Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)
ORS (Criminal Code) § 166.370: (2) and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a peace officer, as defined in ORS 161.015, or a federal officer, as defined in ORS 133.005, may possess a weapon in a court facility if the officer: (a) Is acting in an official capacity and is officially on duty; (b) Is carrying a weapo
What this law says, in plain English
Peace officers and federal officers may carry weapons in court facilities while on official duty if authorized by their agency and complying with court security procedures. Judges can prohibit or regulate officer weapons in courtrooms with posted notice.
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