163.426 Crime category classification for sexual abuse in the second degree. (1) As used in this section:
(a) “Coach” means a person who instructs or trains an individual or members of a team in a sport.
(b) “Teacher” means an employee of a school or school district who has direct responsibility for the instruction of students.
(2) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify sexual abuse in the second degree as described in ORS 163.425 (1)(a) as a crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission if:
(a) The victim is incapable of consent by reason of being under 18 years of age;
(b) The offender is 21 years of age or older; and
(c) At any time before the commission of the offense, the offender was the victim’s coach or teacher. [2009 c.876 §1; 2021 c.403 §2]
Note: 163.426 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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Chapter 163 — Offenses Against Persons
2025 EDITION
OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
HOMICIDE
ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES
KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES
COERCION
SEXUAL OFFENSES
OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY
VISUAL RECORDING OF SEXUAL CONDUCT OF CHILDREN
INVASION OF PRIVACY
MISCELLANEOUS
STALKING
SEXUAL ABUSE RESTRAINING ORDERS
HOMICIDE
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163.426 Crime category classification for sexual abuse in the second degree. (1) As used in this section:
(a) “Coach” means a person who instructs or trains an individual or members of a team in a sport.
(b) “Teacher” means an employee of a school or school district who has direct responsibility for the instruction of students.
(2) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify sexual abuse in the second degree as described in ORS 163.425 (1)(a) as a crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission if:
(a) The victim is incapable of consent by reason of being under 18 years of age;
(b) The offender is 21 years of age or older; and
(c) At any time before the commission of the offense, the offender was the victim’s coach or teacher. [2009 c.876 §1; 2021 c.403 §2]
Note: 163.426 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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Oregon criminal law — ORS Title 16 (2025 snapshot) · legal_authorities
163.425 Sexual abuse in the second degree. (1) A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the second degree when:
(a) The person subjects another person to sexual intercourse, oral or anal sexual intercourse or, except as provided in ORS 163.412, penetration of the vagina, anus or penis with any object other than the penis or mouth of the actor and the victim does not consent thereto; or
(b)(A) The person violates ORS 163.415 (1)(a)(B);
(B) The person is 21 years of age or older; and
(C) At any time before the commission of the offense, the person was the victim’s coach or teacher, as those terms are defined in ORS 163.426.
(2) Sexual abuse in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §116; 1983 c.564 §1; 1991 c.386 §14; 1991 c.830 §2; 2009 c.876 §2; 2017 c.318 §6; 2021 c.403 §1]