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Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.

It became law on Apr 7.

OR SB 1515 · Senate Bill · 2026R1

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Became law
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Senate
Latest action
Apr 14

Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 14

What it does

Modifies provisions relating to petitions for compensation for wrongful conviction. Creates a new post-conviction relief petition process when a person has a conviction that is based on scientific expert testimony, scientific expert evidence or scientific expert opinion derived from specified discredited forensic science disciplines. Sunsets the new petition process on January 2, 2031. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Law in Oregon. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.

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