Oregon Statutes 163.245 – Custodial interference in the second degree
(1) A person commits the crime of custodial interference in the second degree if, knowing or having reason to know that the person has no legal right to do so, the person takes, entices or keeps another person from the other person’s lawful custodian or in violation of a valid joint custody order with intent to hold the other person permanently or for a protracted period.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 163.245
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(2) Expenses incurred by a lawful custodial parent or a parent enforcing a valid joint custody order in locating and regaining physical custody of the person taken, enticed or kept in violation of this section are ‘economic damages‘ for purposes of restitution under ORS § 137.103 to 137.109.
(3) Custodial interference in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 § 100; 1981 c.774 § 1; 1987 c.795 § 7; 2005 c.564 § 6]
[Repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]
[1955 c.530 § 1; repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]