Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)
ORS (Criminal Code) § 163.445: committed against the petitioner
What this law says, in plain English
A circuit court may issue a permanent restraining order if it reasonably appears the petitioner fears for their physical safety and that fear won't diminish over time. The court considers factors like the respondent's history of abuse and the petitioner's ongoing vulnerabilities.
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