Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 § 161.209 — Use of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 ·
Oregon Code § 161.209·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Use of
physical force in defense of a person.
Except as provided in ORS 161.215 and 161.219, a person is justified in using
physical force upon another person for self-defense or to defend a third person
from what the person reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of
unlawful physical force, and the person may use a degree of force which the
person reasonably believes to be necessary for the purpose. [1971 c.743 §22]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.209
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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