Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)
ORS (Criminal Code) § 161.055: Burden of proof as to defenses
What this law says, in plain English
The state must disprove regular defenses beyond reasonable doubt, while defendants must prove affirmative defenses by preponderance of evidence. Defenses must be raised by written notice or defense witness testimony.
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