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Oregon Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
163A.010
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163A.010
181.805
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SOR/pages/or_reg_sex_crimes.aspx
What information must registrants provide?
181.592(2)
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/2009/181.592
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?
Yes 161.725
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/161.725
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None found.
What is the age of consent?
Age 18 163.435
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/163.435
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?
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SOR/Pages/faqs.aspx
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SOR/Pages/index.aspx
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SOR/Pages/prog_info.aspx
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/citizen_engagement/Pages/How-an-Idea-Becomes-Law.aspx
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/citizen_engagement/Pages/Legislative-Process.aspx
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Multiple search methods given
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/citizen_engagement/Pages/Find-a-Bill.aspx
Best keywords are:
Sexual; sex offense; sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
e-subscribe for bill alerts
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/citizen_engagement/Pages/e-Subscribe.aspx
track by bill #
https://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/
paid subscription; choose state
http://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/bill-tracking-and-subscription-services.aspx
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Senate Judiciary
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017I1/Committees/SJUD/Overview
House Judiciary
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017I1/Committees/HJUD/Overview
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/senate/Pages/SenatorsAll.aspx
House
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/house/Pages/RepresentativesAll.aspx
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/