ORS 133.225: Arrest by private person.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) A private person may arrest another person for any crime committed in the presence of the private person if the private person has probable cause to believe the arrested person committed the crime. A private person making such an arrest shall, without unnecessary delay, take the arrested person before a magistrate or deliver the arrested person to a peace officer. (2) In order to make the arrest a private person may use physical force as is justifiable under ORS 161.255. [1973 c.836 §74]
This rule cites
- ORS 161.255 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 161.255: Use of physical force by private person making citizen’s arrest.
- ORS 426.150: Transportation to treatment facility.
- ORS 426.223: Retaking persons in custody of or committed to Oregon Health Authority; assistance of peace officers and others.
- ORS 426.235: Transfer between hospital and nonhospital facilities.
- OAR 259-059-0010: Definitions
- OAR 259-060-0010: Definitions
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors133.html