Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 § 161.219 — Limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 ·
Oregon Code § 161.219·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person.
Notwithstanding the provisions of
ORS 161.209, a person is not justified in using deadly physical force upon
another person unless the person reasonably believes that the other person is:
(1) Committing or
attempting to commit a felony involving the use or threatened imminent use of
physical force against a person; or
(2) Committing or
attempting to commit a burglary in a dwelling; or
(3) Using or
about to use unlawful deadly physical force against a person. [1971 c.743 §23]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.219
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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