Criminal Law in Oregon
This page covers criminal law as it applies in Oregon — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what criminal protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern criminal in Oregon
Oregon state law
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against PersonsOR 163 § 163.115
Cited in 658 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against PersonsOR 163 § 163.160
Cited in 630 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against Public Order; Firearms and Other Weapons; RacketeeringOR 166 § 166.270
Cited in 473 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Labor and Employment; Unlawful Discrimination › Workers’ CompensationOR 656 § 656.268
Cited in 414 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally › Appeals; Post-Conviction ReliefOR 138 § 138.510
Cited in 395 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally › Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the CourtOR 137 § 137.106
Cited in 394 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for criminal in Oregon.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.