Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 131–138)
ORS (Crim. Proc.) § 131.040: When law enforcement officer may communicate with person represented by counsel
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes a procedural rule permitting law enforcement to communicate with represented persons during criminal investigations before formal charges, provided no accusatory instrument or juvenile petition has been filed and constitutional rights are respected.
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