Oregon Code § 167.017·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Compelling prostitution.
(1) A person commits the crime of compelling prostitution if the person
knowingly:
(a) Uses force or
intimidation to compel another to engage in prostitution or attempted
prostitution;
(b) Induces or
causes a person under 18 years of age to engage in prostitution;
(c) Aids or
facilitates the commission of prostitution or attempted prostitution by a
person under 18 years of age; or
(d) Induces or
causes the spouse, child or stepchild of the person to engage in prostitution.
(2) Compelling
prostitution is a Class B felony.
(3) In a
prosecution under subsection (1)(b) or (c) of this section, the state is not
required to prove that the defendant knew the other person was under 18 years
of age and it is no defense that the defendant did not know the persons age or
that the defendant reasonably believed the person to be older than 18 years of
age. [1971 c.743 §252; 2011 c.334 §1; 2013 c.271 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 167.017
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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