Source: https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/2007/163.105
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ORS 163.105 - Sentencing options for aggravated murder - 2007 Oregon Revised Statutes
2007 ORS Vol. 4 Chapter 163 Section 163.105
ORS 163.105¹
(1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 137.700 (Offenses requiring imposition of mandatory minimum sentences), when a defendant is convicted of aggravated murder as defined by ORS 163.095 ("Aggravated murder" defined), the defendant shall be sentenced, pursuant to ORS 163.150 (Sentencing for aggravated murder), to death, life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole or life imprisonment.
(4) The board’s final order shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law. The findings of fact shall consist of a concise statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings as to each contested issue of fact and as to each ultimate fact required to support the board’s order.
(5) Not less than two years after the denial of the relief sought in a petition under this section, the prisoner may petition again for a change in the terms of confinement. Further petitions for a change may be filed at intervals of not less than two years thereafter. [1977 c.370 §2; 1981 c.873 §4; 1985 c.3 §1; 1987 c.158 §23; 1987 c.803 §20; 1989 c.720 §1; 1991 c.126 §8; 1995 c.421 §2; 1999 c.59 §31; 1999 c.782 §5; 2007 c.717 §1]
Note: Section 4, chapter 717, Oregon Laws 2007, provides:
Sec. 4. (1) The amendments to ORS 144.110 (Restriction on parole of persons sentenced to minimum terms), 163.105 (Sentencing options for aggravated murder) and 163.115 (Murder) by sections 1, 2 and 3 of this 2007 Act apply to hearings conducted on or after the effective date of this 2007 Act [June 28, 2007].
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the amendments to ORS 144.110 (Restriction on parole of persons sentenced to minimum terms), 163.105 (Sentencing options for aggravated murder) and 163.115 (Murder) by sections 1, 2 and 3 of this 2007 Act do not apply to hearings conducted on or after the effective date of this 2007 Act if:
(a) The prisoner has petitioned the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision for a hearing under ORS 163.105 (Sentencing options for aggravated murder) or 163.115 (Murder) prior to the effective date of this 2007 Act;
(b) The prisoner was eligible for a hearing at the time the petition was filed; and
(c) The prisoner has not been granted a hearing on the petition that was filed prior to the effective date of this 2007 Act. [2007 c.717 §4]
Once Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision finds that prisoner is capable of rehabilita­tion, change in terms of confine­ment is mandatory. Norris v. Board of Parole, 152 Or App 57, 952 P2d 1037 (1998), aff'd 331 Or 194, 13 P3d 104 (2000)
1 Legislative Counsel Committee, CHAPTER 163—Offenses Against Persons, https://­www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/­bills_laws/­Archive/­2007ors163.­pdf (2007) (last ac­cessed Feb. 12, 2009).