ORS 112.455: Definitions for ORS 112.455 to 112.555.

As used in ORS 112.455 to 112.555: (1) “Abuser” means a person who is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct that constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS 124.110. (2) “Decedent” means: (a) A person whose life is taken by a slayer; or (b) A person whose date of death is not later than five years after an abuser is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct against the person that constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS 124.110. (3) “Slayer” means a person who: (a) With felonious intent, takes or procures the taking of a person’s life; (b) Is found guilty except for insanity of taking a person’s life; or (c) Is found responsible except for insanity of taking a person’s life. [1969 c.591 §58; 2005 c.270 §1; 2021 c.81 §1]