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 persons life; (b) Is found guilty except for insanity of taking a persons life; or (c) Is found responsible except for insanity of taking a persons life.
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