Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 163 § 163.125 — Manslaughter in the second degree
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 163 ·
Oregon Code § 163.125·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Manslaughter in the second degree.
(1) Criminal homicide constitutes manslaughter in the second degree when:
(a) It is
committed recklessly;
(b) A person
intentionally causes or aids another person to commit suicide; or
(c) A person,
with criminal negligence, causes the death of a child under 14 years of age or
a dependent person, as defined in ORS 163.205, and:
(A) The person
has previously engaged in a pattern or practice of assault or torture of the
victim or another child under 14 years of age or a dependent person; or
(B) The person
causes the death by neglect or maltreatment, as defined in ORS 163.115.
(2) Manslaughter
in the second degree is a Class B felony. [1971 c.743 §89; 1975 c.577 §3; 1997
c.850 §4; 1999 c.954 §1]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 163.125
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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