(1) The court may impose a sentence outside the presumptive sentence or sentence range made presumptive under ORS § 137.669 for a specific offense if it finds there are substantial and compelling reasons justifying a deviation from the presumptive sentence.

(2) Whenever the court imposes a sentence outside the presumptive sentence it shall set forth the reasons for its decision in the manner required by rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. [1987 c.619 § 6; 1989 c.790 § 39; 1995 c.420 § 8]

See note under 137.651.