161.535 Classification of felonies. (1) Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentence into the following categories:
(a) Class A felonies;
(b) Class B felonies;
(c) Class C felonies; and
(d) Unclassified felonies.
(2) The particular classification of each felony defined in the Oregon Criminal Code, except murder in any degree under ORS 163.107 or 163.115 and treason under ORS 166.005, is expressly designated in the section defining the crime. An offense defined outside this code which, because of the express sentence provided is within the definition of ORS 161.525, shall be considered an unclassified felony. [1971 c.743 §68; 2019 c.635 §16]
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TITLE 16
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Chapter 161. General Provisions
162. Offenses Against the State and Public Justice
163. Offenses Against Persons
163A. Sex Offender Reporting and Classification
164. Offenses Against Property
165. Offenses Involving Fraud or Deception
166. Offenses Against Public Order; Firearms and Other Weapons; Racketeering
167. Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals
169. Local and Regional Correctional Facilities; Prisoners; Juvenile Facilities
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Chapter 161 — General Provisions
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2025 EDITION
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
PRINCIPLES
CRIMINAL LIABILITY
PARTIES TO CRIME
JUSTIFICATION
RESPONSIBILITY
(Temporary provisions relating to maximum periods of commitment and community restoration are compiled as notes following ORS 161.371)
INCHOATE CRIMES
CLASSES OF OFFENSES
DISPOSITION OF OFFENDERS
AUTHORITY OF SENTENCING COURT
PRINCIPLES
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161.535 Classification of felonies. (1) Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentence into the following categories:
(a) Class A felonies;
(b) Class B felonies;
(c) Class C felonies; and
(d) Unclassified felonies.
(2) The particular classification of each felony defined in the Oregon Criminal Code, except murder in any degree under ORS 163.107 or 163.115 and treason under ORS 166.005, is expressly designated in the section defining the crime. An offense defined outside this code which, because of the express sentence provided is within the definition of ORS 161.525, shall be considered an unclassified felony. [1971 c.743 §68; 2019 c.635 §16]
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Oregon criminal law — ORS Title 16 (2025 snapshot) · legal_authorities
161.525 “Felony” described. Except as provided in ORS 161.585, 161.705 and 161.710, a crime is a felony if it is so designated in any statute of this state or if a person convicted under a statute of this state may be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year. [1971 c.743 §67; 2017 c.439 §3]
163.107 Murder in the first degree; sentence of life imprisonment required; minimum term. (1) “Murder in the first degree” means murder in the second degree as defined in ORS 163.115 which is committed under, or accompanied by, any of the following circumstances:
(a) The defendant committed the murder pursuant to an agreement that the defendant receive money or other thing of value for committing the murder.
(b) The defendant solicited another to commit the murder and paid or agreed to pay the person money or other thing of value for committing the murder.
(c) The defendant committed murder after having been convicted previously in any jurisdiction of any homicide, the elements of which constitute the crime of aggravated murder as defined in ORS 163.095, murder in the first degree under this section, murder in the second degree as defined in ORS 163.115 or manslaughter in the first degree as defined in ORS 163.118.
(d) There was more than one murder victim in the same criminal episode as defined in ORS 131.505.
(e) The homicide occurred in the course of or as a result of intentional maiming or torture of the victim.
(f) The victim of the intentional homicide was a person under the age of 14 years.
(g) The victim was one of the following and the murder was related to the performance of the victim’s official duties in the justice system:
(A) A police officer as defined in ORS 181A.355;
(B) A correctional, parole and probation officer or other person charged with the duty of custody, control or supervision of convicted persons;
(C) A member of the Oregon State Police;
(D) A judicial officer as defined in ORS 1.210;
(E) A juror or witness in a criminal proceeding;
(F) An employee or officer of a court of justice;
(G) A member of the State Board of Parole and P
166.005 Treason. (1) A person commits the crime of treason if the person levies war against the State of Oregon or adheres to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort.
(2) No person shall be convicted of treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or upon confession in open court.
(3) A person convicted of treason shall be punished by imprisonment for life. [1971 c.743 §217]