Oregon Statutes 162.235 – Obstructing governmental or judicial administration
(1) A person commits the crime of obstructing governmental or judicial administration if the person:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 162.235
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Intentionally obstructs, impairs or hinders the administration of law or other governmental or judicial function by means of intimidation, force, physical or economic interference or obstacle;
(b) With intent to defraud, engages in the business of or acts in the capacity of a notary public as defined in ORS § 194.215 without having received a commission as a notary public from the Secretary of State; or
(c) With intent to defraud, engages in the business of or acts in the capacity of an immigration consultant, as defined in ORS § 9.280, in violation of ORS § 9.160.
(2) This section shall not apply to the obstruction of unlawful governmental or judicial action or interference with the making of an arrest.
(3) Obstructing governmental or judicial administration is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 § 198; 1981 c.902 § 1; 2016 c.47 § 1]
[Repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]