Oregon Code § 161.290·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Incapacity
due to immaturity.
(1) A person who is tried as an adult in a court of criminal jurisdiction is
not criminally responsible for any conduct which occurred when the person was
under 12 years of age.
(2) Incapacity
due to immaturity, as defined in subsection (1) of this section, is a defense. [Formerly
161.380; 1995 c.422 §58]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Incapacity
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.290
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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