Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
Oregon is a one-party consent state. Recording with one party's consent is legal. Note: Oregon has specific protections for recording police.
Statute: Or. Rev. Stat. § 165.540
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class A misdemeanor; civil liability
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Sanctuary State
Oregon was the first sanctuary state (1987). State law prohibits use of state/local resources for immigration enforcement.
ICE Cooperation: None
Sanctuary Cities:
Portland
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.osbar.org/Legal Aid
https://oregonlawhelp.org/Remember in Oregon
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"