Is your sister-in-law a relative?

The answer is, it depends!

The definition of a relative in ORS 244.020(16) includes a public official's:

Spouse
Parent, Stepparent
Sibling, Stepsibling
Child
Daughter-in-law, Son-in-law
Spouse's family

So if she is your spouse's sibling, then she would be considered your relative. However, if she is married to your sibling, she would not meet the definition of relative under the law.

Is your sister-in-law a relative?

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