(1) Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentence into the following categories:

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(a) Class A felonies;

(b) Class B felonies;

(c) Class C felonies; and

(d) Unclassified felonies.

(2) The particular classification of each felony defined in the Oregon Criminal Code, except murder in any degree under ORS § 163.107 or 163.115 and treason under ORS § 166.005, is expressly designated in the section defining the crime. An offense defined outside this code which, because of the express sentence provided is within the definition of ORS § 161.525, shall be considered an unclassified felony. [1971 c.743 § 68; 2019 c.635 § 16]