Oregon Statutes 136.437 – Use of evidence in prosecution of prostitution offense
(1) If a person contacts an emergency communications system or a law enforcement agency to report the commission of a person felony, any statements or other evidence relating to the crime of prostitution under ORS § 167.007 obtained as a result of the person making the report may not be used in the prosecution of the person for prostitution or attempted prostitution.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 136.437
- 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.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) The prohibition on the use of statements or other evidence described in this section does not apply to evidence relating to a criminal offense other than prostitution, or to the prosecution of an offense other than prostitution or attempted prostitution.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) ‘Emergency communications system’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 403.105.
(b) ‘Person felony’ has the meaning given that term in the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. [2019 c.179 § 1]
136.437 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 136 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.