Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 133 § 133.605 — Use of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 133 ·
Oregon Code § 133.605·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Use of
force in executing warrants.
(1) The executing officer and other officers accompanying and assisting the
officer may use the degree of force, short of deadly physical force, against
persons, or to effect an entry, or to open containers, as is reasonably
necessary for the execution of the search warrant with all practicable safety.
(2) The use of
deadly physical force in the execution of a search warrant is justifiable only:
(a) If the
officer reasonably believes that there is a substantial risk that things to be
seized will be used to cause death or serious physical injury if their seizure
is delayed and that the force used creates no substantial risk of injury to
persons other than those obstructing the officer; or
(b) If the
officer reasonably believes that the use of deadly physical force is necessary
to defend the officer or another person from the use or threatened imminent use
of deadly physical force. [1973 c.836 §89]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 133.605
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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