Oregon HB4101 increases the seriousness of the crime of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Oregon HB4101 amends the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, increasing the crime seriousness. The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission must make the sentence longer than it currently is. The bill specifies that the offense is a Class C felony if the person knowingly flees or attempts to elude a police officer while still in the vehicle. It is a Class A misdemeanor if the person gets out of the vehicle and knowingly flees or attempts to elude the police officer. The bill takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Oregon HB4101 increases the seriousness of the crime of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Oregon HB4101 amends the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, increasing the crime seriousness. The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission must make the sentence longer than it currently is. The bill specifies that the offense is a Class C felony if the person knowingly flees or attempts to elude a police officer while still in the vehicle. It is a Class A misdemeanor if the person gets out of the vehicle and knowingly flees or attempts to elude the police officer. The bill takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.