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While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. Users must accept all risks associated with actions taken based on this information. Please help us improve by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at https://narsol.org/wiki-response/

Oregon Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

What information must registrants provide?

How frequently must they register? And for how long?

Yearly 163A.010(3)(C)
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.010
Lifetime is implied, through petition for early removal allowed after 10 years in some cases. 163A.120
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.120
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, most level 1 registrants will have the right to petition for relief. 163A.125
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.125

Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?

Yes; only those classified predatory are on the website.
FAQshttp://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SOR/Pages/faqs.aspx
181.800
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.215
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, only those classified as level 3 will be on the website. 163A.215
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.215

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

Supervision fee 163A.035(5)
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.035
Comm. Notification 163A.215
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.215
Residency restrictions children/living with another SO while on parole or probation144.642
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/2009/144.642
Proximity (level 3)163.476
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163.476

Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?

Yes, a court-based process. 163A.120
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.120
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, an administrative process will be implemented that will eventually replace the court-based system. 163A.125
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.125

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?

Nothing specific found.

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?

Within 10 days 163A.020
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.020

State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration

What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?

Life for some offenses 137.719
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/137.719
Mandatory min. sentences
http://www.crimevictimsunited.org/measure11/presentation/pdf/sentences.pdf
Other statutes are listed here, primarily under sexual offenses:
https://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SOR/pages/or_reg_sex_crimes.aspx
Each would have to be looked up separately in the ORS search window here:
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/Pages/ORS.aspx

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

No.

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

What are the state civil commitment laws?

None found.

Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?

Yes; actor must be older by 3 or more years 163.345
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163.345

Info for State Advocates

Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?

Yes; as soon as released from prison 137.281
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/137.281

What does the state say about persons who are required to register?

How does the state’s legislative process work?

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Best keywords are:

Sexual; sex offense; sex offender

How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

3565 Trelstad Ave SE
Salem, OR 97317
Email: sexoffender.questions@state.or.us​​
Phone: 503-934-1258
http://www.oregon.gov/osp/SOR/Pages/contact_us.aspx

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

Oregon Voices
http://www.oregonvoices.org/

Oregon’s new modified risk-based registry is complicated. To help registrants understand and navigate the new system, Oregon Voices has developed an informational flow chart. It will soon be available on their website.

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

Partnership for Safety and Justice (PSJ works for evidence-based criminal justice reform)
https://safetyandjustice.org/

Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

Oregon CURE (CURE is a support group for families with a member in prison for any reason)
https://oregoncure.org/

Other helpful information

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