Oregon Code § 162.325·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 162.325
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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