Oregon Statutes 163.427 – Sexual abuse in the first degree
(1) A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the first degree when that 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 B felony | up to 10 years | up to $250,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 163.427
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Subjects another person to sexual contact and:
(A) The victim is less than 14 years of age;
(B) The victim is subjected to forcible compulsion by the actor; or
(C) The victim is incapable of consent by reason of being mentally incapacitated, physically helpless or incapable of appraising the nature of the victim’s conduct; or
(b) Intentionally causes a person under 18 years of age to touch or contact the mouth, anus or sex organs of an animal for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of a person.
(2) Sexual abuse in the first degree is a Class B felony. [1991 c.830 § 3; 1995 c.657 § 12; 1995 c.671 § 10; 2021 c.82 § 7]
163.427 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.