Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 255 - BOARD OF PAROLE AND POST-PRISON SUPERVISION
Division 35 - APPLICATIONS OF THE GUIDELINES TO ESTABLISH A PRISON TERM
Section 255-035-0030 - Parole Denial
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 255-035-0030
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Except when the result is life imprisonment, the board, with a majority vote of members, may deny parole pursuant to ORS 144.120(4) when:
(a) The commitment offense included particularly
violent or otherwise dangerous criminal conduct as defined by section
255-005-0005(30); or
(b) Two (2) or more
Class A or Class B felony convictions preceded the commitment offense; or
(c) The inmate's record includes a psychiatric or
psychological diagnosis of a present severe emotional disturbance such as to
constitute a danger to the health and safety of the community.
(2) When the result of parole denial is life in prison, the board shall agree unanimously.
(3) A panel may refer the matter to the full board with the recommendation that the board deny parole based on the criteria listed in subsection (1) of this section.
(4) When the board chooses not to set a parole release date, it shall clearly state on the record the facts and specific reasons for that decision.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 144.120(4)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 144.120(4)
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