Oregon Statutes 137.707 – Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court; lesser included offenses; return to juvenile court
(1) When a person waived under ORS § 419C.349 (1)(a) is convicted of an offense listed in subsection (4) of this section, the court shall impose at least the presumptive term of imprisonment provided for the offense in subsection (4) of this section. The court may impose a greater presumptive term if otherwise permitted by law, but may not impose a lesser term. The person is not, during the service of the term of imprisonment, eligible for release on post-prison supervision or any form of temporary leave from custody. The person is not eligible for any reduction in the minimum sentence for any reason under ORS § 421.121 or any other provision of law. The person is eligible for a hearing and conditional release under ORS § 420A.203 and 420A.206.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 137.707
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Presentence report: A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence. Source: U.S. Courts
- Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles established by the United States Sentencing Commission that trial judges use to determine the sentence for a convicted defendant. Source: U.S. Courts
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) ORS § 138.052, 163.105 and 163.150 apply to sentencing a person prosecuted under this section and convicted of aggravated murder under ORS § 163.095 except that a person who was under 18 years of age at the time the offense was committed is not subject to a sentence of death or life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole.
(3) The court shall commit the person to the legal and physical custody of the Department of Corrections.
(4) The offenses to which this section applies and the presumptive sentences are:
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(5) If a person charged with an offense under this section is found guilty of a lesser included offense and the lesser included offense is:
(a) An offense listed in subsection (4) of this section, the court shall sentence the person as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
(b) Not an offense listed in subsection (4) of this section:
(A) But constitutes an offense for which waiver is authorized under ORS § 419C.349 (1)(b), the court, upon motion of the district attorney, shall hold a hearing to determine whether to retain jurisdiction or to transfer the case to juvenile court for disposition. In determining whether to retain jurisdiction, the court shall consider the criteria for waiver in ORS § 419C.349. If the court retains jurisdiction, the court shall sentence the person as an adult under sentencing guidelines. If the court does not retain jurisdiction, the court shall:
(i) Order that a presentence report be prepared;
(ii) Set forth in a memorandum any observations and recommendations that the court deems appropriate;
(iii) Enter an order transferring the case to the juvenile court for disposition under ORS § 419C.067 and 419C.411; and
(iv) Enter an order providing that all court records of the case are subject to the same limitations on inspection, copying and disclosure of records, reports and materials as those set forth under ORS § 419A.255.
(B) And is not an offense for which waiver is authorized under ORS § 419C.349 (1)(b), the court may not sentence the person. The court shall:
(i) Order that a presentence report be prepared;
(ii) Set forth in a memorandum any observations and recommendations that the court deems appropriate;
(iii) Enter an order transferring the case to the juvenile court for disposition under ORS § 419C.067 and 419C.411; and
(iv) Enter an order providing that all court records of the case are subject to the same limitations on inspection, copying and disclosure of records, reports and materials as those set forth under ORS § 419A.255.
(6) When a person is charged under this section, other offenses based on the same act or transaction shall be charged as separate counts in the same accusatory instrument and consolidated for trial, whether or not the other offenses are aggravated murder or offenses listed in subsection (4) of this section. If it appears, upon motion, that the state or the person charged is prejudiced by the joinder and consolidation of offenses, the court may order an election or separate trials of counts or provide whatever other relief justice requires.
(7)(a) If a person charged and tried as provided in subsection (6) of this section is found guilty of aggravated murder or an offense listed in subsection (4) of this section and one or more other offenses, the court shall impose the sentence for aggravated murder or the offense listed in subsection (4) of this section as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section and shall impose sentences for the other offenses as otherwise provided by law.
(b) If a person charged and tried as provided in subsection (6) of this section is not found guilty of aggravated murder or an offense listed in subsection (4) of this section, but is found guilty of one of the other charges that constitutes an offense for which waiver is authorized under ORS § 419C.349 (1)(b), the court, upon motion of the district attorney, shall hold a hearing to determine whether to retain jurisdiction or to transfer the case to juvenile court for disposition. In determining whether to retain jurisdiction, the court shall consider the criteria for waiver in ORS § 419C.349. If the court retains jurisdiction, the court shall sentence the person as an adult under sentencing guidelines. If the court does not retain jurisdiction, the court shall:
(A) Order that a presentence report be prepared;
(B) Set forth in a memorandum any observations and recommendations that the court deems appropriate;
(C) Enter an order transferring the case to the juvenile court for disposition under ORS § 419C.067 and 419C.411; and
(D) Enter an order providing that all court records of the case are subject to the same limitations on inspection, copying and disclosure of records, reports and materials as those set forth under ORS § 419A.255. [1995 c.422 § 49; 1995 c.421 § 4; 1997 c.852 § 3; 1999 c.1055 § 12; 2007 c.867 § 6; 2011 c.334 § 2; 2019 c.634 § 5; 2019 c.635 § 11]
See second note under 137.700.