HB 2825

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 11, 2021
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to sentencing mitigation; prescribing an effective date; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.

Abstract

Requires sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence defendant was subjected to domestic abuse that was significant factor in criminal behavior. Provides that such evidence constitutes substantial and compelling reasons justifying downward departure sentence. Authorizes court to impose lesser sentence even if sentence is mandatory or otherwise required by law. Creates procedure by which person currently serving sentence may petition court for resentencing if person was subjected to abuse that was significant factor in criminal behavior. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Jun 27, 2021

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Apr 13, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Mar 23, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 20, 2021

House

Referred to Judiciary.

Jan 11, 2021

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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