{"data":{"id":"us-or/ors-162.005","jurisdiction":"us-or","citation":"ORS 162.005","heading":"Definitions for ORS 162.005 to 162.425.","body":"As used in ORS 162.005 to 162.425, unless the context requires otherwise:\n      (1) “Pecuniary benefit” means gain or advantage to the beneficiary or to a third person pursuant to the desire or consent of the beneficiary, in the form of money, property, commercial interests or economic gain, but does not include a political campaign contribution reported in accordance with ORS chapter 260, unless the contribution is made in exchange for a promise to perform or not perform an official act.\n      (2) “Public servant” means:\n      (a) A public official as defined in ORS 244.020;\n      (b) A person serving as an advisor, consultant or assistant at the request or direction of the state, any political subdivision thereof or of any governmental instrumentality within the state;\n      (c) A person nominated, elected or appointed to become a public servant, although not yet occupying the position; and\n      (d) Jurors.","path":["04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes","16. Crimes and Punishments","Chapter 162 — Offenses Against the State and Public Justice"],"source_url":"https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.html","current_through":"2025 Edition","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T23:50:11Z","sha256":"f890d2a46ea6b686b76e16fc41e9af5ba5cdef307c06360b1142bcf86728b7fe","source_id":"us-or","stale":false,"prev":"us-or/ors-161.740","next":"us-or/ors-162.010"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}