State Police

ORS 181A.940
Definitions for ORS 181A


As used in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands):

(1)

“Authorized tribal police officer” means a tribal police officer who is acting:

(a)

In accordance with ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands); and

(b)

While employed by a tribal government that is in compliance with ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A) to 181A.946 (Application for nontribal police officers to exercise tribal police powers on tribal lands).

(2)

“Tribal government” means a federally recognized sovereign tribal government whose borders lie within this state or an intertribal organization formed by two or more of those governments.

(3)

“Tribal police officer” means an employee of a tribal government whose duties include the enforcement of criminal law. [Formerly 181A.680]

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May 30, 2023