Chapter 163 — Offenses Against Persons
ORS 163.479 Unlawful contact with a child
A person commits the crime of unlawful contact with a child if the person:
Has been designated a sexually violent dangerous offender under ORS 137.765;
Has been classified as a level three sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (3);
Has been sentenced as a dangerous offender under ORS 161.725 upon conviction of a sex crime; or
Has been given a similar designation or been sentenced under a similar law of another jurisdiction; and
Knowingly contacts a child with the intent to commit a crime or for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of the person or another person.
As used in this section:
“Child” means a person under 18 years of age.
“Contact” means to communicate in any manner.
“Sex crime” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163A.005.
Unlawful contact with a child is a Class C felony.
Note: See note under 163.476.
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