Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
Chapter contents
404.095“Search and rescue” not to include urban search and rescue 404.100Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties 404.105Program for air search and rescue 404.110Search and rescue activities; responsibilities of sheriff; delegation of sheriff’s duties 404.115Restriction of access to search and rescue area 404.120County sheriff to adopt search and rescue plan; contents; annual review 404.125Critique of search and rescue incident; filing amended search and rescue plan with Oregon Department of Emergency Management 404.130Search and rescue incident number 404.135Investigative subpoena 404.200Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215 404.205Application 404.210Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act 404.215Workers’ compensation coverage 404.250Leave of absence from employment for search and rescue volunteer 404.255Definitions 404.257Required disclosures by private search parties 404.260Required notification to county sheriff 404.265Imposition of civil penalties by county 404.270Reimbursement of public body for search and rescue by benefited persons; amount; exceptions 404.300Definitions for ORS 404.300 to 404.315 404.305Assumption of risk of wilderness travel or mountain climbing; use and effect of electronic signaling devices 404.310Required equipment when guiding children above timberline 404.315Exemption from liability for electronic signaling device; exceptions 404.325Posting of emergency contact telephone number 404.350Rescue of companion animal 404.400Agreement for outdoor recreation search and rescue card program 404.410Requirements of program; search and rescue grants; reporting

Chapter 404 — Search and Rescue

ORS 404.125 Critique of search and rescue incident; filing amended search and rescue plan with Oregon Department of Emergency Management

(1)

After a search and rescue, the sheriff of the county in which the search and rescue took place shall conduct a critique of the incident:

(a)

If, in the opinion of the sheriff, the critique would be useful; or

(b)

Upon request from an individual directly involved in the incident.

(2)

As part of the critique, the sheriff shall examine the search and rescue report and may receive testimony and information from persons involved in the incident.

(3)

When a critique of a search and rescue is conducted under this section, the sheriff shall prepare findings of fact concerning the search and rescue, including the investigatory component, and may prepare recommendations for the conduct of future incidents or propose amendments to the search and rescue plan under which the search and rescue was conducted.

(4)

If amendments to the search and rescue plan are proposed and adopted, the sheriff shall file the amended search and rescue plan with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

(5)

The department shall, in consultation with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association, develop a standardized critique form to be used in the search and rescue critiques performed by a sheriff under this section.

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