Sentences for misdemeanors shall be for a definite term. The court shall fix the term of imprisonment within the following maximum limitations:

Attorney's Note

Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 364 daysup to $6,250
Class B misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $2,500
Class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $1,250
For details, see Or. Rev. Stat.Or. Rev. Stat.161.615

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 161.615

  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(1) For a Class A misdemeanor, 364 days.

(2) For a Class B misdemeanor, 6 months.

(3) For a Class C misdemeanor, 30 days.

(4) For an unclassified misdemeanor, as provided in the statute defining the crime. [1971 c.743 § 75; 2017 c.706 § 22]