Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)
ORS (Criminal Code) § 162.247: Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a Class A misdemeanor by intentionally or knowingly acting to prevent a peace officer or parole and probation officer from performing lawful duties, with exceptions for passive resistance and informing others of their rights.
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