Oregon Code § 161.245·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Reasonable
belief described; status of unlawful arrest.
(1) For the purposes of ORS 161.233 and 161.242, a
reasonable belief that a person has committed an offense means a reasonable
belief in facts or circumstances which, if true, would constitute an offense.
(2) A peace
officer who is making an arrest is justified in using the physical force
prescribed in ORS 161.233 and 161.242 unless the arrest is unlawful and is
known by the officer to be unlawful. [1971 c.743 §29; 2020 s.s.2 c.3 §9]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.245
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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