Section 112.455 - Definitions for ORS 112.455 to 112.555 As used in ORS 112.455 to 112.555:
(1) "Abuser" means a person who is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct that constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS 124.110.(2) "Decedent" means: (a) A person whose life is taken by a slayer; or(b) A person whose date of death is not later than five years after an abuser is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct against the person that constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS 124.110.(3) "Slayer" means a person who: (a) With felonious intent, takes or procures the taking of a person's life;(b) Is found guilty except for insanity of taking a person's life; or(c) Is found responsible except for insanity of taking a person's life.Amended by 2021 Ch. 81, § 1, eff. 5/21/2021.1969 c.591 §58; 2005 c. 270, § 1