HB 3464
Provides that when a person is charged with committing a new felony sex crime while on pretrial release for a felony sex crime, the person is only eligible for release after a hearing during which the court determines whether security release may be denied, and if security release is allowed, the person must deposit the full security amount set by the court.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill changes the rules for pretrial release for people charged with new felony sex crimes. If someone is already on pretrial release for a sex crime and is charged with a new one, they can only be released after a hearing where the court decides whether security release is appropriate. If security release is allowed, the full amount set by the court must be deposited. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage.
Key provisions
- Requires a hearing for release after a new felony sex crime charge while on pretrial release for a prior sex crime.
- The court must determine if security release may be denied.
- If security release is allowed, the full security amount must be deposited.
- Updates ORS 135.230 to define ‘abuse’ and related terms.
- Modifies ORS 135.233 to specify that those charged with new felony sex crimes are only eligible for release pursuant to a hearing.
- Updates ORS 135.240 to establish criteria for denying release, including a danger of physical injury or sexual victimization.
- Amends ORS 135.280 to address forfeiture of security deposits upon failure to comply with release conditions.
- Establishes a process for applying a portion of forfeited security to outstanding child support obligations.
Who is affected
- Defendants charged with felony sex crimes
- Judges and magistrates
- Correctional facilities
- Victims of sex crimes
- The criminal justice system
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