Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS § 161.209, a person is not justified in using deadly physical force upon another person unless the person reasonably believes that the other person is:

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 161.219

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(1) Committing or attempting to commit a felony involving the use or threatened imminent use of physical force against a person; or

(2) Committing or attempting to commit a burglary in a dwelling; or

(3) Using or about to use unlawful deadly physical force against a person. [1971 c.743 § 23]

 

[Repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]

 

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