Oregon Statutes - Chapter 247 - Qualification and Registration of Electors - Section 247.967 - Conditions where disclosure of elector’s residence address required; procedure; exception.

Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 192.410 to 192.505:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the county clerk may disclose the residence address of an elector exempt from public disclosure under ORS 247.965 if the county clerk receives a court order or a request from any law enforcement agency to disclose the address.

(2) A petition may be filed with the circuit court of the county in which the administrative offices of the county clerk are located requesting disclosure of the residence address of any elector exempt from disclosure under ORS 247.965. The petitioner shall have the burden of showing the disclosure would not constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy.

(3) The county clerk may not disclose the actual address, as defined in ORS 192.820, of an Address Confidentiality Program participant under ORS 192.820 to 192.868. [1993 c.616 §3; 2007 c.542 §13]

247.969 Definition of “personal safety” for purposes of ORS 247.965; rules. (1) The Secretary of State by rule shall define when the “personal safety” of an elector and the safety of any family member residing with the elector is in danger under ORS 247.965. Under the definitions, the elector’s personal safety or the safety of any family member residing with the elector shall be considered in danger if the elector provides evidence that the elector or any family member residing with the elector has:

(a) Been a victim of domestic violence;

(b) Obtained orders issued under ORS 133.055;

(c) Contacted a law enforcement officer involving domestic violence or other physical abuse;

(d) Obtained a temporary restraining or other no contact order to protect the person from future physical harm; or

(e) Filed other criminal or civil legal proceedings regarding physical protection.

(2) A rule adopted by the Secretary of State under subsection (1) of this section may list other examples of evidence that the elector’s personal safety or the safety of any family member residing with the elector is in danger. The other examples shall be similar in nature to the evidence described in subsection (1) of this section. [1993 c.616 §7]

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