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255-075-0026 Waiver of Hearing (1) In all cases, the offender may waive the right to a hearing by signing a Notice of Rights form. A refusal to participate in the hearings process shall also constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing. (2) When the purpose of a hearing is to consider a parole or post-prison supervision violation, the waiver of the right to a hearing acknowledges that the offender violated the conditions in whole or in part and that the Sanction Authority may order local sanctions, may modify conditions of supervision may extend active supervision or that the Board may order return to prison, without further hearing. (3) When the purpose of the hearing is to modify parole or post-prison supervision conditions or, in the case of parole, to consider extending active supervision, the waiver of the hearing indicates acceptance of the modifications. (4) If the offender waives the right to a hearing, the offender may offer a written or verbal statement pertaining to the dispositional phase of the violation hearing. (5) If the hearing is conducted via teleconference or video conference, the offender shall submit written waiver of the right to a hearing to the Hearings Officer within five (5) days after the waiver. (6) The person delivering the Notice of Rights shall tape record or document in writing any statement made at the time of waiver. (7) If the offender waives the right to a hearing, the Hearings Officer or Supervising Officer shall submit to the Sanction Authority the following: (a) A Notice of Rights form; (b) Any written offender statements and/or a summary of oral statements; (c) The Hearing Summary, including a history of local interventions and sanctions ordered and a recommendation regarding disposition; (d) Any supporting information, including the supervising officer’s report and other documentary evidence submitted. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.050, 144.140 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-92 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 15-1988, f. & ef. 9-20-88 PAR 10-1988(Temp), f. & ef. 7-14-88 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84
255-075-0030 Board Rejection of Waiver If the Sanction Authority is not satisfied that the offender knowingly and intelligently waived his or her hearing rights or if it needs more information before making its decision, it may order a new hearing, to be conducted by the Hearings Officer or the Sanction Authority. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.050, 144.140 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84 2PB 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-1-79
255-075-0031 Hearings Process (1) The Hearings Officer shall conduct the violation hearing reasonably near the place of the alleged violation or the place of confinement or may conduct the hearing by teleconference or video conference. (2) Unless the Hearings Officer finds good cause on the record, the parole and post-prison supervision officer shall present information and evidence at the hearing and arrange for the presence of witnesses for the state. The parole and post-prison supervision officer shall make dispositional recommendations. (3) The Hearings Officer shall make a tape recording of the hearing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.050, 144.106, 144.140 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84
255-075-0035 Representation/Ability to Pay Attorney Fees (1) In all cases, the offender is entitled to representation by an attorney at the offender's own expense. (2) For Board cases only, if the Hearings Officer or the Board deems the offender indigent, and unable to pay for an attorney, the offender is entitled to a Board appointed attorney if the Board or Hearings Officer further finds that the offender has made a timely and colorable claim that: (a) The offender has not committed the alleged violation; (b) There are substantial or complex mitigating circumstances which make revocation inappropriate even if the offender admits violation or it is a matter of record; or (c) The offender appears incapable of representing themself. (3) For Board cases only, after a Board member has approved findings that there is a timely and colorable claim, the Hearings Officer may appoint an attorney. (4) When the Hearings Officer or Board refuses to appoint an attorney, the Hearings Officer or Board shall state the grounds for refusal in the record. (5) For Local Supervisory Authority cases, the Local Supervisory Authority may set its own criteria for appointment of an attorney and shall set its own standards for payment of appointed attorneys. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144. 050, 144.140 & 144.346 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.343 History: PAR 8-2020, amend filed 10/05/2020, effective 10/05/2020 PAR 6-2012, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-12 PAR 3-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-05 PAR 3-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-01 PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 6-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-91 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 15-1988, f. & ef. 9-20-88 PAR 10-1988(Temp), f. & ef. 7-14-88 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84 2PB 1-1982, f. & ef. 5-19-82 2PB 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-1-79
255-075-0036 Board Subpoenas; Witness (1) Offenders shall make their own arrangements for calling and presenting witnesses. However, upon the request of any party to the hearing, and upon a proper showing of the relevance and reasonable scope of the testimony to be offered, the Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer shall issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses. In addition, the Sanction Authority or the Hearings Officer may subpoena documents when relevant. (2) The Board shall reimburse fees and mileage as prescribed by law to witnesses appearing under subpoena, other than the parties, state officers or employees, provided the Hearing Officer or Sanction Authority certifies that the witness’s testimony was relevant and material to the hearing. (3) The offender may present witnesses who have relevant information, and has the right to confront the persons or witnesses who have presented information against the offender. (4) The Hearings Officer or Sanction Authority may deny confrontation of witnesses by the offender if that confrontation would subject the witness to the risk of harm. (5) If the Hearings Officer or Sanction Authority denies confrontation of witnesses, the Hearings Officer or Sanction Authority shall state the reason(s) for the decision and conduct an independent examination of the witness on the record. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.347 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-92 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84
255-075-0040 Compelling of Witnesses: Contempt The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer or party requesting a subpoena, may seek contempt proceedings in the circuit court of any county against any person refusing to honor the subpoena. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.050, 144.140 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84 2PB 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-1-79
255-075-0042 Probable Cause; Preliminary Hearing; Deferral of Revocation Hearing (1) The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer may use evidence received and the order of a court at a preliminary hearing or a conviction or other reliable, relevant information to establish that probable cause exists to believe that the offender has committed a violation of a condition of parole or post-prison supervision. (2) Should the offender waive the right to a preliminary hearing, the waiver shall constitute a waiver of a probable cause hearing. (3) When the Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer defers completion of a violation hearing until a trial is over and until the court or the parole and post-prison supervision officer notifies the Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer of the final disposition of the case, the Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer shall use a finding of probable cause to support the decision to suspend and detain an offender charged with the commission of a new crime. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, the Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer shall not extend a deferral following a finding of probable cause for a period greater than 120 days from the date of the preliminary hearing or waiver, unless the offender is released from jail pending final disposition of the case, or waives in writing further delay. Subsequent waivers shall not extend beyond 120 days. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.050, 144.140 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-92 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84 2PB 1-1982, f. & ef. 5-19-82 2PB 12-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 11-25-81
255-075-0045 Evidence; Subpoena of Documents (1) The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer may receive the following as evidence at a violation hearing: (a) Oral testimony under oath; (b) Affidavits or other sworn statements; (c) Letters; (d) Documents; (e) Reports made in the course of official duty or professional practice (e.g., reports of law enforcement agencies, parole and post-prison supervision officers, doctors, psychologists, attorneys); (f) Uncertified copies of letters, documents, or reports shall be admissible in a revocation hearing if there is a reasonable showing by the person submitting the exhibit item that the copy is reliable; (g) Evidence of criminal activity even when charges have been dismissed, not brought, or the offender has been acquitted at trial; (h) Reliable hearsay evidence; or (i) Any evidence determined to be material, relevant, and reliable, regardless of its nature. (2) Upon the request of any party to the hearing, the Sanction Authority, or Hearings Officer, may issue a subpoena duces tecum upon a proper showing of relevant and reasonable scope of the documentary or physical evidence being sought. Otherwise, the offender shall make the offender’s own arrangements for presenting evidence. (3) The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer may exclude documents or physical evidence upon making a finding that such evidence would pose a hazard to facility security or would not assist in the resolution of the allegation(s). The reason for exclusion shall be made part of the record. (4) The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer may classify documents or physical evidence as confidential upon making a finding that revealing such evidence would pose a threat to the safety of the person providing the evidence. (5) The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer shall make evidence received without disclosing the identity of the witness a sealed part of the record. (6) When a witness is unavailable, the Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer may receive statements in the form of documentary evidence. The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer shall determine at an in-camera hearing the reliability and relevance of the absent witness’s statement. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.050, 144.140 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84 2PB 1-1982, f. & ef. 5-19-82 2PB 12-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 11-25-81 2PB 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-1-79
255-075-0046 Postponement (1) The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer may postpone a hearing for good cause and for a reasonable period of time, which shall not exceed 120 days. (2) The criteria for “good cause” include, but is not limited to: (a) The preparation of defense; (b) Illness or unavailability of the offender or other persons; (c) Gathering of additional evidence; or (d) Avoiding interference with an ongoing police investigation or pending prosecution. (3) The Sanction Authority, or Hearings Officer, may make a finding of a violation and defer disposition for a reasonable time which may exceed 120 days if such delay is reasonably necessary for the offender, the Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer to obtain information relevant to disposition decision. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.050, 144.140 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 History: PAR 8-2020, amend filed 10/05/2020, effective 10/05/2020 PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84
255-075-0055 Reopening Hearings: Criteria; Procedure (1) After the completion of a violation hearing, the Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer may reopen a hearing if substantial new information is discovered which was not known or could not be anticipated at the time of the hearing and which would significantly affect the outcome of the hearing. (2) The Sanction Authority or Hearings Officer shall send the offender notice of the decision to reopen the hearing and the new information to be considered. The re-opened hearing shall conform to the procedures of this Division. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.050, 144.140 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-1-79
255-075-0056 Hearings Record (1) The hearings record shall include: (a) A Hearings Report Summary; (b) A written statement of alleged violations; (c) Supporting materials, including documentary evidence admitted; (d) A signed Notice of Rights; (e) The Order of Parole or Post-Prison Supervision; (f) A notice of time and place of hearing; (g) A tape recording of the advice of rights and the hearing; (h) the supervising officer's report, including recommended dispositions; (i) The history of supervision, local sanctions and modifications; and (j) If any, the written waiver of the offender’s right to three working days notice of the hearing. (2) The Hearings Officer shall retain the tape recording used in subsection (1)(g) of this rule for (4) four years. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 98, 102, 106, 108, 346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 History: PAR 6-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-03 PAR 9-2002, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-02 PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84
255-075-0065 Ten Day Period for Offender’s Evidence and Exceptions (1) Within a reasonable time after the hearing, the Hearings Officer shall provide his or her report to the offender. (2) Unless the offender waives the right to respond, the offender shall have 10 days from the date the Hearings Officer mails the report to the offender to submit evidence and make written exceptions to the report for the Sanction Authority’s consideration. (3) If the offender waives the right to respond, the Hearings Officer shall include the waiver in the Hearings Officer’s report to the Sanction Authority. (4) When a Hearings Officer makes a final order pursuant to Board authority granted in writing, the offender shall not have a ten day period within which to submit evidence and written exceptions. The offender may appeal a Hearings Officer’s order under Division 80 of these rules. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.343(7) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 History: PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 4-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-30-92 PAR 5-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-91 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 1-1989(Temp), f. & ef. 4-19-89 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84 2PB 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-1-79
255-075-0067 Final Action: Authority to Impose Administrative (Local) Sanctions, Revoke Supervision or Modify Conditions of Supervision (1) If an offender waives a hearing after receipt and review of the notice of rights, as provided in OAR 255-075-0005(6) a supervising officer may order administrative sanctions, including a local confinement sanction not exceeding thirty (30) days. The Local Supervisory Authority’s designee may review the decision to order a local confinement sanction if the offender’s underlying sentence was for 12 months or less. The Board may review the decision if the underlying sentence was more than 12 months. (2) After a hearing, or if an offender waives a hearing after receipt of the notice of rights, as provided in OAR 255-075-0005(6), a Hearings Officer or agency designee may order administrative sanctions, including a local confinement sanction not exceeding sixty (60) days. The Hearings Officer or agency designee shall send a copy of the final order and report to the Sanction Authority and, upon request, shall send the record of the hearing as described in OAR 255-075-0056. The Hearings Officer or agency designee shall retain the record for four (4) years. (3) After a hearing, or waiver, the Board may order administrative sanctions for offenders originally sentenced to more than 12 months, and a Local Supervisory Authority designee may order administrative sanctions for offenders originally sentenced to 12 months or less. The Board or a Local Supervisory Authority designee ordered local administrative confinement sanction may not exceed ninety (90) days. (4) The Board (for offenders originally sentenced to more than 12 months) or the Local Supervisory Authority designee (for offenders originally sentenced to 12 months or less) may override any sanction ordered by a supervising officer, agency designee or Hearings Officer. (5) Administrative Sanctions, including local confinement shall be applied in accordance with the Department of Corrections rules for structured, intermediate sanctions, OAR 291-058-0010 et al., subject to jointly drafted revisions by the Department of Corrections and the Board. (6) If an administrative sanction is not sufficient to address the violation or to protect the public, the Sanction Authority may revoke supervision for a period(s) as set out in OAR 255-075-0079, or deny re-release for offenders on parole. (7) Conditions of supervision may be modified at any time by the Sanction Authority when necessary for the offender or public safety. If an offender objects to the modification, administrative review must be made within 45 days of the mailing date on the Board order or receipt of a written order by the Local Supervisory Authority. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.106 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-13-03 PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-93 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 4-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-30-92
255-075-0070 Final Action: Procedure (1) When a case comes before the Board or Supervisory Authority or designee for decision, the Board or Supervisory Authority shall consider the Hearings Officer’s report, and the offender’s evidence and exceptions. The Board or Supervisory Authority or designee shall enter a decision, and shall record the decision in accordance with the sanction/intervention guidelines, OAR 291-058-0010 et al. The Board shall vote in accordance with Exhibit K. (2) The Board or Supervisory Authority may adopt or reject any or all the Hearings Officer’s findings and recommendations. The Board or Supervisory Authority may find a violation of conditions not alleged, if the evidence admitted at the hearing supports the finding and the evidence is uncontroverted. The final order shall indicate the findings adopted by the Board or Supervisory Authority. (3) A copy of the final order shall be forwarded to the offender with notice of the right to administrative and judicial review. (4) All final orders of the Board are subject to Administrative Review by the Board prior to seeking judicial review. [ED. NOTE: Exhibits referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 144.125 & 144.343 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 144.096, 144.098, 144.102, 144.106, 144.108, 144.346 & Ch. 525 OL 1997 (Enrolled SB 156) History: PAR 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-01 PAR 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-98 PAR 11-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-97 PAR 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92 PAR 4-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-30-92 PAR 5-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-91 PAR 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-1-91 PAR 3-1989, f. 10-13-89, ef. 10-16-89 PAR 1-1989(Temp), f. & ef. 4-19-89 PAR 17-1988, f. & ef. 10-18-88 PAR 8-1988, f. & ef. 7-1-88 PAR 6-1988, f. & ef. 5-19-88 PAR 1-1988(Temp), f. 3-11-88, ef. 3-14-88 2PB 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-28-85 2PB 1-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 11-19-84 2PB 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-1-79