Oregon Statutes - Chapter 163 - Offenses Against Persons - Section 163.235 - Kidnapping in the first degree.

(1) A person commits the crime of kidnapping in the first degree if the person violates ORS 163.225 with any of the following purposes:

(a) To compel any person to pay or deliver money or property as ransom;

(b) To hold the victim as a shield or hostage;

(c) To cause physical injury to the victim; or

(d) To terrorize the victim or another person.

(2) Kidnapping in the first degree is a Class A felony. [1971 c.743 §99; 2005 c.22 §112]

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