Oregon Code § 163.693·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Failure to report child pornography.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) Computer
technician means a person who repairs, installs or otherwise services a
computer, computer network or computer system for compensation.
(b) Processor of
photographic images means a person who develops, processes, reproduces,
transfers, edits or enhances photographic film into negatives, slides, prints,
movies, digital images or video.
(2) A processor
of photographic images or a computer technician who reasonably believes the
processor or technician has observed a visual recording of a child involved in
sexually explicit conduct shall report the name and address, if known, of the
person requesting the processing or of the owner or person in possession of the
computer, computer network or computer system to:
(a) The
CyberTipline at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children;
(b) The local
office of the Department of Human Services; or
(c) A law
enforcement agency within the county where the processor or technician making
the report is located at the time the visual recording is observed.
(3) Nothing in
this section requires a processor of photographic images or a computer
technician to monitor any user, subscriber or customer or to search for
prohibited materials or media.
(4) Any person,
their employer or a third party complying with this section in good faith shall
be immune from civil or criminal liability in connection with making the
report, except for willful or wanton misconduct.
(5) A person
commits the crime of failure to report child pornography if the person violates
the provisions of this section.
(6) Failure to
report child pornography is a Class A misdemeanor. [1987 c.864 §7; 1991 c.664 §10;
2011 c.515 §§8,11a]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 163.693
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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