Same pay.......more benefits!

[Mark Padgett]

A few years ago, we passed a law here in Oregon that makes assaulting a sports official during the performance of their duties a class A misdemeanor. Having it elevated to this level means District Attorneys will prosecute and it can include both a heavy fine and possibly jail time.

I was one of many who testified in committee hearings in favor of the bill. It was also endorsed by NASO.

To my knowledge, no one has been charged with it yet.

BTW - I carry a copy of the statute in my ref bag.

[jcarter]

I will have to check again, I went through this when one of my softball umpires was beat up.

I think Indiana did pass the law that changed it to, if there is physical violence it raises the offense to a class C felony charge.