Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 163 § 163.479 — Unlawful contact with a child

Unlawful contact with a child. (1) A person commits the crime of unlawful contact with a child if the person: (a)(A) Has been designated a sexually violent dangerous offender under ORS 137.765; (B) Has been classified as a level three sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (3); (C) Has been sentenced as a dangerous offender under ORS 161.725 upon conviction of a sex crime; or (D) Has been given a similar designation or been sentenced under a similar law of another jurisdiction; and (b) Knowingly contacts a child with the intent to commit a crime or for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of the person or another person. (2) As used in this section: (a) “Child” means a person under 18 years of age. (b) “Contact” means to communicate in any manner. (c) “Sex crime” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163A.005. (3) Unlawful contact with a child is a Class C felony. [2005 c.811 §2; 2013 c.708 §13; 2015 c.820 §§18,25; 2017 c.442 §35; 2019 c.430 §§6,10] Note: See note under 163.476.