§ 165.535 Definitions applicable to obtaining contents of communications
§ 165.540 Obtaining contents of communications
§ 165.542 Reports required concerning use of electronic listening device
§ 165.543 Interception of communications
§ 165.545 Prohibitions not applicable to fire or police activities
§ 165.549 Prevention of telephone communications when hostage taken; duties of telephone company; defense against liability
§ 165.555 Unlawful telephone solicitation of contributions for charitable purposes
§ 165.560 Application of ORS 165.555
§ 165.565 Optional local ordinances; certain existing local ordinances preserved
§ 165.570 Improper use of emergency communications system
§ 165.572 Interference with making a report
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 165 > Crimes Involving Communications

  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100