§ 167.305 Legislative findings
§ 167.310 Definitions for ORS 167.310 to 167.351
§ 167.312 Research and animal interference
§ 167.315 Animal abuse in the second degree
§ 167.320 Animal abuse in the first degree
§ 167.322 Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree
§ 167.325 Animal neglect in the second degree
§ 167.330 Animal neglect in the first degree
§ 167.332 Prohibition against possession of same genus or domestic animal; prohibition period reduction; waiver procedure
§ 167.333 Sexual assault of an animal
§ 167.334 Evaluation of person convicted of violating ORS 167.333
§ 167.335 Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333
§ 167.337 Interfering with law enforcement animal
§ 167.339 Assaulting a law enforcement animal
§ 167.340 Animal abandonment
§ 167.341 Encouraging sexual assault of an animal
§ 167.343 Unlawful tethering
§ 167.345 Authority to enter premises or motor vehicle; search warrant; notice of impoundment of animal; damage resulting from entry
§ 167.347 Forfeiture of animal to animal care agency prior to disposition of criminal action
§ 167.348 Placement of forfeited animal
§ 167.349 Encouraging animal abuse
§ 167.350 Forfeiture of rights in mistreated animal; costs; disposition of animal
§ 167.351 Trading in nonambulatory livestock
§ 167.352 Interfering with an assistance, a search and rescue or a therapy animal
§ 167.355 Involvement in animal fighting
§ 167.360 Definitions for ORS 167.360 to 167.372
§ 167.365 Dogfighting
§ 167.370 Participation in dogfighting
§ 167.372 Possessing dogfighting paraphernalia
§ 167.374 Possession or control of dogs for purpose of reproduction; records; exceptions
§ 167.376 Standards of care applicable to dog breeders; records; exceptions
§ 167.383 Equine tripping
§ 167.385 Unauthorized use of a livestock animal
§ 167.387 Definitions for ORS 167.387 and 167.388
§ 167.388 Interference with livestock production
§ 167.390 Commerce in fur of domestic cats and dogs prohibited; exception

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 167 > Offenses Against Animals

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • local government: means all cities, counties and local service districts located in this state, and all administrative subdivisions of those cities, counties and local service districts. See Oregon Statutes 174.116
  • person with a disability: means any person who:

    (a) Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;

    (b) Has a record of such an impairment; or

    (c) Is regarded as having such an impairment. See Oregon Statutes 174.107

  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Presentence report: A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles established by the United States Sentencing Commission that trial judges use to determine the sentence for a convicted defendant. Source: U.S. Courts
  • State Treasury: includes those financial assets the lawful custody of which are vested in the State Treasurer and the office of the State Treasurer relating to the custody of those financial assets. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Violate: includes failure to comply. See Oregon Statutes 174.100