Oregon Code § 404.257·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Required disclosures by private search parties.
(1) A private search party, before
engaging in efforts to locate a missing person, shall disclose to an immediate
family member of the missing person, verbally and in writing:
(a) That the
private search party is not acting in connection with a governmental body; and
(b) The nature of
the private search partys involvement in the effort to locate the missing
person.
(2) A private
search party shall notify an immediate family member of the missing person,
verbally and in writing, if the private search party:
(a) Intends to
charge a fee for the private search partys services or assistance;
(b) Intends to
request donations for the private search partys services or assistance; or
(c) Intends to
derive profit from any production made in connection with the private search
partys services or assistance. [2025 c.200 §3]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 404.257
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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