SB 835

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Mar 03, 2021
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating to early medical release from prison; declaring an emergency; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.

Abstract

Modifies procedures for early medical release of adult in custody from prison. Directs Department of Corrections to inform adults in custody concerning release process and develop application form. Establishes Medical Release Advisory Committee within State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. Specifies qualifications of members of committee. Requires board to follow release recommendation of committee unless adult in custody poses specific danger to another person or public that outweighs compassionate reasons for release. Provides that staff attorney of committee may petition court for resentencing in order to effectuate early medical release. Directs Department of Corrections to annually report data concerning medical release to committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (4)

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Jun 27, 2021

Senate

In committee upon adjournment.

Apr 23, 2021

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

Apr 23, 2021

Senate

Recommendation: Do Pass and be referred to Ways and Means.

Apr 14, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Apr 13, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Mar 29, 2021

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Mar 03, 2021

Senate

Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.

Mar 03, 2021

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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