HB 4072
Excludes specified periods of time from the time period within which a person released from custody must be arraigned.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
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(at the request of Chief Justice Meagan A. Flynn for Judicial Department)
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Bill overview
This bill changes the timeline for when a person released from custody must be arraigned in court. Currently, arraignment must occur within 96 hours of arrest, but this law excludes certain periods, like holidays and weekends, from that calculation. The specific periods excluded are detailed in the law. The law will take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session.
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Chief Justice Meagan A. Flynn for Judicial Department
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Supporters of House Bill 4072 agree that clarifying the statutory time period for arraignment is crucial to optimizing court resources. By excluding weekends, holidays, and court closures from the 96-hour timeframe, courts can better manage unpredictable increases in arraignments, reduce congestion, and avoid spikes in cases due to court closures. This proposed clarification aims to alleviate delays and overtime expenses associated with current procedures, ultimately improving the efficiency of the justice system.
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