of proof as described in subsection (3) of this section, the court shall terminate the extreme risk protection order.

(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.

(5) When an extreme risk protection order is terminated by order of the court, 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 §4]

Source: Section 166.533 — Hearing to terminate order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.140 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.140
169.140 Furnishing prisoners food, clothing and necessary medical aid
Status: in_force

The keeper of each local correctional facility shall furnish and keep clean the necessary bedding and clothing for all prisoners in the custody of the keeper, and shall supply them with wholesome food, fuel and necessary medical aid. [Amended by 1973 c.740 §15]

Source: Section 169.140 — Furnishing prisoners food, clothing and necessary medical aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.005 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.005
166.005 Treason
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of treason if the person levies war against the State of Oregon or adheres to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort.

(2) No person shall be convicted of treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or upon confession in open court.

(3) A person convicted of treason shall be punished by imprisonment for life. [1971 c.743 §217]

Source: Section 166.005 — Treason , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.505 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.505
161.505 “Offense” described
Status: in_force

An offense is conduct for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment or to a fine is provided by any law of this state or by any law or ordinance of a political subdivision of this state. An offense is either a crime, as described in ORS 161.515 (“Crime” described) , or a violation, as described in ORS 153.008 (Violations described) . [1971 c.743 §65; 1975 c.451 §173; 1981 c.626 §2; 1981 c.692 §7; 1999 c.1051 §43]

Source: Section 161.505 — “Offense” described , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.109 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.109
167.109 Internet gambling
Status: in_force

(1) A person engaged in an Internet gambling business may not knowingly accept, in connection with the participation of another person in unlawful gambling using the Internet:

(a) Credit, or the proceeds of credit, extended to or on behalf of such other person, including credit extended through the use of a credit card;

(b) An electronic funds transfer or funds transmitted by or through a money transmission business, or the proceeds of an electronic funds transfer or money transmission service, from or on behalf of the other person;

(c) Any check, draft or similar instrument that is drawn by or on behalf of the other person and is drawn on or payable at or through any financial institution; or

(d) The proceeds of any other form of financial transaction that involves a financial institution as a payor or financial intermediary on behalf of or for the benefit of the other person.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a Class C felony. [2001 c.502 §2]

Source: Section 167.109 — Internet gambling , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.385 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.385
166.385 Possession of hoax destructive device
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of possession of a hoax destructive device if the person knowingly places another person in fear of serious physical injury by:

(a) Possessing, manufacturing, selling, delivering, placing or causing to be placed a hoax destructive device; or

(b) Sending a hoax destructive device to another person.

(2) Possession of a hoax destructive device is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, possession of a hoax destructive device is a Class C felony if a person possesses, or threatens to use, a hoax destructive device while the person is committing or attempting to commit a felony.

(4) As used in this section, “hoax destructive device” means an object that reasonably appears, under the circumstances:

(a) To be a destructive device, as described in ORS 166.382 (Possession of destructive device prohibited) (1)(a), or an explosive, as defined in ORS 166.660 (Unlawful paramilitary activity) , but is an inoperative imitation of a destructive device or explosive; or

(b) To contain a destructive device, as described in ORS 166.382 (Possession of destructive device prohibited) (1)(a), or an explosive, as defined in ORS 166.660 (Unlawful paramilitary activity) . [1997 c.749 §1]

Source: Section 166.385 — Possession of hoax destructive device , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.645 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.645
166.645 Hunting in cemeteries prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Hunting in cemeteries is prohibited.

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section “hunting” has the meaning for that term provided in ORS 496.004 (Definitions) .

(3) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a misdemeanor. [1973 c.468 §2; 1987 c.158 §30]

Source: Section 166.645 — Hunting in cemeteries prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.297 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.297
166.297 Annual report regarding revocation of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) The sheriff of a county shall submit annually to the Department of State Police a report containing the number of concealed handgun licenses revoked during the reporting period and the reasons for the revocations.

(2) The Department of State Police shall compile the reports submitted under subsection (1) of this section and shall submit the compilation to the Legislative Assembly biennially. [1993 c.735 §13]

Source: Section 166.297 — Annual report regarding revocation of licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.525 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.525
163.525 Incest
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of incest if the person marries or engages in sexual intercourse or oral or anal sexual intercourse with a person whom the person knows to be related to the person, either legitimately or illegitimately, as an ancestor, descendant or brother or sister of either the whole or half blood.

(2) Incest is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §172; 2017 c.318 §12]

Source: Section 163.525 — Incest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.248 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.248
167.248 Search and seizure of conveyance in which drugs unlawfully transported or possessed
Status: in_force

A district attorney or peace officer charged with the enforcement of ORS 167.212 (Tampering with drug records) and 167.222 (Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used) , having personal knowledge or reasonable information that controlled substances are being unlawfully transported or possessed in any boat, vehicle or other conveyance, may search the same without warrant and without an affidavit being filed. If controlled substances are found in or upon such conveyance, the district attorney or peace officer may seize them, arrest any person in charge of the conveyance and as soon as possible take the arrested person and the seized controlled substances before any court in the county in which the seizure is made. The district attorney or peace officer shall also, without delay, make and file a complaint for any crime justified by the evidence obtained. [1989 c.791 §17; enacted in lieu of 167.247 in 1997]

Source: Section 167.248 — Search and seizure of conveyance in which drugs unlawfully transported or possessed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.275 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.275
163.275 Coercion
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of coercion when the person compels or induces another person to engage in conduct from which the other person has a legal right to abstain, or to abstain from engaging in conduct in which the other person has a legal right to engage, by means of instilling in the other person a fear that, if the other person refrains from the conduct compelled or induced or engages in conduct contrary to the compulsion or inducement, the actor or another will:

(a) Unlawfully cause physical injury to some person;

(b) Unlawfully cause physical injury to some animal;

(c) Unlawfully cause damage to property;

(d) Engage in conduct constituting a crime;

(e) Falsely accuse some person of a crime or cause criminal charges to be instituted against the person;

(f) Cause or continue a strike, boycott or other collective action injurious to some person’s business, except that such a threat is not deemed coercive when the act or omission compelled is for the benefit of the group in whose interest the actor purports to act;

(g) Testify falsely or provide false information or withhold testimony or information with respect to another’s legal claim or defense; or

(h) Unlawfully use or abuse the person’s position as a public servant by performing some act within or related to official duties, or by failing or refusing to perform an official duty, in such manner as to affect some person adversely.

(2) Coercion is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §102; 1983 c.546 §4; 1985 c.338 §1; 2007 c.71 §45; 2015 c.751 §1]

Source: Section 163.275 — Coercion , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.262 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.262
167.262 Use of minor in controlled substance or marijuana item offense
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for an adult to knowingly use as an aider or abettor or to knowingly solicit, force, compel, coerce or employ a minor, with or without compensation to the minor:

(a) To manufacture a controlled substance or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) ; or

(b) To transport, carry, sell, give away, prepare for sale or otherwise distribute a controlled substance or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, violation of this section is a Class A felony.

(b) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor if the violation involves delivery for no consideration of less than one ounce of usable marijuana as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . [1991 c.834 §1; 2017 c.21 §48]

Note: 167.262 (Use of minor in controlled substance or marijuana item offense) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 167.262 — Use of minor in controlled substance or marijuana item offense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.325 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.325
162.325 Hindering prosecution
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of hindering prosecution if, with intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of a person who has committed a crime punishable as a felony, or with the intent to assist a person who has committed a crime punishable as a felony in profiting or benefiting from the commission of the crime, the person:

(a) Harbors or conceals such person; or

(b) Warns such person of impending discovery or apprehension; or

(c) Provides or aids in providing such person with money, transportation, weapon, disguise or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension; or

(d) Prevents or obstructs, by means of force, intimidation or deception, anyone from performing an act which might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or

(e) Suppresses by any act of concealment, alteration or destruction physical evidence which might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or

(f) Aids such person in securing or protecting the proceeds of the crime.

(2) Hindering prosecution is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §207]

Source: Section 162.325 — Hindering prosecution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.005 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.005
162.005 Definitions for ORS 162.005 to 162.425
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 162.005 (Definitions for ORS 162.005 to 162.425) to 162.425 (Misuse of confidential information) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Pecuniary benefit” means gain or advantage to the beneficiary or to a third person pursuant to the desire or consent of the beneficiary, in the form of money, property, commercial interests or economic gain, but does not include a political campaign contribution reported in accordance with ORS chapter 260.

(2) “Public servant” means:

(a) A public official as defined in ORS 244.020 (Definitions) ;

(b) A person serving as an advisor, consultant or assistant at the request or direction of the state, any political subdivision thereof or of any governmental instrumentality within the state;

(c) A person nominated, elected or appointed to become a public servant, although not yet occupying the position; and

(d) Jurors. [1971 c.743 §178; 2007 c.865 §22]

Source: Section 162.005 — Definitions for ORS 162.005 to 162.425 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.151 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.151
169.151 Expenses of keeping prisoners
Status: in_force

(1) A city or, notwithstanding ORS 169.150 (Payment of expenses of keeping prisoners) (1), a county may seek reimbursement from a person who is or was committed to the local correctional facility of the county or city upon conviction of a crime for any expenses incurred by the county or city in safekeeping and maintaining the person. The county or city may seek reimbursement:

(a) At a rate of $60 per day or its actual daily cost of safekeeping and maintaining the person, whichever is less, multiplied by the total number of days the person was confined to the local correctional facility, including, but not limited to, any period of pretrial detention; and

(b) For any other charges or expenses that the county or city is entitled to recover under ORS 169.150 (Payment of expenses of keeping prisoners) .

(2) The county or city may seek reimbursement for expenses as provided in subsection (1) of this section by filing a civil action no later than six years after the person from whom reimbursement is sought is released from the local correctional facility.

(3) When a person is found liable for expenses described in subsection (1) of this section and an amount is determined, the court shall, before entering a judgment against the person, allow the person to present evidence on the issue of the person’s ability to pay. When a person presents such evidence, the court shall determine the person’s ability to pay taking into consideration:

(a) The financial resources of the person and the burden that payment will impose on the person in providing basic economic necessities to the person or the person’s dependent family; and

(b) Any other monetary obligations imposed upon the person by the court as a result of the conviction for which the person was committed to the local correctional facility.

(4) The court, and not a jury, shall determine the defendant’s ability to pay under subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Upon the conclusion of a proceeding under subsection (3) of this section, the court may enter a judgment:

(a) Of dismissal if the court finds that the person lacks the ability to pay;

(b) For less than the full amount determined if the court finds that the person has the ability to pay a portion of the amount; or

(c) For the full amount determined, plus costs and disbursements, if the court determines the person has the ability to pay.

(6) Any reimbursements collected under this section must be credited to the general fund of the county or city to be available for general fund purposes. [1997 c.349 §2; 1999 c.801 §2; 2009 c.783 §15]

Source: Section 169.151 — Expenses of keeping prisoners; reimbursement from prisoners; amounts; procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.735 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.735
166.735 Short title
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 166.715 (Definitions for ORS 166.715 to 166.735) to 166.735 (Short title) may be cited as the Oregon Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act.

(2) The provisions of ORS 166.715 (Definitions for ORS 166.715 to 166.735) to 166.735 (Short title) shall be liberally construed to effectuate its remedial purposes. [1981 c.769 §§1,7; 1983 c.715 §4]

Source: Section 166.735 — Short title; construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.255 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.255
161.255 Use of physical force by private person making citizen’s arrest
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a private person acting on the person’s own account is justified in using physical force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to make an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of an arrested person whom the person has arrested under ORS 133.225 (Arrest by private person) .

(2) A private person acting under the circumstances prescribed in subsection (1) of this section is justified in using deadly physical force only when the person reasonably believes it necessary for self-defense or to defend a third person from what the person reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force. [1971 c.743 §31; 1973 c.836 §339]

Source: Section 161.255 — Use of physical force by private person making citizen’s arrest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.385 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.385
162.385 Giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a citation or warrant
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a citation or warrant if the person knowingly uses or gives a false or fictitious name, address or date of birth to any peace officer when:

(a) The peace officer is issuing or serving the person a citation under authority of ORS 133.055 (Criminal citation) to 133.076 (Failure to appear on criminal citation) or ORS chapter 153; or

(b) There is an outstanding warrant for the person’s arrest.

(2) Giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a citation or warrant is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.661 §11; 1999 c.1051 §70; 2003 c.777 §1; 2007 c.771 §1; 2017 c.99 §1]

Note: 162.385 (Giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a citation or warrant) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 133 by legislative action. It was not added to ORS chapter 162 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 162.385 — Giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a citation or warrant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.660 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.660
169.660 Status of persons confined in facility operated by Department of Corrections
Status: in_force

(1) Persons confined in a regional correctional facility operated by the Department of Corrections shall be considered to be in the custody of the department and shall be subject to such rules as the department may prescribe.

(2) Persons committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections may be assigned to Department of Corrections bedspace at a regional correctional facility when the department is a party to the operation of the facility. Prisoners so assigned are subject to such rules as the department may prescribe and shall be considered to remain in the custody of the department regardless of whether, pursuant to agreement, the regional correctional facility is or is not under the actual administration of the department. [1971 c.636 §5; 1985 c.708 §4; 1987 c.320 §101]

Source: Section 169.660 — Status of persons confined in facility operated by Department of Corrections; assignment to regional facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.270 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.270
164.270 Closure of premises to motor-propelled vehicles
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of ORS 164.245 (Criminal trespass in the second degree) , a landowner or an agent of the landowner may close the privately owned premises of the landowner to motor-propelled vehicles by posting signs on or near the boundaries of the closed premises at the normal points of entry as follows:

(a) Signs must be no smaller than eight inches in height and 11 inches in width;

(b) Signs must contain the words “Closed to Motor-propelled Vehicles” or words to that effect in letters no less than one inch in height;

(c) Signs must display the name, business address and phone number, if any, of the landowner or agent of the landowner; and

(d) Signs must be posted at normal points of entry and be no further apart than 350 yards.

(2) A person violates ORS 164.245 (Criminal trespass in the second degree) if the person operates or rides upon or within a motor-propelled vehicle upon privately owned premises when the premises are posted as provided in this section and the person does not have written authorization to operate a motor-propelled vehicle upon the premises.

(3) Nothing contained in this section prevents emergency or law enforcement vehicles from entering upon land closed to motor-propelled vehicles. [1981 c.394 §2]

Source: Section 164.270 — Closure of premises to motor-propelled vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.155 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.155
166.155 Bias crime in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits a bias crime in the second degree if the person:

(a) Tampers or interferes with property, having no right to do so nor reasonable ground to believe that the person has such right, with the intent to cause substantial inconvenience to another person because of the person’s perception of the other person’s race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin;

(b) Intentionally subjects another person to offensive physical contact because of the person’s perception of the other person’s race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin; or

(c) Intentionally, because of the person’s perception of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin of another person or of a member of the other person’s family, subjects the other person to alarm by threatening:

(A) To inflict serious physical injury upon or to commit a felony affecting the other person, or a member of the other person’s family; or

(B) To cause substantial damage to the property of the other person or of a member of the other person’s family.

(2) A bias crime in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) As used in this section and ORS 166.165 (Bias crime in the first degree) :

(a) “Gender identity” means an individual’s gender-related identity, appearance, expression or behavior, regardless of whether the identity, appearance, expression or behavior differs from that associated with the gender assigned to the individual at birth.

(b) “Property” means any tangible personal property or real property. [1981 c.785 §1; 1983 c.521 §1; 1989 c.1029 §1; 2007 c.100 §18; 2011 c.421 §1; 2019 c.553 §1]

Source: Section 166.155 — Bias crime in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.132 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.132
167.132 Possession of gambling records in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of possession of gambling records in the second degree if, with knowledge of the contents thereof, the person possesses any writing, paper, instrument or article:

(a) Of a kind commonly used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise; or

(b) Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion or playing of a lottery or numbers scheme or enterprise.

(2) Possession of gambling records in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §266]

Source: Section 167.132 — Possession of gambling records in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.732 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.732
163.732 Stalking
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of stalking if:

(a) The person knowingly alarms or coerces another person or a member of that person’s immediate family or household by engaging in repeated and unwanted contact with 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) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Stalking is a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, stalking is a Class C felony if the person has a prior conviction for:

(A) Stalking; or

(B) Violating a court’s stalking protective order.

(c) When stalking is a Class C felony pursuant to paragraph (b) of this subsection, stalking shall be classified as a person felony and as crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. [1993 c.626 §2; 1995 c.353 §2]

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

Source: Section 163.732 — Stalking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.329 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.329
161.329 Order of discharge
Status: in_force

After the defendant is found guilty except for insanity pursuant to ORS 161.319 (Form of verdict on guilty except for insanity) , the court shall order that the person be discharged from custody if:

(1) The court finds that the person is no longer affected by a qualifying mental disorder, or, if so affected, no longer presents a substantial danger to others and is not in need of care, supervision or treatment; or

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each offense for which the person is found guilty except for insanity is a misdemeanor; and

(b) The court finds that the person does not present a substantial danger to others that requires commitment. [1971 c.743 §45; 1977 c.380 §6; 1981 c.711 §4; 2011 c.724 §5; 2017 c.634 §9; 2019 c.329 §5]

Source: Section 161.329 — Order of discharge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.309 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.309
161.309 Notice of mental defense
Status: in_force

(1) The defendant may not introduce evidence on the issue of insanity under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) , unless the defendant:

(a) Gives notice of intent to do so in the manner provided in subsection (3) of this section; and

(b) Files with the court a report of a psychiatric or psychological evaluation, conducted by a certified evaluator, in the manner provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(2) The defendant may not introduce in the case in chief expert testimony regarding partial responsibility or diminished capacity under ORS 161.300 (Evidence of qualifying mental disorder admissible as to intent) unless the defendant gives notice of intent to do so in the manner provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A defendant who is required under subsection (1) or (2) of this section to give notice shall file a written notice of purpose at least 45 days before trial.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the court may, for good cause, permit the defendant to file the notice within 45 days before trial.

(c) If the defendant fails to file notice under this subsection, the defendant may not introduce evidence for the establishment of a defense under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) or 161.300 (Evidence of qualifying mental disorder admissible as to intent) unless the court, in its discretion, permits the evidence to be introduced where just cause for failure to file the notice is shown.

(4) A defendant who is required under subsection (1) of this section to file a report of a psychiatric or psychological evaluation shall file the report before trial. The report must be based on an evaluation conducted after the date of the alleged offense and must address the issue of insanity under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) and the dispositional determination described in ORS 161.325 (Finding of guilty except for insanity) . If the defendant fails to file a complete report before trial, the defendant may not introduce evidence for the establishment of a defense under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) unless:

(a) The court, in its discretion, permits the evidence to be introduced when just cause for failure to file the report is shown; and

(b) If the defendant is charged with a felony, the defendant is tried by a jury.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A court may not accept a plea of guilty except for insanity to a felony unless a report described in subsection (4) of this section is filed with the court. If the report has not been filed, the court may order that a psychiatric or psychological evaluation of the defendant be conducted by a certified evaluator and a report of the evaluation be filed with the court.

(b) When the court orders an evaluation of a financially eligible person under this subsection, the court shall order the executive director of the Oregon Public Defense Commission to pay a reasonable fee for the evaluation from funds available for that purpose.

(c) A certified evaluator performing an evaluation of a defendant on the issue of insanity under this subsection is not obligated to evaluate the defendant for fitness to proceed unless, during the evaluation, the certified evaluator determines that the defendant’s fitness to proceed is drawn in question.

(6) Prior to accepting a plea of guilty except for insanity to a felony, the court shall inform the defendant of the possibility that the court may order commitment or conditional discharge after entry of judgment, and of the maximum total period of commitment or conditional discharge under ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) (7).

(7) As used in this section, “certified evaluator” means a psychiatrist or psychologist who holds a valid certification under the provisions of ORS 161.392 (Certification of psychiatrists and licensed psychologists) . [1971 c.743 §§39,40,41; 1983 c.800 §3; 2003 c.127 §2; 2011 c.724 §1; 2017 c.48 §1; 2019 c.326 §1; 2019 c.329 §1; 2021 c.483 §2; 2023 c.281 §40]

Source: Section 161.309 — Notice of mental defense; when report required; contents of report; plea , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.577 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.577
163.577 Failing to supervise a child
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failing to supervise a child if the person is the parent, lawful guardian or other person lawfully charged with the care or custody of a child under 15 years of age and the child:

(a) Commits an act that brings the child within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) ;

(b) Violates a curfew law of a county or any other political subdivision; or

(c) Fails to attend school as required under ORS 339.010 (School attendance required) .

(2) Nothing in this section applies to a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) or to foster parents.

(3) In a prosecution of a person for failing to supervise a child under subsection (1)(a) of this section, it is an affirmative defense that the person:

(a) Is the victim of the act that brings the child within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; or

(b) Reported the act to the appropriate authorities.

(4) In a prosecution of a person for failing to supervise a child under subsection (1) of this section, it is an affirmative defense that the person took reasonable steps to control the conduct of the child at the time the person is alleged to have failed to supervise the child.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (6) or (7) of this section, in a prosecution of a person for failing to supervise a child under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the court shall order the person to pay restitution under ORS 137.103 (Definitions for ORS 137.101 to 137.109) to 137.109 (Effect of restitution order on other remedies of victim) to a victim for economic damages arising from the act of the child that brings the child within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.

(b) The amount of restitution ordered under this subsection may not exceed $2,500.

(6) If a person pleads guilty or is found guilty of failing to supervise a child under this section and if the person has not previously been convicted of failing to supervise a child, the court:

(a) Shall warn the person of the penalty for future convictions of failing to supervise a child and shall suspend imposition of sentence.

(b) May not order the person to pay restitution under this section.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a person pleads guilty or is found guilty of failing to supervise a child under this section and if the person has only one prior conviction for failing to supervise a child, the court, with the consent of the person, may suspend imposition of sentence and order the person to complete a parent effectiveness program approved by the court. Upon the person’s completion of the parent effectiveness program to the satisfaction of the court, the court may discharge the person. If the person fails to complete the parent effectiveness program to the satisfaction of the court, the court may impose a sentence authorized by this section.

(b) There may be only one suspension of sentence under this subsection with respect to a person.

(8) The juvenile court has jurisdiction over a first offense of failing to supervise a child under this section.

(9) Failing to supervise a child is a Class A violation. [1995 c.593 §1; 1999 c.1051 §154; 2003 c.670 §5; 2005 c.564 §8]

Note: 163.577 (Failing to supervise a child) 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 163.577 — Failing to supervise a child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.212 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.212
163.212 Unlawful use of an electrical stun gun, tear gas or mace in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful use of an electrical stun gun, tear gas or mace in the second degree if the person recklessly discharges an electrical stun gun, tear gas weapon, mace, tear gas, pepper mace or any similar deleterious agent against another person.

(2) Unlawful use of an electrical stun gun, tear gas or mace in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1995 c.651 §2]

Note: See note under 163.211 (Definitions for ORS 163.211 to 163.213) .

Source: Section 163.212 — Unlawful use of an electrical stun gun, tear gas or mace in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.720 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.720
166.720 Racketeering activity unlawful
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person who has knowingly received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt to use or invest, whether directly or indirectly, any part of such proceeds, or the proceeds derived from the investment or use thereof, in the acquisition of any title to, or any right, interest or equity in, real property or in the establishment or operation of any enterprise.

(2) It is unlawful for any person, through a pattern of racketeering activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt, to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any real property or enterprise.

(3) It is unlawful for any person employed by, or associated with, any enterprise to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in such enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity or the collection of an unlawful debt.

(4) It is unlawful for any person to conspire or endeavor to violate any of the provisions of subsections (1), (2) or (3) of this section.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person convicted of engaging in activity in violation of the provisions of subsections (1) to (4) of this section is guilty of a Class A felony.

(b) In lieu of a fine otherwise authorized by law, any person convicted of engaging in conduct in violation of the provisions of subsections (1) to (4) of this section, through which the person derived a pecuniary value, or by which the person caused personal injury or property damage or other loss, may be sentenced to pay a fine that does not exceed three times the gross value gained or three times the gross loss caused, whichever is greater, plus court costs and the costs of investigation and prosecution, reasonably incurred.

(c) The court shall hold a hearing to determine the amount of the fine authorized by paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(d) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of this subsection, “pecuniary value” means:

(A) Anything of value in the form of money, a negotiable instrument, a commercial interest or anything else the primary significance of which is economic advantage; or

(B) Any other property or service that has a value in excess of $100.

(6) An allegation of a pattern of racketeering activity is sufficient if it contains substantially the following:

(a) A statement of the acts constituting each incident of racketeering activity in ordinary and concise language, and in a manner that enables a person of common understanding to know what is intended;

(b) A statement of the relation to each incident of racketeering activity that the conduct was committed on or about a designated date, or during a designated period of time;

(c) A statement, in the language of ORS 166.715 (Definitions for ORS 166.715 to 166.735) (4) or other ordinary and concise language, designating which distinguishing characteristic or characteristics interrelate the incidents of racketeering activity; and

(d) A statement that the incidents alleged were not isolated. [1981 c.769 §§3,4; 1997 c.789 §2]

Source: Section 166.720 — Racketeering activity unlawful; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.465 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.465
162.465 Unlawful legislative lobbying
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful legislative lobbying if, having an interest in the passage or defeat of a measure being considered by either house of the Legislative Assembly of this state, as either an agent or principal, the person knowingly attempts to influence a member of the assembly in relation to the measure without first disclosing completely to the member the true interest of the person therein, or that of the principal of the person and the person’s own agency therein.

(2) Unlawful legislative lobbying is a Class B misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §213]

Source: Section 162.465 — Unlawful legislative lobbying , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163a.225 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.225
163A.225 Release of information concerning sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, when a sex offender is under the supervision of the Oregon Youth Authority or a county juvenile department for the first time as a result of committing an act that if committed by an adult would constitute a sex crime, the Department of State Police, city police department or county sheriff’s office shall release, upon request, only:

(A) The sex offender’s name and year of birth;

(B) The name and zip code of the city where the sex offender resides;

(C) The name and telephone number of a contact person at the agency that is supervising the sex offender; and

(D) The name of institutions of higher education that the sex offender attends or at which the sex offender works or carries on a vocation.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this section, the Oregon Youth Authority or a county juvenile department shall release, upon request, any information that may be necessary to protect the public concerning a sex offender under the supervision of the authority or department.

(2) Except as otherwise limited by subsection (1)(a) of this section regarding persons who are under supervision for the first time as sex offenders, the Department of State Police, a city police department or a county sheriff’s office shall release, upon request, any information that may be necessary to protect the public concerning sex offenders required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) who reside in a specific area or concerning a specific sex offender required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) . However, the entity releasing the information may not release the identity of a victim of a sex crime.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of State Police may make the information described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section available to the public, without the need for a request, by electronic or other means. The Department of State Police shall make information about a person who is under supervision for the first time as a result of committing an act that if committed by an adult would constitute a sex crime accessible only by the use of the sex offender’s name. For all other sex offenders required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) , the Department of State Police may make the information accessible in any manner the department chooses.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the Department of State Police may not use the Internet to make information available to the public. [Formerly 181.837]

Source: Section 163A.225 — Release of information concerning sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.247 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.247
162.247 Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer if the person, knowing that another person is a peace officer or a parole and probation officer as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , intentionally or knowingly acts in a manner that prevents, or attempts to prevent, the peace officer or parole and probation officer from performing the lawful duties of the officer with regards to another person or a criminal investigation.

(2) Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) This section does not apply in situations in which the person is engaging in passive resistance.

(4) A person may not be arrested or charged under this section if the person is arrested or charged for another offense based on the same conduct. [1997 c.719 §1; 1999 c.1040 §7; 2005 c.668 §1; 2021 c.254 §1]

Note: 162.247 (Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 162 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 162.247 — Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.055 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.055
164.055 Theft in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of theft in the first degree if, by means other than extortion, the person commits theft as defined in ORS 164.015 (“Theft” described) and:

(a) The total value of the property in a single or aggregate transaction is $1,000 or more;

(b) The theft is committed during a riot, fire, explosion, catastrophe or other emergency in an area affected by the riot, fire, explosion, catastrophe or other emergency;

(c) The theft is theft by receiving committed by buying, selling, borrowing or lending on the security of the property;

(d) The subject of the theft is a firearm or explosive;

(e) The subject of the theft is a livestock animal, a companion animal or a wild animal removed from habitat or born of a wild animal removed from habitat, pursuant to ORS 497.308 (Wildlife holding and habitat removal permits) (2)(c);

(f) The subject of the theft is a precursor substance; or

(g) During the commission of the theft, the person recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Companion animal” means a dog or cat possessed by a person, business or other entity for purposes of companionship, security, hunting, herding or providing assistance in relation to a physical disability.

(b) “Explosive” means a chemical compound, mixture or device that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing a chemical reaction resulting in a substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat, including but not limited to dynamite, blasting powder, nitroglycerin, blasting caps and nitrojelly, but excluding fireworks as defined in ORS 480.111 (Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165) , black powder, smokeless powder, small arms ammunition and small arms ammunition primers.

(c) “Firearm” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.210 (Definitions) .

(d) “Livestock animal” means a ratite, psittacine, horse, gelding, mare, filly, stallion, colt, mule, ass, jenny, bull, steer, cow, calf, goat, sheep, lamb, llama, pig or hog.

(e) “Precursor substance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.940 (Precursor substances described) .

(3) Theft in the first degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §125; 1973 c.405 §1; 1983 c.740 §32; 1987 c.907 §4; 1991 c.837 §9; 1993 c.252 §5; 1993 c.680 §20; 2005 c.706 §10; 2009 c.16 §3; 2009 c.610 §6; 2013 c.24 §11; 2023 c.151 §4]

Source: Section 164.055 — Theft in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.805 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.805
164.805 Offensive littering
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of offensive littering if the person creates an objectionable stench or degrades the beauty or appearance of property or detracts from the natural cleanliness or safety of property by intentionally:

(a) Discarding or depositing any rubbish, trash, garbage, debris or other refuse upon the land of another without permission of the owner, or upon any public way or in or upon any public transportation facility;

(b) Draining, or causing or permitting to be drained, sewage or the drainage from a cesspool, septic tank, recreational or camping vehicle waste holding tank or other contaminated source, upon the land of another without permission of the owner, or upon any public way; or

(c) Permitting any rubbish, trash, garbage, debris or other refuse to be thrown from a vehicle that the person is operating. This subsection does not apply to a person operating a vehicle transporting passengers for hire subject to regulation by the Department of Transportation or a person operating a school bus described under ORS 801.460 (“School bus.”) .

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Public transportation facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 164.365 (Criminal mischief in the first degree) .

(b) “Public way” includes, but is not limited to, roads, streets, alleys, lanes, trails, beaches, parks and all recreational facilities operated by the state, a county or a local municipality for use by the general public.

(3) Offensive littering is a Class C misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §283; 1975 c.344 §2; 1983 c.338 §897; 1985 c.420 §20; 2007 c.71 §52; 2015 c.138 §2]

Source: Section 164.805 — Offensive littering , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.313 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.313
161.313 Jury instructions
Status: in_force

When the issue of insanity under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) is submitted to be determined by a jury in the trial court, the court shall instruct the jury in accordance with ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) . [1983 c.800 §16]

Source: Section 161.313 — Jury instructions; insanity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.369 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.369
162.369 Possession of a false law enforcement identification card
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of possession of a false law enforcement identification card if the person possesses a false law enforcement identification card.

(2) Possession of a false law enforcement identification card is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) As used in this section, “false law enforcement identification card” means an identification card that:

(a) Identifies the possessor of the card as a member of a law enforcement unit; and

(b) Was not lawfully issued to the possessor by the law enforcement unit. [1993 c.243 §3]

Note: See note under 162.367 (Criminal impersonation of a peace officer) .

Source: Section 162.369 — Possession of a false law enforcement identification card , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.175 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.175
162.175 Unauthorized departure
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unauthorized departure if:

(a) The person makes an unauthorized departure; or

(b) Not being an adult in custody therein, the person aids another in making or attempting to make an unauthorized departure.

(2) Unauthorized departure is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §193; 1983 c.815 §8; 1989 c.790 §54; 2019 c.213 §40]

Source: Section 162.175 — Unauthorized departure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.525 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.525
161.525 “Felony” described
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 161.585 (Classification of certain crimes determined by punishment) , 161.705 (Reduction of certain felonies to misdemeanors) and 161.710 (Reduction of certain felony driving offenses after completion of sentence) , a crime is a felony if it is so designated in any statute of this state or if a person convicted under a statute of this state may be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year. [1971 c.743 §67; 2017 c.439 §3]

Source: Section 161.525 — “Felony” described , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.800 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.800
165.800 Identity theft
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of identity theft if the person, with the intent to deceive or to defraud, obtains, possesses, transfers, creates, utters or converts to the person’s own use the personal identification of another person.

(2) Identity theft is a Class C felony.

(3) It is an affirmative defense to violating subsection (1) of this section that the person charged with the offense:

(a) Was under 21 years of age at the time of committing the offense and the person used the personal identification of another person solely for the purpose of purchasing alcohol, tobacco products as defined in ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) or inhalant delivery systems as defined in ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) ; or

(b) Used the personal identification of another person solely for the purpose of misrepresenting the person’s age to gain access to a:

(A) Place the access to which is restricted based on age; or

(B) Benefit based on age.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Another person” means an individual, whether living or deceased, an imaginary person or a firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company, corporation, limited liability company, professional corporation or other private or public entity.

(b) “Personal identification” includes, but is not limited to, any written document or electronic data that does, or purports to, provide information concerning:

(A) A person’s name, address or telephone number;

(B) A person’s driving privileges;

(C) A person’s Social Security number or tax identification number;

(D) A person’s citizenship status or an identification number assigned to a noncitizen;

(E) A person’s employment status, employer or place of employment;

(F) The identification number assigned to a person by a person’s employer;

(G) The maiden name of a person or a person’s mother;

(H) The identifying number of a person’s depository account at a “financial institution” or “trust company,” as those terms are defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , or a credit card account;

(I) A person’s signature or a copy of a person’s signature;

(J) A person’s electronic mail name, electronic mail signature, electronic mail address or electronic mail account;

(K) A person’s photograph;

(L) A person’s date of birth; and

(M) A person’s personal identification number. [1999 c.1022 §1; 2001 c.870 §3; 2007 c.583 §1; 2013 c.158 §34; 2015 c.158 §25; 2017 c.701 §15; 2022 c.97 §4]

Source: Section 165.800 — Identity theft , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.095 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.095
165.095 Misapplication of entrusted property
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of misapplication of entrusted property if, with knowledge that the misapplication is unlawful and that it involves a substantial risk of loss or detriment to the owner or beneficiary of such property, the person intentionally misapplies or disposes of property that has been entrusted to the person as a fiduciary or that is property of the government or a financial institution.

(2) Misapplication of entrusted property is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §166]

Source: Section 165.095 — Misapplication of entrusted property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.015 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.015
161.015 General definitions
Status: in_force

As used in chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971, and ORS 166.635 (Discharging weapon or throwing objects at trains) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Dangerous weapon” means any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance which under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury.

(2) “Deadly weapon” means any instrument, article or substance specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death or serious physical injury.

(3) “Deadly physical force” means physical force that under the circumstances in which it is used is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury.

(4) “Peace officer” means:

(a) A member of the Oregon State Police;

(b) A sheriff, constable, marshal, municipal police officer or reserve officer as defined in ORS 133.005 (Definitions for ORS 133.005 to 133.400 and 133.410 to 133.450) , or a police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) ;

(c) An investigator of the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice or investigator of a district attorney’s office;

(d) A humane special agent as defined in ORS 181A.345 (Humane special agents to enforce animal welfare laws under direction of law enforcement agency) ;

(e) A regulatory specialist exercising authority described in ORS 471.775 (Service of subpoenas) (2);

(f) An authorized tribal police officer as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) ; and

(g) Any other person designated by law as a peace officer.

(5) “Person” means a human being and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality.

(6) “Physical force” includes, but is not limited to, the use of an electrical stun gun, tear gas or mace.

(7) “Physical injury” means impairment of physical condition or substantial pain.

(8) “Serious physical injury” means physical injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious and protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ.

(9) “Possess” means to have physical possession or otherwise to exercise dominion or control over property.

(10) “Public place” means a place to which the general public has access and includes, but is not limited to, hallways, lobbies and other parts of apartment houses and hotels not constituting rooms or apartments designed for actual residence, and highways, streets, schools, places of amusement, parks, playgrounds and premises used in connection with public passenger transportation. [1971 c.743 §3; 1973 c.139 §1; 1979 c.656 §3; 1991 c.67 §33; 1993 c.625 §4; 1995 c.651 §5; 2011 c.506 §22; 2011 c.641 §2; 2011 c.644 §§23,46; 2012 c.54 §§16,17; 2012 c.67 §§9,10; 2013 c.180 §§23,24; 2015 c.174 §11; 2015 c.614 §§147,148]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971,” for the words “this Act” in sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21 and 36, chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971, compiled as 161.015 (General definitions) , 161.025 (Purposes) , 161.035 (Application of Criminal Code) , 161.045 (Limits on application) , 161.055 (Burden of proof as to defenses) , 161.085 (Definitions with respect to culpability) , 161.195 (“Justification” described) , 161.200 (Choice of evils) , 161.205 (Use of physical force generally) and 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1971 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 161.015 — General definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.744 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.744
163.744 Initiation of action seeking citation
Status: in_force

(1) A person may initiate an action seeking a citation under ORS 163.735 (Citation) by presenting a complaint to a law enforcement officer or to any law enforcement agency. The complaint shall be a statement setting forth with particularity the conduct that is the basis for the complaint. The petitioner must affirm the truth of the facts in the complaint.

(2) The Department of State Police shall develop and distribute the form of the complaint. The form shall include the standards for reviewing the complaint and for action. The form shall be uniform throughout the state and shall include substantially the following material:

Name of petitioner (person presenting complaint): _____________________

Name of person being stalked if other than the petitioner: __________________

___________________________

Name of respondent (alleged stalker):

___________________________

Description of respondent:

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

Length of period of conduct:

___________________________

___________________________

Description of relationship (if any) between petitioner or person being stalked, if other than the petitioner, and respondent:

___________________________

___________________________

Description of contact:

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

Subscribed to and affirmed by:

___________________________

(printed name of petitioner) ___________________________

Dated: ____________

(3) A parent may present a complaint to protect a minor child. A guardian may present a complaint to protect a dependent person.

(4) By signing the complaint, a person is making a sworn statement for purposes of ORS 162.055 (Definitions for ORS 162.055 to 162.425) to 162.425 (Misuse of confidential information) . [1993 c.626 §6; 1995 c.353 §5]

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

Source: Section 163.744 — Initiation of action seeking citation; complaint form , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.641 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.641
166.641 Definitions for ORS 166.641 to 166.643
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 166.642 (Felon in possession of body armor) and 166.643 (Unlawful possession of body armor) :

(1) “Body armor” means any clothing or equipment designed in whole or in part to minimize the risk of injury from a deadly weapon.

(2) “Deadly weapon” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) .

(3) “Misdemeanor involving violence” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms) . [2001 c.635 §1]

Source: Section 166.641 — Definitions for ORS 166.641 to 166.643 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.470 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.470
166.470 Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms
Status: in_force

(1) Unless relief has been granted under ORS 166.273 (Relief from firearm prohibitions related to mental health) or 166.274 (Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm) or 18 U.S.C. 925(c) or the expunction laws of this state or an equivalent law of another jurisdiction, a person may not intentionally sell, deliver or otherwise transfer any firearm when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the recipient:

(a) Is under 18 years of age;

(b) Has been convicted of a felony;

(c) Has any outstanding felony warrants for arrest;

(d) Is free on any form of pretrial release for a felony;

(e) Was committed to the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) ;

(f) After January 1, 1990, was found to be a person with mental illness and subject to an order under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) that the person be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm as a result of that mental illness;

(g) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving violence or found guilty except for insanity under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) of a misdemeanor involving violence within the previous four years. As used in this paragraph, “misdemeanor involving violence” means a misdemeanor described in ORS 163.160 (Assault in the fourth degree) , 163.187 (Strangulation) , 163.190 (Menacing) , 163.195 (Recklessly endangering another person) or 166.155 (Bias crime in the second degree) (1)(b);

(h) Is presently subject to an order under ORS 426.133 (Assisted outpatient treatment) prohibiting the person from purchasing or possessing a firearm; or

(i) Has been found guilty except for insanity under ORS 161.295 (Effect of qualifying mental disorder) of a felony.

(2) A person may not sell, deliver or otherwise transfer any firearm that the person knows or reasonably should know is stolen.

(3) Subsection (1)(a) of this section does not prohibit:

(a) The parent or guardian, or another person with the consent of the parent or guardian, of a minor from transferring to the minor a firearm, other than a handgun; or

(b) The temporary transfer of any firearm to a minor for hunting, target practice or any other lawful purpose.

(4) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. [Amended by 1989 c.839 §3; 1991 c.67 §40; 1993 c.735 §11; 2001 c.828 §2; 2003 c.577 §7; 2009 c.499 §6; 2009 c.595 §115; 2009 c.826 §§8,11; 2013 c.360 §§10,11; 2015 c.50 §§17,18; 2015 c.201 §6]

Source: Section 166.470 — Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.190 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.190
169.190 Transfer of prisoners to another county for public work
Status: in_force

Any county court or board of county commissioners may transfer to the county court or board of county commissioners of any other county any of the convicts committed to its control, under ORS 169.170 (Assignment of county prisoners to public works) or 169.180 (Assignment of city prisoners to public works) . The court or board to which such convicts are so transferred has the same power and authority respecting such convicts as if they had been sentenced to serve in that county. The transfer of convicts from one county to another shall be made upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the county courts or boards concerned in the transfer.

Source: Section 169.190 — Transfer of prisoners to another county for public work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.275 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.275
162.275 Bribe receiving by a witness
Status: in_force

(1) A witness in any official proceeding, or a person who believes the person may be called as a witness, commits the crime of bribe receiving by a witness if the person solicits any pecuniary benefit with the intent, or accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit upon an agreement or understanding, that:

(a) The testimony of the person as a witness will thereby be influenced; or

(b) The person will avoid legal process summoning the person to testify; or

(c) The person will be absent from any official proceeding to which the person has been legally summoned.

(2) Bribe receiving by a witness is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §202]

Source: Section 162.275 — Bribe receiving by a witness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.325 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.325
167.325 Animal neglect in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of animal neglect in the second degree if, except as otherwise authorized by law, the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence:

(a) Fails to provide minimum care for an animal in such person’s custody or control; or

(b) Tethers a domestic animal in the person’s custody or control and the tethering results in physical injury to the domestic animal.

(2) Animal neglect in the second degree is a Class B misdemeanor.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, animal neglect in the second degree is a Class C felony if:

(a) The person committing the offense has previously been convicted of two or more offenses under this section, ORS 167.330 (Animal neglect in the first degree) or the equivalent laws of another jurisdiction;

(b) The offense was part of a criminal episode involving 11 or more animals; or

(c) The person knowingly commits the offense in the immediate presence of a minor child and the person has one or more previous convictions for an offense involving domestic violence as defined in ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) . For purposes of this paragraph, a minor child is in the immediate presence of animal neglect if the neglect is seen or directly perceived in any other manner by the minor child.

(4) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify animal neglect in the second degree under subsection (3) of this section:

(a) As crime category 6 if 11 to 40 animals were the subject of the neglect.

(b) As crime category 7 if more than 40 animals were the subject of the neglect or if the offense is a felony because of circumstances described in subsection (3)(a) or (c) of this section. [1985 c.662 §4; 2013 c.382 §5; 2013 c.719 §4]

Source: Section 167.325 — Animal neglect in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.075 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.075
164.075 Extortion
Status: in_force

"Oregon expungement law has seen some dramatic changes in the past few years. Senate Bill 397 took effect January 1, 2022. It reduces most set aside timelines and has a profound effect on overall eligibility." Bibliographic info

(1) A person commits the crime of extortion when the person compels or induces another person to either deliver property or services to the person or to a third person, or refrain from reporting unlawful conduct to a law enforcement agency, by instilling in the other person a fear that, if the property or services are not so delivered or if the unlawful conduct is reported, the actor or a third person will in the future:

(a) Unlawfully cause physical injury to some person;

(b) Unlawfully cause damage to property;

(c) Engage in other conduct constituting a crime;

(d) Accuse some person of a crime or cause criminal charges to be instituted against the person;

(e) Report the immigration status, or suspected immigration status, of the other person, or some other person known to the other person, to a law enforcement agency;

(f) Cause or continue a strike, boycott or other collective action injurious to some person’s business, except that such conduct is not considered extortion when the property is demanded or received for the benefit of the group in whose interest the actor purports to act;

(g) Testify falsely or provide false information or withhold testimony or information with respect to another’s legal claim or defense; or

(h) Unlawfully use or abuse the position as a public servant by performing some act within or related to official duties, or by failing or refusing to perform an official duty, in such manner as to affect some person adversely.

(2) Extortion is a Class B felony. [1971 c.743 §127; 1987 c.158 §27; 2007 c.71 §48; 2016 c.47 §2]

Source: Section 164.075 — Extortion , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.535 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.535
161.535 Classification of felonies
Status: in_force

(1) Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentence into the following categories:

(a) Class A felonies;

(b) Class B felonies;

(c) Class C felonies; and

(d) Unclassified felonies.

(2) The particular classification of each felony defined in the Oregon Criminal Code, except murder in any degree under ORS 163.107 (Murder in the first degree) or 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) and treason under ORS 166.005 (Treason) , is expressly designated in the section defining the crime. An offense defined outside this code which, because of the express sentence provided is within the definition of ORS 161.525 (“Felony” described) , shall be considered an unclassified felony. [1971 c.743 §68; 2019 c.635 §16]

Source: Section 161.535 — Classification of felonies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.830 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.830
167.830 Employment of minors in place of public entertainment
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 167.840 (Application of ORS 167.830 limited) , any person operating or conducting a place of public amusement or entertainment, who employs or allows a child under the age of 18 years to conduct or assist in conducting any public dance, including but not limited to dancing by the child as a public performance, or to assist in or furnish music for public dancing, commits a Class D violation. [1971 c.743 §292; 1987 c.905 §18; 1999 c.1051 §163]

Source: Section 167.830 — Employment of minors in place of public entertainment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.190 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.190
166.190 Pointing firearm at another
Status: in_force

Any person over the age of 12 years who, with or without malice, purposely points or aims any loaded or empty pistol, gun, revolver or other firearm, at or toward any other person within range of the firearm, except in self-defense, shall be fined upon conviction in any sum not less than $10 nor more than $500, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or both. Justice courts have jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court of the trial of violations of this section. When any person is charged before a justice court with violation of this section, the court shall, upon motion of the district attorney, at any time before trial, act as a committing magistrate, and if probable cause be established, hold such person to the grand jury. [Formerly 163.320]

Source: Section 166.190 — Pointing firearm at another; courts having jurisdiction over offense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.465 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.465
163.465 Public indecency
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of public indecency if while in, or in view of, a public place the person performs:

(a) An act of sexual intercourse;

(b) An act of oral or anal sexual intercourse;

(c) Masturbation; or

(d) An act of exposing the genitals of the person with the intent of arousing the sexual desire of the person or another person.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Public indecency is a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, public indecency is a Class C felony if the person has a prior conviction for public indecency or a crime described in ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) to 163.445 (Sexual misconduct) or 163.665 (Definitions) to 163.693 (Failure to report child pornography) or for a crime in another jurisdiction that, if committed in this state, would constitute public indecency or a crime described in ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) to 163.445 (Sexual misconduct) or 163.665 (Definitions) to 163.693 (Failure to report child pornography) . [1971 c.743 §120; 1999 c.962 §1; 2005 c.434 §1; 2017 c.318 §10; 2019 c.65 §1; 2023 c.198 §1]

Source: Section 163.465 — Public indecency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.690 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.690
169.690 Establishment of halfway houses and other facilities
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Before the Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Youth Authority or any city, county or other public agency establishes a facility described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the city, county, department, authority or agency shall fully inform the local public safety coordinating council convened under ORS 423.560 (Local public safety coordinating council) of the following:

(A) The proposed location, estimated population size and use of the facility;

(B) The proposed number and qualifications of resident professional staff at the facility;

(C) The proposed rules of conduct for residents of the facility; and

(D) Other relevant information that the city, county, department, authority or agency responsible for establishing the facility considers appropriate or that the council requests. Nothing in this subparagraph authorizes the disclosure of information that is protected under state or federal law.

(b) The facilities to which paragraph (a) of this subsection applies are:

(A) Halfway houses, work release centers or any other domiciliary facilities for persons released from any penal or correctional facility but still in the custody of the city, county or public agency;

(B) Youth care centers or other facilities authorized to accept adjudicated youths under ORS 419C.478 (Commitment to Oregon Youth Authority or Department of Human Services) ; and

(C) Residential treatment homes and residential treatment facilities, as those terms are defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , for persons who, as a condition of release under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) , are required to live in a secure home or facility.

(2) The facility advisory subcommittee of the local public safety coordinating council shall advise the city, county, department, authority or agency responsible for establishing the facility as to the suitability of the proposed facility and may suggest changes in the proposal submitted under subsection (1) of this section. The advice shall:

(a) Be in writing;

(b) Represent the view of the majority of the subcommittee; and

(c) Be provided to the city, county, department, authority or agency no more than 60 days after receiving the information described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) If the city, county, department, authority or agency responsible for establishing the facility rejects any of the advice of the facility advisory subcommittee, it must submit its reasons in writing to the subcommittee.

(4) This section does not apply if a board of county commissioners has failed to convene a local public safety coordinating council.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Establishes” includes entering into a contract to provide for the operation of a facility described in subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(b) “Secure home or facility” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority. [1975 c.367 §1; 1977 c.381 §1; 1987 c.320 §105; 1999 c.763 §1; 2009 c.595 §117; 2009 c.828 §38; 2021 c.489 §16]

Source: Section 169.690 — Establishment of halfway houses and other facilities; advice of facility advisory subcommittee of local public safety coordinating council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.195 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.195
161.195 “Justification” described
Status: in_force

(1) Unless inconsistent with other provisions of chapter 743, Oregon Laws 1971, defining justifiable use of physical force, or with some other provision of law, conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable and not criminal when it is required or authorized by law or by a judicial decree or is performed by a public servant in the reasonable exercise of official powers, duties or functions.

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, “laws and judicial decrees” include but are not limited to:

(a) Laws defining duties and functions of public servants;

(b) Laws defining duties of private citizens to assist public servants in the performance of certain of their functions;

(c) Laws governing the execution of legal process;

(d) Laws governing the military services and conduct of war; and

(e) Judgments and orders of courts. [1971 c.743 §19]

Note: See note under 161.015 (General definitions) .

Source: Section 161.195 — “Justification” described , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.325 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.325
161.325 Finding of guilty except for insanity
Status: in_force

(1) After the defendant is found guilty except for insanity, the court shall, on the basis of the evidence given at the trial or at a separate hearing, if requested by either party, order a disposition as provided in ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) , 161.328 (Commitment of person found guilty except for insanity of misdemeanor) or 161.329 (Order of discharge) , whichever is appropriate.

(2) If the court enters an order as provided in ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) , it shall also:

(a) Determine on the record the offense of which the person otherwise would have been convicted;

(b) State on the record the qualifying mental disorder on which the defendant relied for the guilty except for insanity defense;

(c) State on the record the maximum total period of commitment or conditional discharge under ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) (7); and

(d) Make specific findings on whether there is a victim of the crime for which the defendant has been found guilty except for insanity and, if so, whether the victim wishes to be notified, under ORS 161.326 (Notice to victim) , of any hearings and orders concerning the defendant and of any conditional release, discharge or escape of the defendant.

(3) The court shall include in its order the information described in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Except under circumstances described in ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) (4), whenever a defendant charged with any offense listed in ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) (1) has been found guilty of that offense except for insanity, the court shall, in any order entered under ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) , 161.328 (Commitment of person found guilty except for insanity of misdemeanor) or 161.329 (Order of discharge) , direct the defendant to submit to the obtaining of a blood or buccal sample in the manner provided in ORS 137.076 (Blood or buccal sample and thumbprint of certain convicted defendants required) . [1971 c.743 §44; 1977 c.380 §5; 1979 c.885 §1; 1981 c.711 §1; 1983 c.800 §5; 1991 c.669 §8; 1999 c.97 §2; 2005 c.337 §1; 2010 c.89 §9; 2011 c.708 §40; 2011 c.724 §2; 2017 c.634 §6; 2019 c.329 §2; 2021 c.483 §3]

Source: Section 161.325 — Finding of guilty except for insanity; dispositional order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.355 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.355
167.355 Involvement in animal fighting
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of involvement in animal fighting if the person:

(a) Owns or trains an animal with the intention that the animal engage in an exhibition of fighting;

(b) Promotes, conducts, participates in or is present as a spectator at an exhibition of fighting or preparations thereto;

(c) Keeps or uses, or in any way is connected with or interested in the management of, or receives money for the admission of any person to any place kept or used for the purpose of an exhibition of fighting; or

(d) Knowingly suffers or permits any place over which the person has possession or control to be occupied, kept or used for the purpose of an exhibition of fighting.

(2) For purposes of this section:

(a) “Animal” means any bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or nonhuman mammal, other than a dog or a fighting bird as defined in ORS 167.426 (Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439) .

(b) “Exhibition of fighting” means a public or private display of combat between two or more animals in which the fighting, killing, maiming or injuring of animals is a significant feature. “Exhibition of fighting” does not include demonstrations of the hunting or tracking skills of an animal or the lawful use of animals for hunting, tracking or self-protection.

(3) Involvement in animal fighting is a Class C felony. [Formerly 167.865; 1987 c.249 §6; 2003 c.484 §9; 2009 c.796 §2]

Source: Section 167.355 — Involvement in animal fighting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.813 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.813
164.813 Unlawful cutting and transport of special forest products
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Harvest” means to separate by cutting, digging, prying, picking, peeling, breaking, pulling, splitting or otherwise removing a special forest product from:

(A) Its physical connection or point of contact with the ground or vegetation upon which it was growing; or

(B) The place or position where it lay.

(b) “Special forest products” means:

(A) Plants, plant parts, fruit, fungi, parts of fungi, rocks or minerals that are identified in State Board of Forestry rules as special forest products;

(B) Firewood;

(C) Trees or parts of trees of a species identified in board rules as a forest tree species not normally used in commercial forest harvests; and

(D) Other items identified by the board by rule as special forest products.

(c) “Special forest products” does not mean mill ends, driftwood and artificially fabricated fireplace logs.

(d) “Transportation” means the physical conveyance of special forest products away from a harvest or collection site and includes, but is not limited to, transportation in or on:

(A) A motor vehicle or trailer, both as defined for purposes of the Oregon Vehicle Code;

(B) A boat, barge, raft or other water vessel; or

(C) An airplane, helicopter, balloon or other aircraft.

(2) Subject to subsection (6) of this section, it is unlawful for any person other than the landowner to cut or split wood into special forest products or to harvest or remove special forest products from a place unless the person has in possession a written permit to do so from the owner of the land from which the wood is cut or the special forest products taken. The written permit required under this subsection must set forth:

(a) The date of the permit;

(b) The name, address, telephone number and signature of the person granting the permit;

(c) The name, address and telephone number of the person to whom the permit is granted;

(d) The amount and kind of wood, by species, to be cut or split or the amount and kind of special forest products to be taken;

(e) A description of the premises from which the wood is to be cut or the special forest products taken. The description may be by legal description, tax account number or other description clearly identifying the premises; and

(f) The date of expiration of the permit.

(3) Subject to subsection (6) of this section, it is unlawful for a person to transport special forest products without possessing a permit as described in subsection (2) of this section or a document of sale showing title to the special forest products. A document of sale must be signed by the landowner, seller or donor, and must set forth:

(a) The date of the document;

(b) The name, address and telephone number of the seller or donor of the special forest products;

(c) The name, address and telephone number of the purchaser or donee;

(d) The amount and kind of special forest products sold, by species; and

(e) A description of the premises from which the special forest products were taken. The description may be by legal description, tax account number or other description clearly identifying the premises, or by street address in the event of purchase from a woodlot or fuel dealer or dealer in other special forest products.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, any person who engages in the purchase or other acquisition of special forest products for resale, other than special forest products acquired from property owned by that person, shall keep records of such purchases or acquisitions for a period of one year from the date of purchase or acquisition. The records shall be made available to any peace officer upon request and shall reveal:

(a) The date of purchase or acquisition;

(b) The name, address, telephone number and signature of the person from whom the special forest products were obtained and the date they were obtained;

(c) The license number of any vehicle used to deliver the special forest products to the dealer for resale;

(d) The quantity of special forest products purchased or acquired; and

(e) The name and address of the landowner from whose land the special forest product was harvested.

(5) Any permit for the removal of special forest products from public lands issued or required by the United States Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management is:

(a) Sufficient for the purposes of subsections (2) and (3) of this section, regardless of whether the permit conforms to the specific requirements as to content set forth in subsections (2) and (3) of this section; and

(b) Valid only for the purposes and public lands locations identified in the permit.

(6) Subsections (2) and (3) of this section do not apply to the following activities conducted on public lands:

(a) The cutting or transportation of wild edible fungi occupying a volume at harvest of one gallon or less;

(b) The cutting or transportation of special forest products, described in subsection (1)(b)(B) and (C) of this section, having a total volume of less than 27 cubic feet;

(c) The cutting or transportation of special forest products, other than those specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, having a total volume of less than 12 cubic feet;

(d) The cutting or transportation of coniferous trees that are subject to the provisions of ORS 164.825 (Cutting and transport of coniferous trees without permit or bill of sale) ;

(e) The cutting or transportation of special forest products by the owner of the land from which they were taken or by the owner’s agent; or

(f) The transportation of special forest products by a common carrier or contract carrier.

(7) Subsection (4) of this section does not apply to a person who purchases cedar products that are special forest products and who complies with the record keeping requirements of ORS 165.109 (Failing to maintain a cedar purchase record) .

(8) Violation of any provision of subsections (2) to (4) of this section is a Class B misdemeanor. [1981 c.645 §2; 1989 c.368 §1; 1993 c.167 §1; 1995 c.75 §1; 2013 c.276 §§1,2]

Source: Section 164.813 — Unlawful cutting and transport of special forest products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.200 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.200
163.200 Criminal mistreatment in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of criminal mistreatment in the second degree if, with criminal negligence and:

(a) In violation of a legal duty to provide care for another person, the person withholds necessary and adequate food, physical care or medical attention from that person; or

(b) Having assumed the permanent or temporary care, custody or responsibility for the supervision of another person, the person withholds necessary and adequate food, physical care or medical attention from that person.

(2) Criminal mistreatment in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) As used in this section, “legal duty” includes but is not limited to a duty created by familial relationship, court order, contractual agreement or statutory or case law. [1973 c.627 §2; 1993 c.364 §1]

Source: Section 163.200 — Criminal mistreatment in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.147 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.147
163.147 Crime category classification for manslaughter in the second degree and criminally negligent homicide
Status: in_force

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify manslaughter in the second degree as described in ORS 163.125 (Manslaughter in the second degree) and criminally negligent homicide as described in ORS 163.145 (Criminally negligent homicide) as crime category 9 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission if:

(1) The manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide resulted from the operation of a motor vehicle; and

(2) The driver of the motor vehicle was driving while under the influence of intoxicants. [2003 c.815 §1]

Note: 163.147 (Crime category classification for manslaughter in the second degree and criminally negligent homicide) 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 163.147 — Crime category classification for manslaughter in the second degree and criminally negligent homicide , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.105 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.105
161.105 Culpability requirement inapplicable to certain violations and offenses
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 161.095 (Requirements for criminal liability) , a culpable mental state is not required if:

(a) The offense constitutes a violation, unless a culpable mental state is expressly included in the definition of the offense; or

(b) An offense defined by a statute outside the Oregon Criminal Code clearly indicates a legislative intent to dispense with any culpable mental state requirement for the offense or for any material element thereof.

(2) Notwithstanding any other existing law, and unless a statute enacted after January 1, 1972, otherwise provides, an offense defined by a statute outside the Oregon Criminal Code that requires no culpable mental state constitutes a violation.

(3) Although an offense defined by a statute outside the Oregon Criminal Code requires no culpable mental state with respect to one or more of its material elements, the culpable commission of the offense may be alleged and proved, in which case criminal negligence constitutes sufficient culpability, and the classification of the offense and the authorized sentence shall be determined by ORS 161.505 (“Offense” described) to 161.605 (Maximum terms of imprisonment for felonies) and 161.615 (Maximum terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors) to 161.655 (Fines for corporations) . [1971 c.743 §9]

Source: Section 161.105 — Culpability requirement inapplicable to certain violations and offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.245 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.245
163.245 Custodial interference in the second degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of custodial interference in the second degree if, knowing or having reason to know that the person has no legal right to do so, the person takes, entices or keeps another person from the other person’s lawful custodian or in violation of a valid joint custody order with intent to hold the other person permanently or for a protracted period.

(2) Expenses incurred by a lawful custodial parent or a parent enforcing a valid joint custody order in locating and regaining physical custody of the person taken, enticed or kept in violation of this section are “economic damages” for purposes of restitution under ORS 137.103 (Definitions for ORS 137.101 to 137.109) to 137.109 (Effect of restitution order on other remedies of victim) .

(3) Custodial interference in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §100; 1981 c.774 §1; 1987 c.795 §7; 2005 c.564 §6]

Source: Section 163.245 — Custodial interference in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.292 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.292
166.292 Procedure for issuing
Status: in_force

(1) If the application for the license is approved, the sheriff shall issue and mail or otherwise deliver to the applicant at the address shown on the application, within 45 days of the application, a wallet sized license bearing the photograph of the licensee. The license must be signed by the licensee and carried whenever the licensee carries a concealed handgun.

(2) Failure of a person who carries a concealed handgun also to carry a concealed handgun license is prima facie evidence that the person does not have such a license.

(3) Licenses for concealed handguns shall be uniform throughout the state in substantially the following form:

County________ License Number_____

Expires________ Date of birth______

Height________ Weight________

Name_________ Address_________

Licensee’s City_____ Zip___ Photograph

Signature_______________

Issued by_______________

Date of issue_______________

(4) An Oregon concealed handgun license issued under ORS 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) and this section, unless revoked under ORS 166.293 (Denial or revocation of license) , is valid for a period of four years from the date on which it is issued.

(5) The sheriff shall keep a record of each license issued under ORS 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) and this section, or renewed pursuant to ORS 166.295 (Renewal of license) .

(6) When a sheriff issues a concealed handgun license under this section, the sheriff shall provide the licensee with a list of those places where carrying concealed handguns is prohibited or restricted by state or federal law. [1989 c.839 §9 ( 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) to 166.293 (Denial or revocation of license) enacted in lieu of 166.290); 1993 c.625 §5; 1993 c.693 §2; 1993 c.735 §5]

Source: Section 166.292 — Procedure for issuing; form of license; duration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.540 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.540
165.540 Obtaining contents of communications
Status: in_force

"Because we conclude that section 165.540(1)(c) and its exceptions constitute a content-based speech restriction, we can uphold the statute only if it survives strict scrutiny." Bibliographic info

"The ruling overturns a state law passed to ensure that journalists have the consent of any individual they record." Bibliographic info

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 133.724 (Order for interception of communications) or 133.726 (Interception of oral communication without order) or subsections (2) to (8) of this section, a person may not:

(a) Obtain or attempt to obtain the whole or any part of a telecommunication or a radio communication to which the person is not a participant, by means of any device, contrivance, machine or apparatus, whether electrical, mechanical, manual or otherwise, unless consent is given by at least one participant.

(b) Tamper with the wires, connections, boxes, fuses, circuits, lines or any other equipment or facilities of a telecommunication or radio communication company over which messages are transmitted, with the intent to obtain unlawfully the contents of a telecommunication or radio communication to which the person is not a participant.

(c) Obtain or attempt to obtain the whole or any part of a conversation by means of any device, contrivance, machine or apparatus, whether electrical, mechanical, manual or otherwise, if not all participants in the conversation are specifically informed that their conversation is being obtained.

(d) Obtain the whole or any part of a conversation, telecommunication or radio communication from any person, while knowing or having good reason to believe that the conversation, telecommunication or radio communication was initially obtained in a manner prohibited by this section.

(e) Use or attempt to use, or divulge to others, any conversation, telecommunication or radio communication obtained by any means prohibited by this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The prohibitions in subsection (1)(a), (b) and (c) of this section do not apply to:

(A) Officers, employees or agents of a telecommunication or radio communication company who perform the acts prohibited by subsection (1)(a), (b) and (c) of this section for the purpose of construction, maintenance or conducting of their telecommunication or radio communication service, facilities or equipment.

(B) Public officials in charge of and at jails, police premises, sheriffs’ offices, Department of Corrections institutions and other penal or correctional institutions, except as to communications or conversations between an attorney and the client of the attorney.

(b) Officers, employees or agents of a telecommunication or radio communication company who obtain information under paragraph (a) of this subsection may not use or attempt to use, or divulge to others, the information except for the purpose of construction, maintenance, or conducting of their telecommunication or radio communication service, facilities or equipment.

(3) The prohibitions in subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) of this section do not apply to subscribers or members of their family who perform the acts prohibited in subsection (1) of this section in their homes.

(4) The prohibitions in subsection (1)(a) of this section do not apply to the receiving or obtaining of the contents of any radio or television broadcast transmitted for the use of the general public.

(5) The prohibitions in subsection (1)(c) of this section do not apply to:

(a) A person who records a conversation during a felony that endangers human life;

(b) A person who records a conversation in which a law enforcement officer is a participant, if:

(A) The recording is made while the officer is performing official duties;

(B) The recording is made openly and in plain view of the participants in the conversation;

(C) The conversation being recorded is audible to the person by normal unaided hearing; and

(D) The person is in a place where the person lawfully may be;

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A person who, pursuant to ORS 133.400 (Recording of custodial interviews of adults) , records an interview conducted by a peace officer in a law enforcement facility; or

(B) A person who, pursuant to ORS 133.402 (Recording of custodial interviews of juveniles) , records a custodial interview, as defined ORS 133.402 (Recording of custodial interviews of juveniles) ;

(d) A law enforcement officer who is in uniform and displaying a badge and who is operating:

(A) A vehicle-mounted video camera that records the scene in front of, within or surrounding a police vehicle, unless the officer has reasonable opportunity to inform participants in the conversation that the conversation is being obtained; or

(B) A video camera worn upon the officer’s person that records the officer’s interactions with members of the public while the officer is on duty, unless:

(i) The officer has an opportunity to announce at the beginning of the interaction that the conversation is being obtained; and

(ii) The announcement can be accomplished without causing jeopardy to the officer or any other person and without unreasonably impairing a criminal investigation; or

(e) A law enforcement officer who, acting in the officer’s official capacity, deploys an Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology device that contains a built-in monitoring system capable of recording audio or video, for the duration of that deployment.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The prohibitions in subsection (1)(c) of this section do not apply to persons who intercept or attempt to intercept oral communications that are part of any of the following proceedings, if the person uses an unconcealed recording device or if the communications occur through a video conferencing program:

(A) Public or semipublic meetings such as hearings before governmental or quasi-governmental bodies, trials, press conferences, public speeches, rallies and sporting or other events;

(B) Regularly scheduled classes or similar educational activities in public or private institutions; or

(C) Private meetings or conferences if all others involved knew or reasonably should have known that the recording was being made.

(b) The prohibitions in subsection (1)(c) of this section do not apply to a person who, with the intent to capture alleged unlawful activity, obtains or attempts to obtain a conversation occurring through a video conferencing program if the person is a participant in the conversation, or at least one participant in the conversation consents to the recording, and:

(A) The person is a law enforcement officer or is acting in coordination with a law enforcement officer;

(B) The person is acting in coordination with an attorney or an enforcement or regulatory entity; or

(C) The person reasonably believes that the recording may be used as evidence in a judicial or administrative proceeding.

(7) The prohibitions in subsection (1)(a), (c), (d) and (e) of this section do not apply to any:

(a) Radio communication that is transmitted by a station operating on an authorized frequency within the amateur or citizens bands; or

(b) Person who intercepts a radio communication that is transmitted by any governmental, law enforcement, civil defense or public safety communications system, including police and fire, readily accessible to the general public provided that the interception is not for purposes of illegal activity.

(8) The prohibitions in subsection (1)(d) and (e) of this section do not apply to a person who did not participate in initially obtaining the conversation, telecommunication or radio communication if the conversation, telecommunication or radio communication is regarding a matter of public concern.

(9) Violation of subsection (1) or (2)(b) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(10) The exception described in subsection (5)(b) of this section does not authorize the person recording the law enforcement officer to engage in criminal trespass as described in ORS 164.243 (Criminal trespass in the second degree by a guest) , 164.245 (Criminal trespass in the second degree) , 164.255 (Criminal trespass in the first degree) , 164.265 (Criminal trespass while in possession of a firearm) or 164.278 (Criminal trespass at a sports event) or to interfere with a peace officer as described in ORS 162.247 (Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer) .

(11) As used in this section:

(a) “Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology device” means a device that uses a high-voltage, low power charge of electricity to induce involuntary muscle contractions intended to cause temporary incapacitation. “Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology device” includes devices commonly known as tasers.

(b) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 133.726 (Interception of oral communication without order) . [1955 c.675 §§2,7; 1959 c.681 §2; 1961 c.460 §1; 1979 c.744 §9; 1983 c.693 §1; 1983 c.740 §35; 1983 c.824 §1; 1987 c.320 §87; 1989 c.983 §14a; 1989 c.1078 §1; 2001 c.104 §54; 2001 c.385 §4; 2003 c.14 §62; 2007 c.879 §1; 2009 c.488 §2; 2015 c.550 §2; 2015 c.553 §1; 2019 c.216 §3; 2021 c.357 §2; 2023 c.234 §1]

Source: Section 165.540 — Obtaining contents of communications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.295 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.295
162.295 Tampering with physical evidence
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of tampering with physical evidence if, with intent that it be used, introduced, rejected or unavailable in an official proceeding which is then pending or to the knowledge of such person is about to be instituted, the person:

(a) Destroys, mutilates, alters, conceals or removes physical evidence impairing its verity or availability; or

(b) Knowingly makes, produces or offers any false physical evidence; or

(c) Prevents the production of physical evidence by an act of force, intimidation or deception against any person.

(2) Tampering with physical evidence is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §204]

Source: Section 162.295 — Tampering with physical evidence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.660 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.660
166.660 Unlawful paramilitary activity
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful paramilitary activity if the person:

(a) Exhibits, displays or demonstrates to another person the use, application or making of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device or any technique capable of causing injury or death to persons and intends or knows that such firearm, explosive or incendiary device or technique will be unlawfully employed for use in a civil disorder; or

(b) Assembles with one or more other persons for the purpose of training with, practicing with or being instructed in the use of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons with the intent to unlawfully employ such firearm, explosive or incendiary device or technique in a civil disorder.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Nothing in this section makes unlawful any act of any law enforcement officer performed in the otherwise lawful performance of the officer’s official duties.

(b) Nothing in this section makes unlawful any activity of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, or any activity intended to teach or practice self-defense or self-defense techniques, such as karate clubs or self-defense clinics, and similar lawful activity, or any facility, program or lawful activity related to firearms instruction and training intended to teach the safe handling and use of firearms, or any other lawful sports or activities related to the individual recreational use or possession of firearms, including but not limited to hunting activities, target shooting, self-defense, firearms collection or any organized activity including, but not limited to any hunting club, rifle club, rifle range or shooting range which does not include a conspiracy as defined in ORS 161.450 (“Criminal conspiracy” described) or the knowledge of or the intent to cause or further a civil disorder.

(3) Unlawful paramilitary activity is a Class C felony.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Civil disorder” means acts of physical violence by assemblages of three or more persons which cause damage or injury, or immediate danger thereof, to the person or property of any other individual.

(b) “Firearm” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.210 (Definitions) .

(c) “Explosive” means a chemical compound, mixture or device that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing a chemical reaction resulting in a substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat, including but not limited to dynamite, blasting powder, nitroglycerin, blasting caps and nitrojelly, but excluding fireworks as defined in ORS 480.111 (Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165) , black powder, smokeless powder, small arms ammunition and small arms ammunition primers.

(d) “Law enforcement officer” means any duly constituted police officer of the United States, any state, any political subdivision of a state or the District of Columbia, and also includes members of the military reserve forces or National Guard as defined in 10 U.S.C. 101 (9), members of the organized militia of any state or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia not included within the definition of National Guard as defined by 10 U.S.C. 101 (9), members of the Armed Forces of the United States and such persons as are defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) (4) when in the performance of official duties. [1983 c.792 §2; 1987 c.858 §3; 2001 c.666 §§26,38; 2005 c.830 §27; 2009 c.610 §7; 2013 c.24 §12]

Source: Section 166.660 — Unlawful paramilitary activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.207 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.207
163.207 Female genital mutilation
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of female genital mutilation if the person:

(a) Knowingly circumcises, excises or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora or clitoris of a child; or

(b) Is the parent, guardian or other person legally responsible for the care or custody of a child and knowingly allows the circumcision, excision or infibulation of the whole or any part of the child’s labia majora, labia minora or clitoris.

(2) Female genital mutilation is a Class B felony.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person who circumcises, excises or infibulates the whole or any part of a child’s labia majora, labia minora or clitoris does not violate subsection (1) of this section if:

(A) The person is a physician, licensed to practice in this state; and

(B) The surgery is medically necessary for the physical well-being of the child.

(b) In determining medical necessity for purposes of paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, a person may not consider the effect on the child of the child’s belief that the surgery is required as a matter of custom or ritual. [1999 c.737 §1]

Note: 163.207 (Female genital mutilation) 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 163.207 — Female genital mutilation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163a.135 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163a / Section 163a.135
163A.135 Relief from reporting obligation for juvenile offenders adjudicated in another United States jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, a person required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (1)(d) may file a petition in the juvenile court for an order relieving the person of the duty to report. If the person resides:

(a) In this state and is required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (2) or (3), the petition must be filed in the juvenile court of the county in which the person resides.

(b) In another state and is required to report under ORS 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) (4), the petition must be filed in the juvenile court of the county in which the person attends school or works.

(2) If the act giving rise to the obligation to report would constitute:

(a) A Class A or Class B felony sex crime if committed in this state by an adult, the petition may be filed no sooner than two years after the termination of the other United States court’s jurisdiction over the person.

(b) A Class C felony sex crime if committed in this state by an adult, the petition may be filed no sooner than 30 days before the termination of the other United States court’s jurisdiction over the person.

(3) The person filing the petition must submit with the petition all releases and waivers necessary to allow the district attorney for the county in which the petition is filed to obtain the following documents from the jurisdiction in which the person was adjudicated for the act for which reporting is required:

(a) The juvenile court petition;

(b) The dispositional report to the court;

(c) The order of adjudication or jurisdiction;

(d) Any other relevant court documents;

(e) The police report relating to the act for which reporting is required;

(f) The order terminating jurisdiction for the act for which reporting is required; and

(g) The evaluation and treatment records or reports of the person that are related to the act for which reporting is required.

(4) A person filing a petition under this section has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the person is rehabilitated and does not pose a threat to the safety of the public.

(5) Unless the court finds good cause for a continuance, the court shall hold a hearing on the petition no sooner than 90 days and no later than 150 days after the date the petition is filed.

(6) If a person who files a petition under this section is required to report as a sex offender for having committed an act that if committed in this state could have subjected the person to waiver under ORS 419C.349 (Grounds for waiving youth to adult court) (1)(a), the court may not grant the petition notwithstanding the fact that the person has met the burden of proof established in subsection (4) of this section unless the court determines that to do so is in the interest of public safety.

(7) This section does not apply to a person who is required to register as a sex offender for life in the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred.

(8) In a hearing under this section, the court may receive testimony, reports and other evidence without regard to whether the evidence is admissible under ORS 40.010 (Rule 100. Short title) to 40.210 (Rule 412. Sex offense cases) and 40.310 (Rule 601. General rule of competency) to 40.585 (Rule 1008. Functions of court and jury) if the evidence is relevant to the determination and findings required under this section. As used in this subsection, “relevant evidence” has the meaning given that term in ORS 40.150 (Rule 401. Definition of “relevant evidence.”) .

(9) If the court is satisfied by clear and convincing evidence that the person is rehabilitated and that the person does not pose a threat to the safety of the public, the court shall enter an order relieving the person of the duty to report. When the court enters an order under this subsection, the person shall send a certified copy of the court order to the Department of State Police. [Formerly 181.826; 2016 c.95 §6; 2019 c.634 §10; 2021 c.597 §36]

Source: Section 163A.135 — Relief from reporting obligation for juvenile offenders adjudicated in another United States jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.150 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.150
161.150 Criminal liability described
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a crime if it is committed by the person’s own conduct or by the conduct of another for which the person is criminally liable, or both. [1971 c.743 §12]

Source: Section 161.150 — Criminal liability described , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.434 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.434
163.434 Provisions applicable to online sexual corruption of a child
Status: in_force

(1) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for online sexual corruption of a child in the first or second degree that the person was not more than three years older than the person reasonably believed the child to be.

(2) It is not a defense to a prosecution for online sexual corruption of a child in the first or second degree that the person was in fact communicating with a law enforcement officer, as defined in ORS 163.730 (Definitions for ORS 30.866 and 163.730 to 163.750) , or a person working under the direction of a law enforcement officer, who is 16 years of age or older.

(3) Online sexual corruption of a child in the first or second degree is committed in either the county in which the communication originated or the county in which the communication was received. [2007 c.876 §4]

Note: See note under 163.431 (Definitions for ORS 163.431 to 163.434) .

Source: Section 163.434 — Provisions applicable to online sexual corruption of a child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.467 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.467
163.467 Private indecency
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of private indecency if the person exposes the genitals of the person with the intent of arousing the sexual desire of the person or another person and:

(a) The person is in a place where another person has a reasonable expectation of privacy;

(b) The person is in view of the other person;

(c) The exposure reasonably would be expected to alarm or annoy the other person; and

(d) The person knows that the other person did not consent to the exposure.

(2) Private indecency is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person who commits the act described in subsection (1) of this section if the person cohabits with and is involved in a sexually intimate relationship with the other person.

(4) For purposes of this section, “place where another person has a reasonable expectation of privacy” includes, but is not limited to, residences, yards of residences, working areas and offices. [1999 c.869 §2]

Source: Section 163.467 — Private indecency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.206 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.206
163.206 Exceptions to criminal mistreatment
Status: in_force

ORS 163.200 (Criminal mistreatment in the second degree) and 163.205 (Criminal mistreatment in the first degree) do not apply:

(1) To a person acting pursuant to a court order, an advance directive or a form for appointing a health care representative pursuant to ORS 127.505 (Definitions for ORS 127.505 to 127.660) to 127.660 (Short title) or a POLST, as defined in ORS 127.663 (Definitions for ORS 127.663 to 127.684) ;

(2) To a person withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining procedures or artificially administered nutrition and hydration pursuant to ORS 127.505 (Definitions for ORS 127.505 to 127.660) to 127.660 (Short title) ;

(3) When a competent person refuses food, physical care or medical care;

(4) To a person who provides an elderly person or a dependent person who is at least 18 years of age with spiritual treatment through prayer from a duly accredited practitioner of spiritual treatment as provided in ORS 124.095 (Spiritual treatment not abuse) , in lieu of medical treatment, in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination of which the elderly or dependent person is a member or an adherent; or

(5) To a duly accredited practitioner of spiritual treatment as provided in ORS 124.095 (Spiritual treatment not abuse) . [1993 c.364 §3; 1995 c.79 §51; 1999 c.954 §5; 2009 c.595 §1190; 2011 c.291 §4; 2018 c.36 §28]

Note: 163.206 (Exceptions to criminal mistreatment) 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 163.206 — Exceptions to criminal mistreatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.042 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.042
165.042 Fraudulently obtaining a signature
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of fraudulently obtaining a signature if, with intent to defraud or injure another, the person obtains the signature of a person to a written instrument by knowingly misrepresenting any fact.

(2) Fraudulently obtaining a signature is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §158]

Source: Section 165.042 — Fraudulently obtaining a signature , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.651 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.651
166.651 Throwing an object off an overpass in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of throwing an object off an overpass in the first degree if the person:

(a) Recklessly throws an object off an overpass; and

(b) Knows, or reasonably should have known, that the object was of a type or size to cause damage to any person or vehicle that the object might hit.

(2) Throwing an object off an overpass in the first degree is a Class C felony. [1993 c.731 §2]

Source: Section 166.651 — Throwing an object off an overpass in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.370 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.370
166.370 Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person who intentionally possesses a loaded or unloaded firearm or any other instrument used as a dangerous weapon, while in or on a public building, shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class C felony.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, in a prosecution under this section for the possession of a firearm within the Capitol, within the passenger terminal of a commercial service airport with over one million passenger boardings per year or on school grounds subject to a policy described in ORS 166.377 (Possession of firearms in certain public buildings by concealed handgun licensees) , if the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the possession, the person was licensed under ORS 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) and 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) to carry a concealed handgun, upon conviction the person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person who intentionally possesses:

(A) A firearm in a court facility is guilty, upon conviction, of a Class C felony. A person who intentionally possesses a firearm in a court facility shall surrender the firearm to a law enforcement officer.

(B) A weapon, other than a firearm, in a court facility may be required to surrender the weapon to a law enforcement officer or to immediately remove it from the court facility. A person who fails to comply with this subparagraph is guilty, upon conviction, of a Class C felony.

(C) A firearm in a local court facility is guilty, upon conviction, of a Class C felony if, prior to the offense, the presiding judge of the local court facility entered an order prohibiting firearms in the area in which the court conducts business and during the hours in which the court operates.

(b) The presiding judge of a judicial district or a municipal court may enter an order permitting the possession of specified weapons in a court facility.

(c) Within a shared court facility, the presiding judge of a municipal court or justice of the peace district may not enter an order concerning the possession of weapons in the court facility that is in conflict with an order entered by the presiding judge of the circuit court.

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

(a) A police officer or reserve officer, as those terms are defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(b) A parole and probation officer, as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , while the parole and probation officer is acting within the scope of employment.

(c) A federal officer, as defined in ORS 133.005 (Definitions for ORS 133.005 to 133.400 and 133.410 to 133.450) , or a certified reserve officer or corrections officer, as those terms are defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , while the federal officer, certified reserve officer or corrections officer is acting within the scope of employment.

(d) A person summoned by an officer described in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of this subsection to assist in making an arrest or preserving the peace, while the summoned person is engaged in assisting the officer.

(e) An honorably retired law enforcement officer.

(f) An active or reserve member of the military forces of this state or the United States, when engaged in the performance of duty.

(g) A person who is licensed under ORS 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) and 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) to carry a concealed handgun, except as provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(h) A person who is authorized by the officer or agency that controls the public building to possess a firearm or dangerous weapon in that public building.

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

(j) Possession of a firearm on school property if the firearm:

(A) Is possessed by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm; and

(B) Is unloaded and locked in a motor vehicle.

(k) A person who possesses a firearm in the passenger terminal of a commercial service airport, if the firearm is unloaded and in a locked hard-sided container for the purposes of transporting the firearm as checked baggage in accordance with federal law.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, the exceptions listed in subsection (3)(d) to (k) of this section constitute affirmative defenses to a charge of violating subsection (1)(a) of this section.

(b) A person may not use the affirmative defense described in subsection (3)(e) of this section if the person has been convicted of an offense that would make the person ineligible to obtain a concealed handgun license under ORS 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) and 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) .

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person who knowingly, or with reckless disregard for the safety of another, discharges or attempts to discharge a firearm at a place that the person knows is a school shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class C felony.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to the discharge of a firearm:

(A) As part of a program approved by a school in the school by an individual who is participating in the program;

(B) By a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity; or

(C) By an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, acting within the scope of employment, in the course of the lawful taking of wildlife.

(6) Any weapon carried in violation of this section is subject to the forfeiture provisions of ORS 166.279 (Forfeiture of deadly weapons) .

(7) Notwithstanding the fact that a person’s conduct in a single criminal episode constitutes a violation of both subsections (1) and (5) of this section, the district attorney may charge the person with only one of the offenses.

(8) As used in this section, “dangerous weapon” means a dangerous weapon as that term is defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) . [1969 c.705 §§2,4; 1977 c.207 §2; 1979 c.398 §2; 1989 c.839 §22; 1989 c.982 §5; 1991 c.67 §39; 1993 c.625 §1; 1999 c.782 §7; 1999 c.1040 §4; 2001 c.666 §§24,36; 2003 c.614 §6; 2009 c.556 §6; 2015 c.351 §2; 2015 c.709 §4; 2021 c.146 §10]

Source: Section 166.370 — Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility; exceptions; discharging firearm at school , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.341 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.341
167.341 Encouraging sexual assault of an animal
Status: in_force

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

(a) Knowingly possesses or controls, for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of the person or another person, a visual recording of a person engaged in sexual conduct with an animal; and

(b) Knows or is aware of and consciously disregards the fact that the creation of the visual recording involved the sexual assault of an animal as described in ORS 167.333 (Sexual assault of an animal) .

(2) Encouraging sexual assault of an animal is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Sexual conduct” means touching or contacting the mouth, anus or sex organs of an animal or animal carcass, or causing 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.

(b) “Visual recording” includes, but is not limited to, photographs, films, videotapes and computer and other digital pictures, regardless of the manner in which the recording is stored. [2015 c.324 §2]

Source: Section 167.341 — Encouraging sexual assault of an animal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.515 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.515
163.515 Bigamy
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of bigamy if the person knowingly marries or purports to marry another person at a time when either is lawfully married.

(2) Bigamy is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §171]

Source: Section 163.515 — Bigamy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.750 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.750
163.750 Violating a court’s stalking protective order
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of violating a court’s stalking protective order when:

(a) The person has been served with a court’s stalking protective order as provided in ORS 30.866 (Action for issuance or violation of stalking protective order) or 163.738 (Effect of citation) or if further service was waived under ORS 163.741 (Service of stalking protective order) because the person appeared before the court;

(b) The person, subsequent to the service of the order, has engaged intentionally, knowingly or recklessly in conduct prohibited by the order; and

(c) If the conduct is prohibited contact as defined in ORS 163.730 (Definitions for ORS 30.866 and 163.730 to 163.750) (3)(d), (e), (f), (h) or (i), the subsequent conduct has created reasonable apprehension regarding the personal safety of a person protected by the order.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Violating a court’s stalking protective order is a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, violating a court’s stalking protective order is a Class C felony if the person has a prior conviction for:

(A) Stalking; or

(B) Violating a court’s stalking protective order.

(c) When violating a court’s stalking protective order is a Class C felony pursuant to paragraph (b) of this subsection, violating a court’s stalking protective order shall be classified as a person felony and as crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. [1993 c.626 §8; 1995 c.353 §7]

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

Source: Section 163.750 — Violating a court’s stalking protective order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.255 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.255
166.255 Possession of firearm or ammunition by certain persons prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly possess a firearm or ammunition if:

(a) The person is the subject of a court order that:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Was issued or continued after a hearing for which the person had actual notice and during the course of which the person had an opportunity to be heard; or

(ii) Was issued, continued or remains in effect, by order or operation of law, after the person received notice of the opportunity to request a hearing in which to be heard on the order, and either requested a hearing but did not attend the hearing or withdrew the request before the hearing occurred, or did not request a hearing during the time period in which the opportunity was available;

(B) Restrains the person from stalking, intimidating, molesting or menacing a family or household member of the person, a child of a family or household member of the person or a child of the person; and

(C) Includes a finding that the person represents a credible threat to the physical safety of a family or household member of the person, a child of a family or household member of the person or a child of the person;

(b) The person has been convicted of a qualifying misdemeanor and, at the time of the offense, the person was:

(A) A family or household member of the victim of the offense; or

(B) A parent or guardian of the victim of the offense; or

(c) The person has been convicted of stalking under ORS 163.732 (Stalking) .

(2) The prohibition described in subsection (1)(a) of this section does not apply with respect to the transportation, shipment, receipt, possession or importation of any firearm or ammunition imported for, sold or shipped to or issued for the use of the United States Government or any federal department or agency, or any state or department, agency or political subdivision of a state.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Convicted” means:

(A) The person was represented by counsel or knowingly and intelligently waived the right to counsel;

(B) The case was tried to a jury, if the crime was one for which the person was entitled to a jury trial, or the person knowingly and intelligently waived the person’s right to a jury trial; and

(C) The conviction has not been set aside or expunged, and the person has not been pardoned.

(b) “Deadly weapon” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) .

(c) “Family or household member” has the meaning given that term in ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) .

(d) “Possess” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) .

(e) “Qualifying misdemeanor” means a misdemeanor that has, as an element of the offense, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon. [2015 c.497 §2; 2018 c.5 §1; 2019 c.201 §1]

Source: Section 166.255 — Possession of firearm or ammunition by certain persons prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.663 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.663
165.663 Use by police
Status: in_force

Any police officer may apply to the circuit court in which judicial district the targeted telephone is located for an ex parte order or extension of an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device. The application shall:

(1) Be in writing under oath;

(2) Include the identity of the applicant and the identity of the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation;

(3) Contain a statement demonstrating that there is probable cause to believe that an individual is committing, has committed or is about to commit:

(a) A particular felony of murder, kidnapping, arson, robbery, bribery, extortion or other crime dangerous to life and punishable as a felony;

(b) A crime punishable as a felony under ORS 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) , 475.806 (Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone) to 475.894 (Unlawful possession of methamphetamine) , 475.906 (Penalties for unlawful delivery to minors) , 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) or 475C.770 (Findings) to 475C.919 (Authority to adopt rules for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) ;

(c) A crime under ORS 166.720 (Racketeering activity unlawful) that includes as part of the pattern of racketeering activity at least one incident of conduct that constitutes a felony; or

(d) Any conspiracy to commit a crime described in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection; and

(4) Contain a statement demonstrating that use of a pen register or trap and trace device will yield evidence relevant to the crime. [1989 c.983 §18; 2003 c.451 §1; 2005 c.708 §49; 2023 c.209 §6]

Source: Section 165.663 — Use by police; application to court; statement required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.681 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.681
169.681 Limit on telephone service provider fee or commission
Status: in_force

(1) An inmate telephone service provider may not provide a fee or commission to a local or regional correctional facility, city or county for the provision of inmate telephone services other than a fee of five cents per minute or less, or other amount authorized by the Public Utility Commission by rule, for completed interstate, intrastate or international calls.

(2) The per-minute rate limits described in ORS 169.683 (Requirements for request for proposals) apply to the fee described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Any fee or commission received by a local or regional correctional facility, city or county under subsection (1) of this section must be deposited in the Inmate Welfare Fund Account, established under ORS 169.685 (Inmate Welfare Fund Account) , of the city or county receiving the fee or commission, or of the city or county in which the correctional facility receiving the fee or commission is located.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A local or regional correctional facility, city or county that receives a fee or commission described in subsection (1) of this section shall prepare a quarterly report with the following information:

(A) A monthly accounting of the total revenue received from the inmate telephone service provider;

(B) The total per-minute fees received;

(C) The share of revenue received by the correctional facility, city or county; and

(D) A detailed list of expenditures during the previous quarter from the Inmate Welfare Fund Account established under ORS 169.685 (Inmate Welfare Fund Account) .

(b) The correctional facility, city or county shall make the report described in paragraph (a) of this subsection available to the public and shall place a link to the report on the website of the correctional facility, city or county.

(5) The Public Utility Commission may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section, including rules that authorize fees in an amount other than that described in subsection (1) of this section.

(6) As used in this section, “regional correctional facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 169.620 (“Regional correctional facility” defined) . [2019 c.335 §4]

Source: Section 169.681 — Limit on telephone service provider fee or commission; quarterly report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.122 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.122
166.122 Definitions for ORS 166.122 to 166.128
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 166.122 (Definitions for ORS 166.122 to 166.128) to 166.128 (Domestic terrorism in the second degree) :

(1) “Critical infrastructure” means a gas, electric or water utility system, an electric substation, a pipeline or other conveyance for carrying gas, natural gas or fuel, a fiber optic cable network, a base transceiver station or other wireless communication infrastructure, a data center, or a dam, bridge, road, airport, marina or rail line.

(2) “Destructive device” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.382 (Possession of destructive device prohibited) .

(3) “Toxic substance” means any radiological, biological, pathogenic or chemical substance that may cause death or serious physical injury if ingested, inhaled, consumed or absorbed by a human being.

(4) “Widespread” means impacting at least 50 human beings. [2023 c.608 §1]

Source: Section 166.122 — Definitions for ORS 166.122 to 166.128 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.193 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.193
162.193 Failure to appear
Status: in_force

In no prosecution under ORS 162.195 (Failure to appear in the second degree) or 162.205 (Failure to appear in the first degree) shall counsel representing the defendant on the underlying charge for which the defendant is alleged to have failed to appear be called to testify by the state as a witness against the defendant at any stage of the proceedings including, but not limited to, grand jury, preliminary hearing and trial. However, upon written motion by the state, and upon hearing the matter, if the court determines that no other reasonably adequate means exists to present evidence establishing the material elements of the charge, the counsel representing the defendant may be called to testify. [1989 c.759 §2]

Source: Section 162.193 — Failure to appear; counsel for defendant cannot be witness; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.205 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.205
163.205 Criminal mistreatment in the first degree
Status: in_force

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

(a) The person, in violation of a legal duty to provide care for another person, or having assumed the permanent or temporary care, custody or responsibility for the supervision of another person, intentionally or knowingly withholds necessary and adequate food, physical care or medical attention from that other person; or

(b) The person, in violation of a legal duty to provide care for a dependent person or elderly person, or having assumed the permanent or temporary care, custody or responsibility for the supervision of a dependent person or elderly person, intentionally or knowingly:

(A) Causes physical injury or injuries to the dependent person or elderly person;

(B) Deserts the dependent person or elderly person in a place with the intent to abandon that person;

(C) Leaves the dependent person or elderly person unattended at a place for such a period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of that person;

(D) Hides the dependent person’s or elderly person’s money or property or takes the money or property for, or appropriates the money or property to, any use or purpose not in the due and lawful execution of the person’s responsibility;

(E) Takes charge of a dependent or elderly person for the purpose of fraud;

(F) Leaves the dependent person or elderly person, or causes the dependent person or elderly person to enter or remain, in or upon premises:

(i) Where a cannabinoid extract as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) is being processed; and

(ii) That have not been licensed under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) ; or

(G) Leaves the dependent person or elderly person, or causes the dependent person or elderly person to enter or remain, in or upon premises where a chemical reaction involving one or more precursor substances:

(i) Is occurring as part of unlawfully manufacturing a controlled substance or grinding, soaking or otherwise breaking down a precursor substance for the unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance; or

(ii) Has occurred as part of unlawfully manufacturing a controlled substance or grinding, soaking or otherwise breaking down a precursor substance for the unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance and the premises have not been certified as fit for use under ORS 453.885 (Decontamination of property) .

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(b) “Dependent person” means a person who because of either age or a physical or mental disability is dependent upon another to provide for the person’s physical needs.

(c) “Elderly person” means a person 65 years of age or older.

(d) “Legal duty” includes but is not limited to a duty created by familial relationship, court order, contractual agreement or statutory or case law.

(e) “Precursor substance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.940 (Precursor substances described) .

(3) Criminal mistreatment in the first degree is a Class C felony. [1973 c.627 §3; 1981 c.486 §1; 1993 c.364 §2; 2005 c.708 §1; 2017 c.21 §43]

Source: Section 163.205 — Criminal mistreatment in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.322 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.322
167.322 Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of aggravated animal abuse in the first degree if the person:

(a) Maliciously kills an animal; or

(b) Intentionally or knowingly tortures an animal.

(2) Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree is a Class C felony and the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify the offense as crime category 6 of the sentencing guidelines grid.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Maliciously” means intentionally acting with a depravity of mind and reckless and wanton disregard of life.

(b) “Torture” means an action taken for the primary purpose of inflicting pain. [1995 c.663 §2; 2001 c.926 §9; 2013 c.719 §3]

Source: Section 167.322 — Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.565 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.565
165.565 Optional local ordinances
Status: in_force

A city or county may enact ordinances which are more strict than ORS 165.555 (Unlawful telephone solicitation of contributions for charitable purposes) to 165.565 (Optional local ordinances) . ORS 165.555 (Unlawful telephone solicitation of contributions for charitable purposes) to 165.565 (Optional local ordinances) do not affect any ordinances which are more strict than ORS 165.555 (Unlawful telephone solicitation of contributions for charitable purposes) to 165.565 (Optional local ordinances) and are in effect on October 5, 1973. [1973 c.473 §3]

Source: Section 165.565 — Optional local ordinances; certain existing local ordinances preserved , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 162.315 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 162 / Section 162.315
162.315 Resisting arrest
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of resisting arrest if the person intentionally resists a person known by the person to be a peace officer or parole and probation officer in making an arrest.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Arrest” has the meaning given that term in ORS 133.005 (Definitions for ORS 133.005 to 133.400 and 133.410 to 133.450) and includes, but is not limited to, the booking process.

(b) “Parole and probation officer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) .

(c) “Resists” means the use or threatened use of violence, physical force or any other means that creates a substantial risk of physical injury to any person and includes, but is not limited to, behavior clearly intended to prevent being taken into custody by overcoming the actions of the arresting officer. The behavior does not have to result in actual physical injury to an officer. Passive resistance does not constitute behavior intended to prevent being taken into custody.

(3) It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the peace officer or parole and probation officer lacked legal authority to make the arrest or book the person, provided the officer was acting under color of official authority.

(4) Resisting arrest is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §206; 1989 c.877 §1; 1997 c.749 §3; 2005 c.668 §2]

Source: Section 162.315 — Resisting arrest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.114 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.114
167.114 Application of ORS 167.109 and 167.112 to Oregon Racing Commission
Status: in_force

ORS 167.109 (Internet gambling) and 167.112 (Liability of certain entities engaged in certain financial transactions) do not apply to activities licensed and regulated by the Oregon Racing Commission under ORS chapter 462. [2001 c.502 §5]

Source: Section 167.114 — Application of ORS 167.109 and 167.112 to Oregon Racing Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.180 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.180
169.180 Assignment of city prisoners to public works
Status: in_force

All convicts sentenced by any court or legal authority in any city, whether in default of the payment of a fine or committed for a definite number of days to serve sentence in any local correctional facility, during the period of the sentence shall, with the consent of the proper city authorities and for the purposes of ORS 169.120 (Credit for work) and 169.170 (Assignment of county prisoners to public works) to 169.210 (Contracts for private employment of prisoners) , be under the absolute and exclusive control of the county court or board of county commissioners of the county in which said city is located. Such city convicts shall be delivered to the county court by any officer having custody thereof in the same manner as county prisoners, and may be returned to the officer from whom they are received in the same manner, and shall be subject to the same rules and regulations as provided in ORS 169.170 (Assignment of county prisoners to public works) for county prisoners. [Amended by 1973 c.740 §18]

Source: Section 169.180 — Assignment of city prisoners to public works , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 169.635 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 169 / Section 169.635
169.635 Provision of personal hygiene products
Status: in_force

Regional correctional facilities shall make available tampons, sanitary pads, postpartum pads and panty liners at no cost to all prisoners for use in connection with vaginal discharge. Facilities shall maintain a sufficient supply, which shall be stored, dispensed and disposed of in a sanitary manner. The supply of products available shall include at least the following:

(1) Regular absorbent and super absorbent tampons;

(2) Regular absorbent and super absorbent sanitary pads;

(3) Postpartum pads; and

(4) Regular absorbent panty liners. [2019 c.489 §4]

Source: Section 169.635 — Provision of personal hygiene products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors169.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 166.429 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 166 / Section 166.429
166.429 Firearms used in felony
Status: in_force

Any person who, with intent to commit a felony or who knows or reasonably should know that a felony will be committed with the firearm, ships, transports, receives, sells or otherwise furnishes any firearm in the furtherance of the felony is guilty of a Class B felony. [1989 c.839 §17]

Source: Section 166.429 — Firearms used in felony , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 163.425 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 163 / Section 163.425
163.425 Sexual abuse in the second degree
Status: in_force

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

(a) The person subjects another person to sexual intercourse, oral or anal sexual intercourse or, except as provided in ORS 163.412 (Exceptions to unlawful sexual penetration prohibition) , penetration of the vagina, anus or penis with any object other than the penis or mouth of the actor and the victim does not consent thereto; or

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The person violates ORS 163.415 (Sexual abuse in the third degree) (1)(a)(B);

(B) The person is 21 years of age or older; and

(C) At any time before the commission of the offense, the person was the victim’s coach or teacher, as those terms are defined in ORS 163.426 (Crime category classification for sexual abuse in the second degree) .

(2) Sexual abuse in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §116; 1983 c.564 §1; 1991 c.386 §14; 1991 c.830 §2; 2009 c.876 §2; 2017 c.318 §6; 2021 c.403 §1]

Source: Section 163.425 — Sexual abuse in the second degree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 164.875 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 164 / Section 164.875
164.875 Unlawful videotape recording
Status: in_force

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

(a) Produces for sale any videotape without the written consent of the owner of the motion picture imprinted thereon; or

(b) Knowingly sells or offers for sale any videotape that has been produced without the written consent of the owner of the motion picture imprinted thereon.

(2) Unlawful videotape recording is a Class B misdemeanor. [1979 c.550 §2; 1993 c.95 §4]

Source: Section 164.875 — Unlawful videotape recording , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors164.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.348 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.348
167.348 Placement of forfeited animal
Status: in_force

(1) If an animal is forfeited according to the provisions of ORS 167.347 (Forfeiture of animal to animal care agency prior to disposition of criminal action) or 167.350 (Forfeiture of rights in mistreated animal) , the agency to which the animal was forfeited may place the animal with a new owner. The agency may give placement preference to any person or persons who had prior contact with the animal, including but not limited to family members and friends of the former owner whom the agency determines are capable of providing necessary, adequate and appropriate levels of care for the animal. The agency may not, however, place the animal with family members or friends of the former owner who aided or abetted the criminal conduct underlying the forfeiture or had knowledge of the criminal conduct and failed to intervene. As a condition of placement, the agency shall require the new owner to execute an agreement to provide minimum care to the animal. The agreement must indicate that allowing the former owner to possess the animal constitutes a crime.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the agency may not place the animal with any person who resides with the former owner. [1995 c.369 §3; 2009 c.273 §1; 2013 c.719 §8]

Source: Section 167.348 — Placement of forfeited animal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 161.315 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 161 / Section 161.315
161.315 Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant
Status: in_force

(1) Upon filing of notice or the introduction of evidence by the defendant as provided in ORS 161.309 (Notice of mental defense) , the state shall have the right to have at least one psychiatrist or licensed psychologist of its selection examine the defendant. The state shall file notice with the court of its intention to have the defendant examined.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon filing of the notice, the court, in its discretion, may order the defendant committed to a state mental hospital or any other suitable facility, if the defendant is 18 years of age or older, for observation and examination, which may include treatment as permitted by law.

(b) If the defendant is under 18 years of age, upon filing of the notice, the court, in its discretion, may order the defendant committed to a secure intensive community inpatient facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority for examination.

(c) The state mental hospital or other facility may retain custody of a defendant committed under this subsection only for the duration necessary to complete the observation and examination of the defendant, not to exceed 30 days.

(3) If the defendant objects to the examiner chosen by the state, the court for good cause shown may direct the state to select a different examiner.

(4) An examiner performing an examination on the issue of insanity of a defendant under this section is not obligated to examine the defendant for fitness to proceed unless, during the examination, the examiner determines that the defendant’s fitness to proceed is drawn in question. If, during the examination, the examiner determines that the defendant’s fitness to proceed is in doubt, the examiner shall report the issue to the court and to the superintendent of the state mental hospital or the superintendent’s designee, or to the director of the facility to which the defendant is committed. The superintendent or director may:

(a) Return the defendant to the facility from which the defendant was transported; or

(b) Inform the court and the parties that the defendant should remain at the state mental hospital or other facility for the purpose of an examination under ORS 161.365 (Procedure for determining issue of fitness to proceed) . If neither party objects, the court may order an examination under ORS 161.365 (Procedure for determining issue of fitness to proceed) without holding a hearing.

(5) A report resulting from an examination under this section may be filed with the court electronically.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Reports resulting from examinations conducted under this section are confidential and may be made available only:

(A) To the court, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, agent of the prosecuting or defense attorney, defendant, community mental health program director or designee and any facility in which the defendant is housed; or

(B) As ordered by a court.

(b) Any facility in which a defendant is housed may not use a report prepared under this section to support a disciplinary action against the defendant.

(c) Nothing in this subsection prohibits the prosecuting attorney, defense attorney or agent of the prosecuting or defense attorney from discussing the contents of a report prepared under this section with witnesses or victims as otherwise permitted by law. [1971 c.743 §42; 1977 c.380 §3; 2007 c.14 §5; 2009 c.595 §101; 2011 c.724 §10; 2017 c.48 §2; 2019 c.311 §3; 2019 c.538 §3a]

Source: Section 161.315 — Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant; limitations; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors161.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 165.825 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 165 / Section 165.825
165.825 Sale of drugged horse
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall sell or offer for sale any horse that is drugged, tranquilized or otherwise sedated without the consent of the buyer.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a misdemeanor. [1971 c.175 §§1,2]

Source: Section 165.825 — Sale of drugged horse , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors165.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 167.360 — OR Code / Title 16 / Chapter 167 / Section 167.360
167.360 Definitions for ORS 167.360 to 167.372
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 167.360 (Definitions for ORS 167.360 to 167.372) to 167.372 (Possessing dogfighting paraphernalia) :

(1) “Breaking stick” means a device designed for insertion behind the molars of a dog for the purpose of breaking the dog’s grip on another animal or object.

(2) “Cat mill” means a device that rotates around a central support with one arm designed to secure a dog and one arm designed to secure a cat, rabbit or other small animal beyond the grasp of the dog.

(3) “Dogfight” means a fight, arranged by any person, between two or more dogs the purpose or probable result of which fight is the infliction of injury by one dog upon another.

(4) “Dogfighting paraphernalia” means:

(a) A breaking stick;

(b) A springpole;

(c) A cat mill;

(d) A treadmill;

(e) A fighting pit;

(f) A leather or mesh collar with a strap more than two inches in width;

(g) A weighted or unweighted chain collar weighing 10 pounds or more; or

(h) An unprescribed veterinary medicine that is a prescription drug as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(5) “Fighting dog” means a dog that is intentionally bred or trained to be used in, or that is actually used in, a dogfight. A dog does not constitute a fighting dog solely on account of its breed.

(6) “Fighting pit” means a walled area designed to contain a dogfight.

(7) “Springpole” means a biting surface attached to a stretchable device, suspended at a height sufficient to prevent a dog from reaching the biting surface while touching the ground.

(8) “Treadmill” means:

(a) A carpet mill made of narrow sections of carpet;

(b) A modified electric treadmill for the purpose of conditioning dogs; or

(c) A slat mill with a running surface constructed of slats made of wood, fiberglass, plastic or other similar material. [1987 c.249 §1; 2005 c.467 §1; 2008 c.42 §3]

Source: Section 167.360 — Definitions for ORS 167.360 to 167.372 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).