ORS 138.694
Appointed counsel


(1)

A person described in ORS 138.690 (Commencement of DNA testing proceedings) is entitled to counsel during all stages of the proceedings described in ORS 138.692 (Motion for DNA testing), 138.696 (Test results), 138.697 (Appeal of court order) and 138.700 (Entry of unidentified profile into DNA databases).

(2)

A person described in ORS 138.690 (Commencement of DNA testing proceedings) may file a petition in the circuit court in which the judgment of conviction was entered requesting the appointment of counsel at state expense to assist the person in determining whether to file a motion under ORS 138.692 (Motion for DNA testing). The petition must be accompanied by:

(a)

A completed affidavit of eligibility for appointment of counsel at state expense; and

(b)

An affidavit stating that:

(A)

The person meets the criteria in ORS 138.690 (Commencement of DNA testing proceedings);

(B)

The person is innocent of the charge for which the person was convicted; and

(C)

The person is without sufficient funds and assets, as shown by the affidavit required by paragraph (a) of this subsection, to hire an attorney to represent the person in determining whether to file a motion under ORS 138.692 (Motion for DNA testing).

(3)

The court shall grant a petition filed under this section if:

(a)

The petitioner complies with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section; and

(b)

It appears to the court that the petitioner is financially unable to employ suitable counsel possessing skills and experience commensurate with the nature and complexity of the matter.

(4)

An attorney appointed under this section:

(a)

If other than counsel provided pursuant to ORS 151.460, is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel); or

(b)

If counsel provided pursuant to ORS 151.460, is entitled to expenses as provided in ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel). [2001 c.697 §4; 2007 c.800 §3; 2015 c.564 §3; 2019 c.368 §5]
Note: See note under 138.688 (Definitions).

Source: Section 138.694 — Appointed counsel, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors138.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Where defendant filed petition for appointed counsel simultaneously with motion for post-conviction DNA testing under ORS 138.690 and 138.692, defendant’s petition for counsel was timely under this section. State v. Templeton, 275 Or App 69, 364 P3d 6 (2015)

138.005
Definitions for ORS 138.010 to 138.310
138.010
Mode of review
138.015
Statutes applicable to appeals
138.020
Who may appeal
138.030
Parties designated “appellant” and “respondent”
138.035
Appeal by defendant
138.045
Appeal by state
138.052
Appeal from judgment of conviction and sentence of death
138.057
Appeal from judgment involving violation
138.065
Appeal from judgment or order deciding special statutory proceeding
138.071
Time within which appeal must be taken
138.081
Service and filing of notice of appeal
138.085
Content requirements for certain notices of appeal
138.090
Signature to notice of appeal
138.105
Appeal by defendant
138.115
Appeal by state
138.210
Failure to file brief by appellant
138.225
Summary affirmation
138.227
Joint motion to vacate and remand
138.255
Court of Appeals certification of appeal to Supreme Court in lieu of disposition
138.257
Determination on appeal
138.261
Time within which certain appeals must be decided
138.275
Notice to parties concerning modified judgment or order or supplemental judgment
138.285
Order staying execution of sentence
138.295
Stay of judgment or order on appeal by state
138.305
Delivery of defendant under sentence of imprisonment to intake center
138.310
Notice to court below when public defense services executive director certifies costs, expenses or compensation
138.480
Public Defense Services Commission to provide representation for prisoner in proceeding before appellate court
138.500
Appointment of counsel and furnishing of transcript for appellant without funds
138.504
Waiver of counsel
138.510
Persons who may file petition for relief
138.520
Relief which court may grant
138.525
Dismissal of meritless petition
138.527
Frivolous petition or response
138.530
When relief must be granted
138.540
Petition for relief as exclusive remedy for challenging conviction
138.550
Availability of relief as affected by prior judicial proceedings
138.560
Procedure upon filing petition for relief
138.570
Who shall be named as defendant
138.580
Petition
138.585
Access to confidential jury records
138.590
Petitioner may proceed as a financially eligible person
138.610
Pleadings
138.615
Disclosure of witness information
138.620
Hearing
138.622
Appearance by communication device
138.625
Victim testimony
138.627
Victim’s rights
138.630
Evidence of events occurring at trial of petitioner
138.640
Judgment
138.650
Appeal
138.660
Summary affirmation of judgment
138.665
Remand for reconsideration of judgment or order
138.670
Admissibility, at new trial, of testimony of witness at first trial
138.680
Short title
138.686
Automatic stay of sentence of death for federal appeal and state post-conviction relief
138.688
Definitions
138.690
Commencement of DNA testing proceedings
138.692
Motion for DNA testing
138.694
Appointed counsel
138.696
Test results
138.697
Appeal of court order
138.698
Effect of setting aside conviction on plea agreement
138.700
Entry of unidentified profile into DNA databases
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