Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 162 § 162.305 — Tampering with public records
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 162 ·
Oregon Code § 162.305·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Tampering with public records.
(1) A person commits the crime of tampering with public records if, without
lawful authority, the person knowingly destroys, mutilates, conceals, removes,
makes a false entry in or falsely alters any public record, including records
relating to the Oregon State Lottery.
(2)(a) Except as
provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, tampering with public records is
a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Tampering
with records relating to the Oregon State Lottery is a Class C felony. [1971
c.743 §205; 1991 c.962 §16]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Tampering with public records. AI-powered analysis coming soon.
Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 162.305
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
Frequently Asked Questions
This section of Oregon law addresses Tampering with public records. Read the full statute text above for details.
This page reflects the current text as of our last update. Always verify with the official Oregon legislature website for the most current version.
The formal citation is Oregon Code § 162.305. Use this format in legal documents and court filings.
Browse related sections using the links below, or search all Oregon statutes on FlawFinder.