Section 161.245 - "Reasonable belief" described; status of unlawful arrest.

OR Rev Stat § 161.245 (2019) (N/A)
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(2) A peace officer who is making an arrest is justified in using the physical force prescribed in ORS 161.235 and 161.239 unless the arrest is unlawful and is known by the officer to be unlawful. [1971 c.743 §29]