Oregon Code § 33.105·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Sanctions authorized.
(1) Unless otherwise provided by statute, a court may impose one or more of the
following remedial sanctions:
(a) Payment of a
sum of money sufficient to compensate a party for loss, injury or costs
suffered by the party as the result of a contempt of court.
(b) Confinement
for so long as the contempt continues, or six months, whichever is the shorter
period.
(c) An amount not
to exceed $500 or one percent of the defendants annual gross income, whichever
is greater, for each day the contempt of court continues. The sanction imposed
under this paragraph may be imposed as a fine or to compensate a party for the
effects of the continuing contempt.
(d) An order
designed to insure compliance with a prior order of the court, including
probation.
(e) Payment of
all or part of any attorney fees incurred by a party as the result of a
contempt of court.
(f) A sanction
other than the sanctions specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) of this subsection
if the court determines that the sanction would be an effective remedy for the
contempt.
(2) Unless
otherwise provided by statute, a court may impose one or more of the following
punitive sanctions for each separate contempt of court:
(a) A fine of not
more than $500 or one percent of the defendants annual gross income, whichever
is greater.
(b) Forfeiture of
any proceeds or profits obtained through the contempt.
(c) Confinement
for not more than six months.
(d) Probation or
community service.
(3) In a summary
proceeding under ORS 33.096, a court may impose one or more of the following
sanctions for each separate contempt of court:
(a) A punitive
fine of not more than $500;
(b) Confinement
as a punitive sanction for not more than 30 days; or
(c) Probation or
community service.
(4) The court may
impose a punitive sanction for past conduct constituting contempt of court even
though similar present conduct is a continuing contempt of court. [1991 c.724 §9]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Sanctions authorized. AI-powered analysis coming soon.
Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 33.105
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
Frequently Asked Questions
This section of Oregon law addresses Sanctions authorized. Read the full statute text above for details.
This page reflects the current text as of our last update. Always verify with the official Oregon legislature website for the most current version.
The formal citation is Oregon Code § 33.105. Use this format in legal documents and court filings.
Browse related sections using the links below, or search all Oregon statutes on FlawFinder.