2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 703 - Truth Verification and Deception Detection; Investigators
Section 703.401 - Definitions.


(1) "Client" means a person who engages an investigator, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity for the purpose of conducting lawful activity on the person’s behalf.
(2) "Investigator" means a person who is a licensed investigator under ORS 703.430 and who engages in the business of obtaining or furnishing, or who solicits or accepts employment to obtain or furnish, information about:
(a) Crimes or wrongs done or threatened against the United States or any state or territory of the United States;
(b) The identity, habits, conduct, business, occupation, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activities, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation or character of any person;
(c) The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property;
(d) The cause of or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, damages or injuries to persons or property; or
(e) Evidence to be used before any court, board, officer, referee, arbitrator or investigation committee. [1997 c.870 §1; 2001 c.838 §1; 2005 c.613 §9]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 17 - Occupations

Chapter 703 - Truth Verification and Deception Detection; Investigators

Section 703.010 - Definitions.

Section 703.030 - Purpose; construction.

Section 703.060 - License classes.

Section 703.070 - License applications; form; nonrefundable fee.

Section 703.080 - License qualifications.

Section 703.090 - General polygraph examiner license qualifications; authority of department to require fingerprints; statement on refusal to issue license; limitations on liability of department.

Section 703.100 - Term and renewal of licenses.

Section 703.110 - Fees.

Section 703.120 - Nonresident licensees; service of process.

Section 703.130 - Reciprocity for persons licensed in another jurisdiction; qualifications; fee.

Section 703.140 - Display of license; notification of change of place of business.

Section 703.200 - Issuance of licenses; examination and internship requirements.

Section 703.210 - Suspension, revocation or issuance refusal; conditions.

Section 703.230 - Procedures and rules.

Section 703.310 - Polygraph equipment requirements; use of noncomplying equipment prohibited; remedy for violation.

Section 703.335 - Equipment police officer may use to detect deception or verify truth.

Section 703.401 - Definitions.

Section 703.407 - Expert witness exception.

Section 703.411 - Exceptions.

Section 703.415 - Investigator’s license qualifications.

Section 703.425 - Application requirements; fee; rules; investigation of applicant.

Section 703.430 - Issuance of license; expiration; rules; fees.

Section 703.435 - Identification card; rules; obligation to carry; replacement; fees.

Section 703.445 - Renewal procedure; fee; penalty; rules; inactive status.

Section 703.447 - Continuing education.

Section 703.450 - Requirements of conduct.

Section 703.460 - Information required; designation of agent for service of process.

Section 703.465 - Discipline or issuance refusal.

Section 703.470 - Opportunity for hearing; judicial review.

Section 703.473 - Confidentiality of investigator personal identifying information and client files.

Section 703.480 - Board and department duties; rules; fees.

Section 703.993 - Criminal penalties for investigators.

Section 703.995 - Civil penalties for investigators.