Oregon Code § 162.295·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Tampering with physical evidence.
(1) A person commits the crime of tampering with physical evidence if, with
intent that it be used, introduced, rejected or unavailable in an official
proceeding which is then pending or to the knowledge of such person is about to
be instituted, the person:
(a) Destroys,
mutilates, alters, conceals or removes physical evidence impairing its verity
or availability; or
(b) Knowingly
makes, produces or offers any false physical evidence; or
(c) Prevents the
production of physical evidence by an act of force, intimidation or deception
against any person.
(2) Tampering
with physical evidence is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §204]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 162.295
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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