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Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 162 § 162.325 — Hindering prosecution

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 162 ·
Oregon Code § 162.325 · Enacted · Last updated March 01, 2026
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Hindering prosecution. (1) A person commits the crime of hindering prosecution if, with intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of a person who has committed a crime punishable as a felony, or with the intent to assist a person who has committed a crime punishable as a felony in profiting or benefiting from the commission of the crime, the person: (a) Harbors or conceals such person; or (b) Warns such person of impending discovery or apprehension; or (c) Provides or aids in providing such person with money, transportation, weapon, disguise or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension; or (d) Prevents or obstructs, by means of force, intimidation or deception, anyone from performing an act which might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or (e) Suppresses by any act of concealment, alteration or destruction physical evidence which might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or (f) Aids such person in securing or protecting the proceeds of the crime. (2) Hindering prosecution is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §207]
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