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Oregon Identity Theft Laws: ORS 165.800 and 165.803 Explained
Oregon identity theft under ORS 165.800 is a Class C felony; aggravated theft under ORS 165.803 is Class B. See the four triggers and victim rights.
Oregon Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Excuses and Employer Rules
Oregon jurors get $10 a day for days 1 and 2, then $25 a day, plus mileage. See who can be excused, the 70-plus opt-out, and how ORS 10.090 protects your job.
Oregon Knife Laws (2026): Concealed Carry, Intent Felony, Delgado
Oregon bans concealed carry of a switchblade or dagger; a separate felony covers any knife carried with intent to injure, and a 1984 ruling limits bans.
Oregon Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
Oregon landlord-tenant laws: no deposit cap, 31-day return deadline, 24-hour entry notice, and a 2026 rent cap of 9.5% under SB 608.
Oregon Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Surveillance, Privacy, and Consent
Oregon landlord-tenant recording laws under ORS 165.540 and ORS 90. Security cameras, tenant privacy, phone call recording, and eviction documentation.
Oregon Laws on Recording in Public: Rights, Consent, and Limits
Oregon laws on recording in public spaces. Split consent rules, all-party notification for audio, unconcealed device exception, and First Amendment rights.
Oregon Laws on Recording Police: Your Rights and Legal Limits
Oregon laws on recording police explained. First Amendment rights, split consent rules under ORS 165.540, body cameras, protest recording, and penalties.
Oregon Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify and Get a Refund
Oregon's lemon law (ORS 646A.400-418) covers new vehicles for 2 years/24,000 miles. Learn the 3-attempt rule, refund formula, and how to file a claim.
Oregon License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
Oregon SB 1516 (Laws 2026, ch. 77) limits police ALPR use, caps most retention at 30 days, and sets vendor audit and records rules.
Oregon Manslaughter Laws: Degrees, Measure 11 and DUI Deaths (2026)
Oregon manslaughter in the first degree is a Class A felony with a 120-month mandatory minimum; second degree is Class B with 75 months. See DUI death rules.
Oregon Marriage & Divorce Records: How to Get a Copy (2026)
Oregon restricts marriage and divorce records for 50 years. Learn who can order, what the Record of Dissolution is, the $25 fee, and where to get the decree.
Oregon Marriage License Requirements 2026: Fees, Wait and Waiver
How to get an Oregon marriage license in 2026: county clerk fees, the 3-day wait and how to waive it, the 60-day limit, age 18 under SB 548, officiants, witnesses.
Oregon Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights, HIPAA, and Consent
Oregon medical recording laws for patients and providers. HIPAA rules, doctor appointment recording, telehealth consent, and ORS 165.540 requirements.
Oregon Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
Oregon medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
Oregon Minimum Wage 2026: $15.55 Standard, $16.80 Portland Metro
Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in nonurban counties since July 1, 2026. Rates adjust each July 1.
Oregon Name Change Laws: No Publication, a Flat $124 Fee, and No Criminal Bar
Oregon name changes need no publication and no in-person hearing in most cases. The flat fee is $124. Here is the current process under ORS chapter 33.
Oregon Noise Ordinance Laws (2026): Quiet Hours, Fines, DEQ
Oregon noise laws explained: disorderly conduct for unreasonable noise, the defunded DEQ noise program, local quiet hours, and vehicle noise fines.
Oregon Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
Oregon non-competes are void unless ORS 653.295 is met: written notice, a salaried role, pay over $119,541 (2026, per BOLI) and a 12-month cap.
Oregon Nursing Home Camera Laws: New Assisted Living Rule
Oregon's new temporary rule, OAR 411-054-0025(10), requires a consent form for cameras in assisted living rooms through Feb. 5, 2027. Nursing homes have no rule.
Oregon Open Container Law (2026): Statute and Penalty
Oregon bans drinking and open-container possession for drivers and passengers under ORS 811.170. See exemptions, the glove-box rule, and penalty.
Oregon Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
Oregon regulates pepper spray and stun guns by use and location, not possession. Concealed carry and self-defense use turn on unresolved statutory clauses.
Oregon Phone Call Recording Laws: Split Consent Rules and Penalties
Learn Oregon phone call recording laws under ORS 165.540. One-party consent for calls, all-party rules for in-person, penalties, and interstate guidelines.
Oregon Police Bodycam Laws: Retention, Access & Facial Recognition Ban
Oregon law (ORS 133.741) sets a 180-day to 30-month retention window for police bodycam footage and bars facial recognition on recordings. Here is how it works.
Oregon Police Reports: How to Get a Crash or Incident Report
Oregon has no state crash-report portal; here is how to request one from the investigating agency, get an incident report, and Oregon's body camera access rule.
Oregon Pornography Laws (2026): State v. Henry & No Obscenity Crime
Oregon abolished adult obscenity in State v. Henry. What that means for pornography, plus CSAM, age verification, and revenge porn laws.
Oregon Power of Attorney Laws: Durable, Medical, and Financial POA (2026)
Oregon power of attorney laws under ORS 127.005-127.045: effective through incapacity by default, no witness or notary required for a financial POA, notarization needed only to record real-estate authority. Health care decisions require a separate advance directive under ORS 127.505-127.660.
Oregon Prenuptial Agreement Laws: Requirements and Enforcement
Oregon enforces prenups under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, ORS 108.700 to 108.740. See the signing rules, ORS 108.725 defenses and support limits.
Oregon Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
Oregon probate runs through Circuit Court. Learn intestate succession under ORS 112, the small estate affidavit, and Oregon's $1,000,000 estate tax exemption.
Oregon Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
Oregon property records span 36 county clerks with no statewide deed portal, but a free state GIS tool maps every parcel. Here is how to find a property owner.
Oregon Public Records Law: How to Request Public Records
Oregon public records requests explained: the 5 business day acknowledgment and 10 business day completion clock, actual cost fees, and AG or DA appeals.
Oregon Punitive Damages Laws: State Share, Proof and Pleading (2026)
Oregon allows punitive damages on clear and convincing proof of malice or reckless indifference, with no general cap, but sends 70% of most awards to state accounts.
Oregon Quitclaim Deed: Requirements, Recording and Transfer Tax
How an Oregon quitclaim deed works: notary and consideration rules, the land-use notice, recording with the county clerk, and Washington County transfer tax.
Oregon Reckless Driving Laws: Penalties, Suspension and Racing (2026)
Oregon reckless driving (ORS 811.140) is a Class A misdemeanor: up to 364 days in jail, a fine up to $6,250 and a 90-day license suspension for a first offense.
Oregon Recording Laws (2026): All-Party Notice in Person, One-Party for Calls
Oregon requires notice to every participant before recording an in-person conversation or video call (ORS 165.540(1)(c)); phone calls are one-party. Violations are a Class A misdemeanor.
Oregon Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a FAPA Protective Order
Learn how to get a FAPA Restraining Order in Oregon: who qualifies, how to file for free, how long it lasts (1 year), firearm rules, and violation penalties.
Oregon Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Oregon Ring doorbell laws explained: audio recording consent rules under ORS 165.540, Portland facial recognition ban, HOA rules, and penalties for violations.
Oregon Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Your Right to Sue (2026)
Oregon: if a business's willful deception cost you money, the UTPA allows actual damages or $200 within 1 year. Elder treble damages, bank holds, where to report.
Oregon School Recording Laws: Student, Parent, and Teacher Rights
Oregon school recording laws for students, parents, and teachers. Classroom recording, IEP meetings, security cameras, FERPA, and ORS 165.540 consent rules.
Oregon Security Camera Laws: Installation, Audio, and Privacy Rules
Oregon security camera laws explained. Video-only rules, audio consent under ORS 165.540, privacy limits under ORS 163.700, and installation guidelines.
Oregon Self-Defense Laws: Stand Your Ground Rules (2027)
Oregon has no stand-your-ground statute, but State v. Sandoval (2007) holds there is no duty to retreat before deadly force against an imminent deadly attack.
Oregon Severance Pay Laws (2026): Is Severance Required?
Oregon does not require severance, but BOLI says promised severance must be paid. See Oregon limits on NDAs in severance deals and the unemployment rule.
Oregon Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Understand Oregon's sexting laws: criminal penalties for adults and minors, revenge porn laws, and defenses available under Oregon law.
Oregon Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability Under Comparative Fault
Oregon slip and fall law: modified-51 comparative fault, no open-and-obvious bar, no natural-accumulation immunity, 2-year SOL, 180-day government notice deadline.
Oregon Small Claims Court: $10,000 Limit, Fees and How to File
Oregon small claims court hears claims up to $10,000 in circuit court. Learn the 2026 filing fees, service rules, the 30-day response, and why circuit court small claims have no appeal.
Oregon Small Estate Affidavit: Limits, Rules and How to Use It
Oregon's simple estate affidavit covers estates with up to $75,000 in personal property and $200,000 in real property. It is filed with the court after 30 days.
Oregon Smart Glasses Recording Laws (2026)
Oregon requires all participants in an in-person conversation to be specifically informed before recording (ORS 165.540). Learn the rules, penalties, and tips for smart glasses users in Oregon.
Oregon Social Security Disability: Rates & Wait Times
Social Security disability in Oregon: no general state SSI supplement, Medicaid through a separate OSIPM filing, approval odds, and ALJ hearing wait times.
Oregon Spousal Support (Alimony) Laws: How It Works (2026)
Oregon calls it spousal support, not alimony. Learn about the three statutory types under ORS 107.105(1)(d) — transitional, compensatory, and spousal maintenance — how courts decide, and when it ends.
Oregon Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
Oregon requires 10 years of adverse possession plus an honest belief of ownership under ORS 105.620. Learn the elements, removal steps, and FAQ for 2026.
Oregon Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
Oregon statute of limitations: 2 years for personal injury, 6 years for contracts, no limit on murder. Full civil and criminal filing deadlines with ORS citations.
Oregon Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
Learn Oregon surveillance camera laws covering home security, workplace monitoring, hidden cameras, audio consent rules under ORS 165.540, neighbor disputes, nanny cams, and penalties.
Oregon Theft Laws: Felony Threshold, Degrees and Shoplifting (2026)
Oregon theft is a Class C felony at $1,000 or more under ORS 164.055, rising to $1,500 on January 1, 2027. See each degree, shoplifting and civil penalties.
Oregon Trade Secret Laws: UTSA, Remedies & Deadlines
Oregon Uniform Trade Secrets Act (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 646.461-646.475): definitions, remedies, 3-year deadline, and federal DTSA overlap explained.
Oregon Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
Oregon holds more than $1 billion in unclaimed property and proactively mails Checks Without Claims each year. Search free at unclaimed.oregon.gov.
Oregon Unemployment Benefits 2026: $902 Max, Weeks, How to File
Oregon pays up to $902 a week for new unemployment claims filed on or after June 28, 2026, for up to 26 weeks. See eligibility, work search, filing and appeals.
Oregon Video Recording Laws: Surveillance, Privacy, and Consent Rules
Oregon video recording laws explained. Silent video rules, audio consent requirements under ORS 165.540, privacy statutes ORS 163.700-701, and penalties.
Oregon Voyeurism and Hidden Camera Laws: Offenses, Penalties, and Protections
Oregon voyeurism and hidden camera laws under ORS 163.700 and 163.701. Penalties, sex offender registration, victim protections, and privacy rights.
Oregon Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
Oregon's free court search only shows basic info. Learn how to check if you have a warrant in Oregon, including the paid and in-person full-detail options.
Oregon Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Learn about Oregon whistleblower laws under ORS 659A, including protections for public and private employees, BOLI filing deadlines, and available remedies.
Oregon Will and Trust Laws: Witnesses, Harmless Error, Trusts (2026)
An Oregon will needs two witnesses and no notary. Oregon has no holographic or electronic wills, but ORS 112.238 can save a signed will that misses a formality.