Chapter 319 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 303

Relating to domestic violence.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section, “domestic violence” has the meaning given that term in ORS 135.230.

(2) When a crime involves domestic violence, the accusatory instrument may plead, and the prosecution may prove at trial, domestic violence as an element of the crime. When a crime is so pleaded, the words “constituting domestic violence” may be added to the title of the crime.

Approved by the Governor June 12, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 12, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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