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Order prohibiting contact with victim of sex crime or domestic violence
ORS > Procedural Statutes > Protective Orders > 135.247
*** An officer must arrest anyone who has failed to comply with a no contact condition of a release agreement (133.310 (peace officer arrest authority without warrant)(6)(b)). Arrest under 33.065 (contempt of court) ***

(1) When a release assistance officer or a release assistance deputy makes a release decision under 135.235 (Release assistance officer) involving a defendant charged with a sex crime or a crime constituting domestic violence, the release assistance officer or deputy will include in the decision an order that the defendant be prohibited from contacting or attempting to contact the victim, either directly or through a third party, while the defendant is in custody. The release assistance officer or deputy will provide the defendant with a written copy of the order
(2) When a defendant who is charged with a sex crime or a crime that constitutes domestic violence is arraigned, the court will enter an order continuing an order issued under paragraph (1 or, if no such order has been entered, enter an order prohibiting the defendant from contacting or attempting to contact the victim, either directly or through a third party, while the defendant is in custody.
(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4), an order described in paragraphs (1) or (2):
(a) Will apply at any time during which the defendant is held in custody on the charge AND
(b) will remain valid until the defendant is sentenced for the crime, the charge is dismissed or the defendant is acquitted of the crime.
(4) Upon petition of the victim, the court may enter an order terminating an order entered under paragraph (1) or (2) if the court finds, after a hearing on the petition, that terminating the order is in the best interests of the parties and the community.
(5) An order described in paragraphs (1) or (2) will not limit contact with the victim by the defense attorney, or an agent of the defense attorney other than the defendant, in the manner prescribed by 135.970 (Information required when victim contacted by defense) (2).
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