ORS 420A.203
Eligibility for second look

  • report to sentencing court
  • hearing
  • disposition

(1)

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(a)

This section and ORS 420A.206 (Conditional release) apply only to a person who:

(A)

Was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense for which the person was sentenced to a term of imprisonment, who committed the offense on or after June 30, 1995, and who was:
(i)
Sentenced to a term of imprisonment of at least 24 months following waiver under ORS 419C.349 (Grounds for waiving youth to adult court) (1)(b), 419C.352 (Grounds for waiving youth under 15 years of age), 419C.364 (Waiver of future cases) or 419C.370 (Waiver of motor vehicle, boating, game, violation and property cases); or
(ii)
Sentenced to a term of imprisonment of at least 24 months under ORS 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) or 137.712 (Exceptions to ORS 137.700 and 137.707); or

(B)

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(i)
Was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of all offenses for which the person was sentenced to a term of imprisonment;
(ii)
Is in the physical custody of the Oregon Youth Authority; and
(iii)
Has a projected release date, as determined by the Department of Corrections, that falls on or after the person’s 25th birthday and before the person’s 27th birthday.

(b)

When a person described in paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection has served one-half of the sentence imposed or when a person described in paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection attains 24 years and six months of age, the sentencing court shall determine what further commitment or disposition is appropriate as provided in this section. As used in this subsection and subsection (2) of this section, “sentence imposed” means the total period of mandatory incarceration imposed for all convictions resulting from a single prosecution or criminal proceeding not including any reduction in the sentence under ORS 421.121 (Reduction in term of incarceration) or any other statute.

(2)

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(a)

No more than 120 days and not less than 60 days before the date on which a person has served one-half of the sentence imposed or attains 24 years and six months of age, the Oregon Youth Authority or the Department of Corrections, whichever has physical custody of the person, shall file in the sentencing court a notice and request that the court set a time and place for the hearing required under this section. The youth authority or department shall serve the person with a copy of the notice and request for hearing on or before the date of filing.

(b)

Upon receiving the notice and request for a hearing under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the sentencing court shall schedule a hearing for a date not more than 30 days after the date on which the person will have served one-half of the sentence imposed or attains 24 years and six months of age, or such later date as is agreed upon by the parties.

(c)

The court shall notify the following of the time and place of the hearing:

(A)

The person and, if the person is under 18 years of age, the person’s parents;

(B)

The records supervisor of the correctional institution in which the person is incarcerated; and

(C)

The district attorney who prosecuted the case.

(d)

The court shall make reasonable efforts to notify the following of the time and place of the hearing:

(A)

The victim and, if the victim is under 18 years of age, the victim’s parents or legal guardian; and

(B)

Any other person who has filed a written request with the court to be notified of any hearing concerning the transfer, discharge or release of the person.

(e)

Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this subsection, the court may delay the hearing for good cause.

(3)

In a hearing under this section:

(a)

The person and the state are parties to the proceeding.

(b)

The person has the right to appear with counsel. If the person requests that the court appoint counsel and the court determines that the person is financially eligible for appointed counsel at state expense, the court shall order that counsel be appointed.

(c)

The district attorney represents the state.

(d)

The court shall determine admissibility of evidence as if the hearing were a sentencing proceeding.

(e)

The court may consider, when relevant, written reports of the Oregon Youth Authority, the Department of Corrections and qualified experts, in addition to the testimony of witnesses. Within a reasonable time before the hearing, as determined by the court, the person must be given the opportunity to examine all reports and other documents concerning the person that the state, the Oregon Youth Authority or the Department of Corrections intends to submit for consideration by the court at the hearing.

(f)

Except as otherwise provided by law or by order of the court based on good cause, the person must be given access to the records maintained in the person’s case by the Oregon Youth Authority and the Department of Corrections.

(g)

The person may examine all of the witnesses called by the state, may subpoena and call witnesses to testify on the person’s behalf and may present evidence and argument. The court may permit witnesses to appear by telephone or other two-way electronic communication device.

(h)

The hearing must be recorded.

(i)

The hearing and the record of the hearing are open to the public.

(j)

The question to be decided is which of the dispositions provided in subsection (4) of this section should be ordered in the case.

(k)

The person has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the person has been rehabilitated and reformed, and if conditionally released, the person would not be a threat to the safety of the victim, the victim’s family or the community and that the person would comply with the release conditions.

(4)

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(a)

At the conclusion of the hearing and after considering and making findings regarding each of the factors in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the court shall order one of the following dispositions:

(A)

Order that the person serve the entire remainder of the sentence of imprisonment imposed, taking into account any reduction in the sentence under ORS 421.121 (Reduction in term of incarceration) or any other statute, with the person’s physical custody determined under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county), 420.011 (Admissions to youth correction facilities) and 420A.200 (Duration of custody of Oregon Youth Authority).

(B)

Order that the person be conditionally released under ORS 420A.206 (Conditional release) at such time as the court may order, if the court finds that the person:
(i)
Has been rehabilitated and reformed;
(ii)
Is not a threat to the safety of the victim, the victim’s family or the community; and
(iii)
Will comply with the conditions of release.

(b)

In making the determination under this section, the court shall consider:

(A)

The experiences and character of the person before and after commitment to the Oregon Youth Authority or the Department of Corrections;

(B)

The person’s juvenile and criminal records;

(C)

The person’s mental, emotional and physical health;

(D)

The gravity of the loss, damage or injury caused or attempted, during or as part of the criminal act for which the person was convicted and sentenced;

(E)

The manner in which the person committed the criminal act for which the person was convicted and sentenced;

(F)

The person’s efforts, participation and progress in rehabilitation programs since the person’s conviction;

(G)

The results of any mental health or substance abuse treatment;

(H)

Whether the person demonstrates accountability and responsibility for past and future conduct;

(I)

Whether the person has made and will continue to make restitution to the victim and the community;

(J)

Whether the person will comply with and benefit from all conditions that will be imposed if the person is conditionally released;

(K)

The safety of the victim, the victim’s family and the community;

(L)

The recommendations of the district attorney, the Oregon Youth Authority and the Department of Corrections; and

(M)

Any other relevant factors or circumstances raised by the state, the Oregon Youth Authority, the Department of Corrections or the person.

(5)

The court shall provide copies of its disposition order under subsection (4) of this section to the parties, to the records supervisor of the correctional institution in which the person is incarcerated and to the manager of the institution-based records office of the Department of Corrections.

(6)

The person or the state may appeal an order entered under this section. On appeal, the appellate court’s review is limited to claims that:

(a)

The disposition is not authorized under this section;

(b)

The court failed to comply with the requirements of this section in imposing the disposition; or

(c)

The findings of the court are not supported by substantial evidence in the record.

(7)

A person described in subsection (1)(a)(B) of this section may waive a hearing under this section. [1995 c.422 §53; 1997 c.727 §15; 2001 c.962 §99; 2019 c.634 §22]

Source: Section 420A.203 — Eligibility for second look; report to sentencing court; hearing; disposition, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420A.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Person’s eligibility for second look is reviewable on appeal of dispositional order entered under this section, but not reviewable on appeal of order of conditional release entered under ORS 420A.206. State v. Walraven, 293 Or App 406, 428 P3d 958 (2018)

Law Review Citations

23 LCLR 465 (2019)

420A.005
Definitions
420A.010
Creation and duties
420A.012
Recidivism
420A.014
Enumeration of duties not exclusive
420A.015
Director
420A.017
Senate confirmation of director
420A.020
Subordinate officers and employees
420A.021
Authority of Oregon Youth Authority to require fingerprints
420A.022
Certification of employees to provide mental health services
420A.023
Authority of youth correction officers to exercise power of peace officer
420A.025
Rules
420A.030
Oregon Youth Authority Account
420A.032
Revolving fund
420A.035
Authorization to deposit money belonging to adjudicated youths and youth in authority custody in trust account
420A.040
Provision of juvenile corrections programs and services to tribal adjudicated youth
420A.100
Authority to establish and operate
420A.105
Rules
420A.108
Policy regarding rules and consequences for violations of rules
420A.111
Levels of custody
420A.115
Parole of adjudicated youths
420A.120
Suspension of parole or conditional release
420A.122
Notice of release or discharge of adjudicated youth
420A.125
Adjudicated youths
420A.130
Reentry support and services
420A.135
Secure regional youth facilities
420A.145
Regional youth accountability camps
420A.147
Placement in regional youth accountability camps
420A.155
Regional residential academies
420A.200
Duration of custody of Oregon Youth Authority
420A.203
Eligibility for second look
420A.206
Conditional release
420A.220
Damage to property of employee of Oregon Youth Authority
420A.223
Juvenile Justice Information System
420A.300
Policy
420A.305
Facilitated dialogue and responsibility letter bank program communications
420A.310
Confidentiality of communications
420A.315
Rules
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