Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 112 § 112.455 — Definitions for ORS 112.455 to 112.555
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 112 ·
Oregon Code § 112.455·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Definitions for ORS 112.455 to 112.555.
As used in ORS 112.455 to 112.555:
(1) Abuser
means a person who is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct that
constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as
described in ORS 124.110.
(2) Decedent
means:
(a) A person
whose life is taken by a slayer; or
(b) A person
whose date of death is not later than five years after an abuser is convicted
of a felony by reason of conduct against the person that constitutes physical
abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS
124.110.
(3) Slayer
means a person who:
(a) With
felonious intent, takes or procures the taking of a persons life;
(b) Is found
guilty except for insanity of taking a persons life; or
(c) Is found
responsible except for insanity of taking a persons life. [1969 c.591 §58;
2005 c.270 §1; 2021 c.81 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 112.455
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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