Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 § 161.260 — Use of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 ·
Oregon Code § 161.260·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Use of
physical force in resisting arrest prohibited.
A person may not use physical
force to resist an arrest by a peace officer who is known or reasonably appears
to be a peace officer, whether the arrest is lawful or unlawful. [1971 c.743 §32]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.260
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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