Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 131 § 131.040 — When
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 131 ·
Oregon Code § 131.040·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
When
law enforcement officer may communicate with person represented by counsel.
A law enforcement officer may
communicate with a person who is represented by counsel without obtaining the
prior consent of counsel, and an attorney who prosecutes violations of the
criminal laws of this state or the United States is not required to forbid or
otherwise prevent the communication, if:
(1) The
communication is related to a criminal investigation;
(2) No accusatory
instrument has been filed charging the person with the commission of an offense
that is the subject of the investigation or communication, and no juvenile
petition has been filed alleging acts that would constitute the commission of
an offense that is the subject of the investigation or communication; and
(3) The
communication is not in violation of the Constitution of the United States or
of the State of Oregon. [1995 c.657 §19]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 131.040
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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