Section 162.247 - Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer(1) A person commits the crime of interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer if the person, knowing that another person is a peace officer or a parole and probation officer as defined in ORS 181A.355, intentionally or knowingly acts in a manner that prevents, or attempts to prevent, the peace officer or parole and probation officer from performing the lawful duties of the officer with regards to another person or a criminal investigation.(2) Interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer is a Class A misdemeanor.(3) This section does not apply in situations in which the person is engaging in passive resistance.(4) A person may not be arrested or charged under this section if the person is arrested or charged for another offense based on the same conduct.Amended by 2021 Ch. 254, § 1, eff. 6/11/2021.1997 c.719 §1; 1999 c.1040 §7; 2005 c. 668, § 1 162.247 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 162 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.