(1) For the purposes of ORS § 161.233 and 161.242, a reasonable belief that a person has committed an offense means a reasonable belief in facts or circumstances which, if true, would constitute an offense.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 161.245

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) A peace officer who is making an arrest is justified in using the physical force prescribed in ORS § 161.233 and 161.242 unless the arrest is unlawful and is known by the officer to be unlawful. [1971 c.743 § 29; 2020 s.s.2 c.3 § 9]

 

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