ORS § 9.528

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation
Section 9.528 - Advice on conducting covert operations; participation in covert operations
(1) Notwithstanding ORS 9.527 (4), the attorneys listed in subsection (2) of this section:
(a) May provide legal advice and direction to the officers and employees of a public body, as defined in ORS 192.311, or to the officers and employees of the federal government, on conducting covert activities for the purpose of enforcing laws, even though the activities may require the use of deceit or misrepresentation; and
(b) May participate in covert activities that are conducted by public bodies, as defined in ORS 192.311, for the purpose of enforcing laws, or in covert activities that are conducted by the federal government for the purpose of enforcing laws, even though the participation may require the use of deceit or misrepresentation.
(2) The provisions of this section apply to the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, assistant attorneys general, district attorneys, deputy district attorneys and any other attorney employed by, or working on behalf of, a public body, as defined in ORS 192.311, or the federal government.

ORS 9.528

2001 c.667 §2