Oregon Code § 161.535·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Classification of felonies.
(1) Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentence into the following
categories:
(a) Class A
felonies;
(b) Class B
felonies;
(c) Class C
felonies; and
(d) Unclassified
felonies.
(2) The
particular classification of each felony defined in the Oregon Criminal Code,
except murder in any degree under ORS 163.107 or 163.115 and treason under ORS
166.005, is expressly designated in the section defining the crime. An offense
defined outside this code which, because of the express sentence provided is
within the definition of ORS 161.525, shall be considered an unclassified
felony. [1971 c.743 §68; 2019 c.635 §16]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.535
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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