1. (1) A person commits the crime of unlawful contact with a child if the person:

   1. (a)

      1. (A) Has been designated a sexually violent dangerous offender under ORS 137.765;
      2. (B) Has been classified as a level three sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (3);
      3. (C) Has been sentenced as a dangerous offender under ORS 161.725 upon conviction of a sex crime; or
      4. (D) Has been given a similar designation or been sentenced under a similar law of another jurisdiction; and
   2. (b) Knowingly contacts a child with the intent to commit a crime or for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of the person or another person.

2. (2) As used in this section:

   1. (a) “Child” means a person under 18 years of age.
   2. (b) “Contact” means to communicate in any manner.
   3. (c) “Sex crime” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163A.005.
3. (3) Unlawful contact with a child is a Class C felony.

Note: See note under 163.476.

[2005 c.811 §2; 2013 c.708 §13; 2015 c.820 §§18,25; 2017 c.442 §35; 2019 c.430 §§6,10]