Oregon Code § 127.995·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Penalties.
(1) It
shall be a Class A felony for a person without authorization of the principal
to willfully alter, forge, conceal or destroy an instrument, the reinstatement
or revocation of an instrument or any other evidence or document reflecting the
principals desires and interests, with the intent and effect of causing a
withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures or of artificially
administered nutrition and hydration which hastens the death of the principal.
(2) Except as
provided in subsection (1) of this section, it shall be a Class A misdemeanor
for a person without authorization of the principal to willfully alter, forge,
conceal or destroy an instrument, the reinstatement or revocation of an
instrument, or any other evidence or document reflecting the principals
desires and interests with the intent or effect of affecting a health care
decision. [Formerly 127.585]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 127.995
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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