Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 163 § 163.117 — Causing or aiding suicide as defense to charge of murder
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 163 ·
Oregon Code § 163.117·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Causing or aiding suicide as defense to charge of murder.
It is a defense to a charge of
murder that the defendants conduct consisted of causing or aiding, without the
use of duress or deception, another person to commit suicide. Nothing contained
in this section shall constitute a defense to a prosecution for, or preclude a
conviction of, manslaughter or any other crime. [1981 c.873 §8]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 163.117
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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