Use of physical force in defense of premises
ORS > Procedural Statutes > Physical Force > 161.225
(1) a person in lawful possession or control of premises is justified in using physical force on someone else - when & to the extent they reasonably believe it necessary - to prevent or end what they reasonably believe is the commission or attempted commission of a criminal trespass by the other person in or on the premises
(2) a person may use deadly physical force under the circumstances set forth in (1) of this section only:
(a) in defense of a person per 161.219 (limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person) OR
(b) wWhen the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent the commission of arson or a felony by force & violence by the trespasser.
(3) As used in (1) and (2)(a) premises includes any building & any real property. As used in (2)(b) premises includes any building
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