Oregon Code § 161.095·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Requirements for criminal liability.
(1) The minimal requirement for criminal liability is the performance by a
person of conduct which includes a voluntary act or the omission to perform an
act which the person is capable of performing.
(2) Except as
provided in ORS 161.105, a person is not guilty of an offense unless the person
acts with a culpable mental state with respect to each material element of the
offense that necessarily requires a culpable mental state. [1971 c.743 §8]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.095
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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