Oregon Code § 166.642·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Felon
in possession of body armor.
(1) A person commits the crime of felon in possession of body armor if the
person:
(a) Has been
convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving violence under the law of any
state or the United States; and
(b) Knowingly is
in possession or control of body armor.
(2) Felon in
possession of body armor is a Class C felony.
(3) For purposes
of subsection (1) of this section, a person who has been found to be within the
jurisdiction of a juvenile court for having committed an act that would
constitute a felony or misdemeanor involving violence has been convicted of a
felony or misdemeanor involving violence.
(4) Subsection
(1) of this section does not apply to:
(a) A person who
is wearing body armor provided by a peace officer for the persons safety or
protection while the person is being transported or accompanied by a peace
officer; or
(b) A person who
has been convicted of only one felony under the law of this state or any other
state, or who has been convicted of only one felony under the law of the United
States, which felony did not involve criminal homicide, as defined in ORS 163.005,
and who has been discharged from imprisonment, parole or probation for the
offense for a period of 15 years prior to the date of the alleged violation of
subsection (1) of this section.
(5) It is an
affirmative defense to a charge of violating subsection (1) of this section
that a protective order or restraining order has been entered to the benefit of
the person. The affirmative defense created by this subsection is not available
if the person possesses the body armor while committing or attempting to commit
a crime. [2001 c.635 §2]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 166.642
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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