§ 146.710 Definition for ORS 146.710 to 146.780

This rule explains what counts as an "injury" under a specific set of Oregon laws (ORS 146.710 to 146.780). These laws deal with situations where someone gets hurt, so it's important to know exactly what kind of harm the law is talking about.

Under this rule, an injury means one of two things. First, it can be a physical injury caused by a weapon like a knife, gun, pistol, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon. Second, it can be a serious physical injury, even if no weapon was involved.

This definition matters because it sets the bar for when these related laws apply. If someone is hurt by a weapon, or if they suffer a serious injury of any kind, the situation falls under these rules. Minor injuries that don't involve a weapon and aren't considered serious would not meet this definition.