Evidence that the actor suffered from a qualifying mental disorder is admissible whenever it is relevant to the issue of whether the actor did or did not have the intent which is an element of the crime.
ORS 161.300
Known as the Oregon Criminal Code
The act spans §§ 161–161 (150 sections).
Applied in 43 court decisions — leading case State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Reuter (1985)
Most recently applied in 347 Or. App. 721 - State v. Clark (March 2026)
1971 c.743 §37; 2017 c.634 §4
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Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.