Criminals

SB 517 prohibits denying license based on criminal record

Posted on March 29, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill prohibits a licensing board, commission, or agency from denying, suspending, or revoking occupational or professional licenses solely for those who were convicted of serious crimes as juveniles. This bill would place an undue burden on professional and occupational licensing boards, commissions, or agencies to do their due diligence. A crime need not relate to what is being applied…

HB 4075 Presumption of restitution evidence

Posted on March 24, 2022 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

SB 1511 Right to retrial for non-unanimous verdict

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

SJR 202 Restricts release of prisoners

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE:YES
Died in Committee

Law that limits mugshot releases goes into effect in Oregon this week

Posted on November 3, 2021 by BJ | 2 Comments

Booking photos will no longer be released to the public in Oregon, in an effort to protect the privacy and safety of people who have not been convicted of a crime. The law prohibits the release of mugshots except in specific circumstances, such as to other law enforcement agencies and to the public in the case of an emergency. Proponents…