Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 802 § 802.278 — Retention of collision reports by law enforcement agencies; disclosure of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 802 ·
Oregon Code § 802.278·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Retention of collision reports by law enforcement agencies; disclosure of
nonpersonal information.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) Law
enforcement agency has the meaning given that term in ORS 811.747.
(b) Personal
information means the following information that identifies an individual:
(A) A Social
Security number;
(B) A driver
license number or identification card number issued by this state or another
jurisdiction;
(C) A passport
number or other identification number issued by the United States; and
(D) A financial
account number, credit card number or debit card number, in combination with
any required security code, access code or password that would permit access to
an individuals financial account, or any other information or combination of
information that a person reasonably knows or should know would permit access
to the individuals financial account.
(2) Law
enforcement agencies may:
(a) Retain copies
of police reports submitted to the Department of Transportation under ORS
810.460; and
(b) Share
information in the police reports that is not personal information with service
providers contracted by the agencies to aid the agencies. [2025 c.319 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 802.278
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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