Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 § 161.615 — Maximum terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 ·
Oregon Code § 161.615·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Maximum terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors.
Sentences for misdemeanors shall
be for a definite term. The court shall fix the term of imprisonment within the
following maximum limitations:
(1) For a Class A
misdemeanor, 364 days.
(2) For a Class B
misdemeanor, 6 months.
(3) For a Class C
misdemeanor, 30 days.
(4) For an
unclassified misdemeanor, as provided in the statute defining the crime. [1971
c.743 §75; 2017 c.706 §22]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.615
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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