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Measure 16 of 1994 established the U.S. state of Oregon's Death with Dignity Act (ORS 127.800–995), [1] which legalizes medical aid in dying (commonly referred to as physician-assisted suicide) with certain restrictions.
Oregon was the nation's "Top Moving Destination" in 2014, with two families moving into the state for every one moving out (66.4% to 33.6%). [105] Oregon was also the top moving destination in 2013, [106] and the second-most popular destination in 2010 through 2012. [107] [108] As of the 2020 census, the population of Oregon was 4,237,256.
Oregon's state courts are courts of general jurisdiction, unlike federal courts. [11] That is, the state courts can hear all cases regardless of whether the dispute is based on state law, federal law, or a combination of both, with a few exceptions. [11] Thus the Oregon Supreme Court can hear appeals for cases based on both federal and state ...
The Oregon attorney general is a statutory officer within the executive branch of the state of Oregon, and serves as the chief legal officer of the state, heading its Department of Justice with its six operating divisions. [1] The attorney general is chosen by statewide partisan election to serve a term of four years.
The Oregon Bar Association (OBA) was a voluntary association from 1890 to 1935. During its existence, OBA was also commonly referred to as the "Oregon State Bar Association" even though that was not its formal name. The "Oregon State Bar" (OSB) is a public corporation established in 1935 by the Oregon Legislature to replace OBA.
Cannabis in Oregon is legal for both medical and recreational use. In recent decades, ... was a Class A felony in Oregon (ORS 475.856, 475.858) until July 1, 2015.
A 1999 Oregon bill gives clergy members the same type of immunity long granted to spouses, whose conversations are privileged. [ 29 ] Oregon Statute ORS 40.260 (Clergy–Penitent Privilege) states confidential communication made privately and not intended for further disclosure may not be examined unless consent to the disclosure of the ...