HB 3689
Authorizes the Governor to commute a person's prison sentence to allow for the removal of the person.
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Bill overview
This bill allows the Governor of Oregon to commute prison sentences for individuals who are subject to removal by federal immigration authorities. It directs the Department of Corrections to work with federal immigration agencies to identify these individuals, facilitate their participation in removal proceedings, and ensure a direct transfer into federal custody upon release after a sentence is commuted.
Key provisions
- The Governor can grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons.
- The Governor can commute sentences to facilitate removal proceedings.
- The Department of Corrections must identify individuals subject to removal.
- The Department of Corrections must ensure incarcerated individuals can participate in removal proceedings.
- The Department of Corrections must coordinate with the Governor and federal immigration authorities.
- Upon release, individuals whose sentences have been commuted will be transferred directly to federal immigration custody.
- The bill defines ‘federal immigration authority’ for clarity.
Who is affected
- Prisoners
- Department of Corrections
- Federal Immigration Authorities
- Governor of Oregon
- Immigrants subject to removal
Notable changes
- Expands the Governor’s authority to commute sentences with the goal of facilitating removal.
- Creates a formal process for coordination between the Department of Corrections and federal immigration authorities.
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Primary sponsor
E. Werner Reschke
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