As used in ORS 426.510 to 426.680, unless the context otherwise requires, “sexually dangerous person” means a person who because of repeated or compulsive acts of misconduct in sexual matters, or because of a qualifying mental disorder, is deemed likely to continue to perform such acts and be a danger to other persons.
ORS 426.510
Applied in 10 court decisions — leading case United States v. Comstock (2010)
Most recently applied in State v. Althouse (June 2016)
1963 c.467 §1; 1977 c.377 §1; 2017 c.634 §28
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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.