Oregon Code § 162.145·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Escape
in the third degree.
(1) A person commits the crime of escape in the third degree if the person
escapes from custody.
(2) It is a
defense to a prosecution under this section that the person escaping or
attempting to escape was in custody pursuant to an illegal arrest.
(3) Escape in the
third degree is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §190]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 162.145
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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