As used in ORS 703.401 to 703.490, 703.993 and 703.995, unless the context otherwise requires: (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 […]
[1989 c.1055 §4; 1995 c.386 §9; renumbered 8.420 in 1995]
[1989 c.1055 §8; 1995 c.386 §10; renumbered 8.430 in 1995]
A person may not act as an investigator or represent that the person is an investigator unless that person is licensed under ORS 703.430. [1997 c.870 §2; 2001 c.838 §2]
[1989 c.1055 §§2,3,7(2); 1995 c.386 §11; renumbered 8.435 in 1995]
The licensing requirement of ORS 703.405 does not apply to a person while the person is: (1) Providing testimony in a court as an expert under ORS 40.410; or (2) Conducting investigations or reviews or engaging in other activities in preparation for providing testimony in a court as an expert under ORS 40.410. [2003 c.687 […]
[1989 c.1055 §5; 1995 c.386 §12; renumbered 8.440 in 1995]
[1989 c.1055 §14; 1991 c.703 §39; 1991 c.794 §1; 1995 c.386 §13; renumbered 8.445 in 1995]
ORS 703.401 to 703.490, 703.993 and 703.995 do not apply to: (1) A person employed exclusively by one employer in connection with the affairs of that employer only; (2) An officer or employee of the United States, or of this state, or a political subdivision of either, while the officer or employee is engaged in […]
[1989 c.1055 §6; 1995 c.386 §14; renumbered 8.450 in 1995]
[1989 c.1055 §§9,11; 1995 c.386 §15; renumbered 8.455 in 1995]
In order to obtain a private investigator’s license, a person: (1) Must be at least 18 years of age; (2) Must be eligible to work in the United States; (3) Must not have committed any act that constitutes grounds for denial of a private investigator’s license; (4) Must have obtained a passing score on the […]
(1) An application for a private investigator’s license or a provisional investigator’s license must be in writing on a form prescribed by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, stating the applicant’s: (a) Legal name; (b) Birthdate; (c) Citizenship; (d) Physical description; (e) Current residence; (f) Residence for the preceding 10 years; (g) Current […]
(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall issue: (a) A private investigator’s license if the applicant has satisfied the requirements of ORS 703.415 and 703.425 and is in compliance with the rules of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training and the department. (b) A provisional investigator’s license if the applicant […]
(1) When issuing a license under ORS 703.430, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall also issue an identification card of a size, design and content as may be determined by the department by rule. (2) An investigator shall carry at all times, while engaged in the practice of investigating, the identification card […]
The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may enter into a reciprocal agreement with the appropriate official of any other state to allow an investigator licensed in the other state to operate in Oregon if the department determines that the requirements for licensure in that state are substantially similar to the requirements under Oregon […]
(1) An investigator who desires to continue to practice in this state must apply for renewal and pay the renewal fee as prescribed by rule of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training on or before the renewal date of the license. Any person who […]
(1)(a) An investigator issued a private investigator’s license must complete at least 32 hours of continuing education every two years. (b) An investigator issued a provisional investigator’s license must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education every two years. (2) An investigator may carry no more than 15 hours of continuing education from one […]
A licensed investigator: (1) May not knowingly make any false report to an employer or client. (2) May not commit fraud or deceit toward a client or employer. (3) May not knowingly violate a court order or injunction in the course of business as an investigator. (4) May not commit an act that reflects adversely […]
(1) A licensed investigator shall provide the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training with: (a) The investigator’s legal name, home address and home telephone number; and (b) The name, physical and mailing addresses and telephone number of the investigator’s business. (2) In addition to the information required by subsection (1) of this section, a […]
