ORS 112.455: Definitions for ORS 112.455 to 112.555.

As used in ORS 112.455 to 112.555:

      (1) “Abuser” means a person who is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct that constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS 124.110.

      (2) “Decedent” means:

      (a) A person whose life is taken by a slayer; or

      (b) A person whose date of death is not later than five years after an abuser is convicted of a felony by reason of conduct against the person that constitutes physical abuse as described in ORS 124.105 or financial abuse as described in ORS 124.110.

      (3) “Slayer” means a person who:

      (a) With felonious intent, takes or procures the taking of a person’s life;

      (b) Is found guilty except for insanity of taking a person’s life; or

      (c) Is found responsible except for insanity of taking a person’s life.