Oregon Statutes 135.793 – Procedure where untried instrument pending against prisoner in another state
Any officer of a jurisdiction in this state in which an untried accusatory instrument is pending against a prisoner in another state, and who desires to have the prisoner returned for trial, shall give written notice and a summary of the evidence against the prisoner to the Governor in the manner provided in ORS § 135.791. The Governor shall, within 10 days after receiving the notice and summary, send written direction to such officer either approving or disapproving the return of the prisoner. The direction by the Governor shall be final, and may be signed as provided in ORS § 135.791. The officer desiring return of a prisoner shall not seek the court approval provided for in paragraph (a) of Article IV of the Agreement on Detainers prior to receiving approval by the Governor. [1973 c.632 § 3]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 135.793
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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