ORS 144.343
Hearing required on revocation

  • procedure

(1)

When the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision or its designated representative has been informed and has reasonable grounds to believe that a person under its jurisdiction has violated a condition of parole and that revocation of parole may be warranted, the board or its designated representative shall conduct a hearing as promptly as convenient to determine whether there is probable cause to believe a violation of one or more of the conditions of parole has occurred and also conduct a parole violation hearing if necessary. Evidence received and the order of the court at a preliminary hearing under ORS 135.070 (Informing defendant as to charge, right to counsel, use of statement and preliminary hearing) to 135.225 (Forwarding of papers by magistrate) may be used by the board to determine the existence of probable cause. A waiver by the defendant of any preliminary hearing shall also constitute a waiver of probable cause hearing by the board. The location of the hearing shall be reasonably near the place of the alleged violation or the place of confinement.

(2)

The board may:

(a)

Reinstate or continue the alleged violator on parole subject to the same or modified conditions of parole;

(b)

Revoke parole and require that the parole violator serve the remaining balance of the sentence as provided by law;

(c)

Impose sanctions as provided in ORS 144.106 (Violation of post-prison supervision conditions); or

(d)

Delegate the authority, in whole or in part, granted by this subsection to its designated representative as provided by rule.

(3)

Within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, the board or its designated representative shall provide the parolee with written notice which shall contain the following information:

(a)

A concise written statement of the suspected violations and the evidence which forms the basis of the alleged violations.

(b)

The parolee’s right to a hearing and the time, place and purpose of the hearing.

(c)

The names of persons who have given adverse information upon which the alleged violations are based and the right of the parolee to have such persons present at the hearing for the purposes of confrontation and cross-examination unless it has been determined that there is good cause for not allowing confrontation.

(d)

The parolee’s right to present letters, documents, affidavits or persons with relevant information at the hearing unless it has been determined that informants would be subject to risk of harm if their identity were disclosed.

(e)

The parolee’s right to subpoena witnesses under ORS 144.347 (Subpoena power of board).

(f)

The parolee’s right to be represented by counsel and, if indigent, to have counsel appointed at board expense if the board or its designated representative determines, after request, that the request is based on a timely and colorable claim that:

(A)

The parolee has not committed the alleged violation of the conditions upon which the parolee is at liberty;

(B)

Even if the violation is a matter of public record or is uncontested, there are substantial reasons which justify or mitigate the violation and make revocation inappropriate and that the reasons are complex or otherwise difficult to develop or present; or

(C)

The parolee, in doubtful cases, appears to be incapable of speaking effectively on the parolee’s own behalf.

(g)

That the hearing is being held to determine:

(A)

Whether there is probable cause to believe a violation of one or more of the conditions of parole has occurred; and

(B)

If there is probable cause to believe a violation of one or more of the conditions of parole has occurred:
(i)
Whether to reinstate parole;
(ii)
Whether to continue the alleged violator on parole subject to the same or modified conditions of parole; or
(iii)
Whether to revoke parole and require that the parole violator serve a term of imprisonment consistent with ORS 144.346 (Parole revocation sanctions).

(4)

At the hearing the parolee shall have the right:

(a)

To present evidence on the parolee’s behalf, which shall include the right to present letters, documents, affidavits or persons with relevant information regarding the alleged violations;

(b)

To confront witnesses against the parolee unless it has been determined that there is good cause not to allow confrontation;

(c)

To examine information or documents which form the basis of the alleged violation unless it has been determined that informants would be subject to risk of harm if their identity is disclosed; and

(d)

To be represented by counsel and, if indigent, to have counsel provided at board expense if the request and determination provided in subsection (3)(f) of this section have been made. If an indigent’s request is refused, the grounds for the refusal shall be succinctly stated in the record.

(5)

Within a reasonable time after the preliminary hearing, the parolee shall be given a written summary of what transpired at the hearing, including the board’s or its designated representative’s decision or recommendation and reasons for the decision or recommendation and the evidence upon which the decision or recommendation was based. If an indigent parolee’s request for counsel at board expense has been made in the manner provided in subsection (3)(f) of this section and refused, the grounds for the refusal shall be succinctly stated in the summary.

(6)

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(a)

The parolee may admit or deny the violation without being physically present at the hearing if the parolee appears before the board or its designee by means of simultaneous television transmission allowing the board to observe and communicate with the parolee and the parolee to observe and communicate with the board or by telephonic communication allowing the board to communicate with the parolee and the parolee to communicate with the board.

(b)

Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, appearance by simultaneous television transmission or telephonic communication shall not be permitted unless the facilities used enable the parolee to consult privately with counsel during the proceedings.

(7)

If the board or its designated representative has determined that there is probable cause to believe that a violation of one or more of the conditions of parole has occurred, the hearing shall proceed to receive evidence from which the board may determine whether to reinstate or continue the alleged parole violator on parole subject to the same or modified conditions of parole or revoke parole and require that the parole violator serve a term of imprisonment as provided by ORS 144.346 (Parole revocation sanctions).

(8)

At the conclusion of the hearing if probable cause has been determined and the hearing has been held by a member of the board or by a designated representative of the board, the person conducting the hearing shall transmit the record of the hearing, together with a proposed order including findings of fact, recommendation and reasons for the recommendation to the board. The parolee or the parolee’s representative shall have the right to file exceptions and written arguments with the board. The right to file exceptions and written arguments may be waived. After consideration of the record, recommendations, exceptions and arguments a quorum of the board shall enter a final order including findings of fact, its decision and reasons for the decision. [1973 c.694 §13; 1977 c.375 §2; 1981 c.644 §7; 1987 c.158 §20a; 1987 c.803 §17; 1989 c.790 §42a; 1991 c.836 §2; 1993 c.581 §3; 1997 c.313 §12; 2009 c.178 §30; 2010 c.89 §13]

Source: Section 144.343 — Hearing required on revocation; procedure, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors144.­html.

Notes of Decisions

A parolee has a constitutional right to an on-site hearing by which a person other than the parole officer who recommends revocation can decide whether there is probable cause to revoke, and a parolee who is denied such a hearing must be granted relief if he suffered prejudice as a result of that denial. Huckaby v. Newell, 16 Or App 581, 519 P2d 1290 (1974)

Where inmate is granted parole but has not been scheduled for release, revocation does not entail procedural requirements that would apply if inmate were in parole status. Boyd v. Board of Parole, 23 Or App 266, 541 P2d 1068 (1975)

Where board refers to record submitted by hearings officer, written statement of evidence relied upon is not required. Sandersfeld v. Oregon State Board of Parole, 25 Or App 323, 548 P2d 1333 (1976)

Where board impliedly adopts findings of fact by hearings officer, recital of findings of fact is not required. Sandersfeld v. Oregon State Board of Parole, 25 Or App 323, 548 P2d 1333 (1976)

Where Board revoked parole by order which merely gave notice of entitlement to review of order, parolee was not afforded full due process hearing contemplated by this section. Erickson v. Board of Parole, 34 Or App 323, 578 P2d 499 (1978)

Where there were no complex issues or substantial mitigating factors to be presented in parole revocation hearing, it was not abuse of discretion for Board of Parole to deny appointment of counsel, despite parolee’s assertion that he was “incapable of speaking effectively for himself.” Ritchie v. Board of Parole, 35 Or App 711, 583 P2d 1 (1978), on reconsideration 37 Or App 385, 587 P2d 1036 (1978)

Where petitioner neither denied that he violated conditions of parole nor presented any reason justifying appointment of counsel, Board of Parole did not err in denying request for appointed counsel for revocation hearing. Asher v. State Board of Parole, 100 Or App 592, 786 P2d 1323 (1990), Sup Ct review denied

Notice of hearing right regarding revocation need not inform violator of possible consequences of revocation that may arise in later proceedings. Woolstrum v. Board of Parole, 141 Or App 332, 918 P2d 112 (1996), Sup Ct review denied

Ability of board to revoke parole and require violator to serve remainder of sentence is not subject to limitations of parole revocation rules adopted under ORS 144.346. Kessler v. Board of Parole, 145 Or App 584, 931 P2d 801 (1997)

Where parole condition requires person to obey all municipal, county, state and federal laws, fact that person has been arrested does not establish probable cause to believe person has violated condition. Mageske v. Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, 173 Or App 209, 21 P3d 150 (2001)

Relevance of information in proceeding for alleged parole violation is determined using definition of relevance set forth in Oregon Evidence Code. O’Hara v. Board of Parole, 346 Or 41, 203 P3d 213 (2009)

Attorney General Opinions

Requirement on state to furnish legal counsel to indigent parolee during revocation proceeding, (1982) Vol. 42, p 232

Law Review Citations

53 OLR 67-79 (1973)

144.005
State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision
144.015
Confirmation by Senate
144.025
Chairperson
144.035
Board hearings
144.040
Board to determine parole and post-prison supervision violations
144.050
Power of board to authorize parole
144.054
When board decision must be reviewed by at least three board members
144.059
State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision Account
144.060
Acceptance of funds or property
144.075
Payment of expenses of returning violators of parole or post-prison supervision, conditional pardon or commutation
144.079
Determination of total term of certain consecutive sentences of imprisonment
144.083
Early discharge from supervision
144.085
Active parole and post-prison supervision
144.086
Supervision conditions related to medical use of cannabis
144.087
“Supervisory authority” defined
144.089
Community service exchange programs
144.096
Release plan
144.098
Review of release plan
144.101
Board’s jurisdiction over conditions of post-prison supervision
144.102
Conditions of post-prison supervision
144.103
Term of active post-prison supervision for person convicted of certain offenses
144.104
Supervisory authority
144.106
Violation of post-prison supervision conditions
144.107
Sanctions for violations of conditions of post-prison supervision
144.108
Recommitment to prison for certain violations
144.109
Violation of post-prison supervision by sexually violent dangerous offender
144.110
Restriction on parole of persons sentenced to minimum terms
144.120
Initial parole hearing
144.122
Advancing initial release date
144.123
Who may accompany person to parole hearing
144.125
Review of parole plan, psychological reports and conduct prior to release
144.126
Advancing release date of prisoner with severe medical condition including terminal illness or who is elderly and permanently incapacitated
144.130
Prisoner to have access to written materials considered at hearings or interviews
144.135
Bases of parole decisions to be in writing
144.140
Rules
144.185
Records and information available to board
144.223
Examination by psychiatrist or psychologist of parole candidate
144.226
Examination by psychiatrist or psychologist of person sentenced as dangerous offender
144.228
Periodic parole consideration hearings for dangerous offenders
144.232
Release of dangerous offender to post-prison supervision
144.245
Date of release on parole
144.260
Notice of prospective release on parole or post-prison supervision
144.270
Conditions of parole
144.275
Parole of adults in custody sentenced to pay compensatory fines or make restitution
144.280
Hearing after parole denied to prisoner sentenced for crime committed prior to November 1, 1989
144.285
Hearing after petition for change in terms of confinement denied to prisoner convicted of aggravated murder or murder
144.315
Evidence admissible before board
144.317
Appointment of attorneys
144.331
Suspension of parole or post-prison supervision
144.334
Use of citations for parole or post-prison supervision violators
144.335
Appeal from order of board to Court of Appeals
144.337
Public Defense Services Commission to provide counsel for eligible petitioners
144.340
Power to retake and return violators of parole and post-prison supervision
144.341
Procedure upon arrest of violator
144.343
Hearing required on revocation
144.345
Revocation of parole
144.346
Parole revocation sanctions
144.347
Subpoena power of board
144.349
When ORS 144.343 does not apply
144.350
Order for arrest and detention of escapee or violator of parole, post-prison supervision, probation, conditional pardon or other conditional release
144.360
Effect of order for arrest and detention of violator
144.370
Suspension of parole or post-prison supervision following order for arrest and detention
144.374
Deputization of persons in other states to act in returning Oregon violators
144.376
Contracts for sharing expense with other states of cooperative returns of violators
144.380
Violator as fugitive from justice
144.395
Rerelease of persons whose parole has been revoked
144.397
Release eligibility for juvenile offenders after 15 years of imprisonment
144.404
Department of Corrections authority to receive, hold and dispose of property
144.405
Duty of officer upon seizure
144.406
Petition for return of things seized
144.407
Grounds for valid claim to rightful possession
144.408
Hearing on petition
144.409
Granting petition for return of things seized
144.410
Definitions for ORS 144.410 to 144.525
144.420
Department of Corrections to administer work release program
144.430
Duties of department in administering program
144.440
Recommendation by sentencing court
144.450
Approval or rejection of recommendations
144.460
Contracts for quartering of enrollees
144.470
Disposition of enrollee’s compensation under program
144.480
Protections and benefits for enrollees
144.490
Status of enrollees
144.500
Effect of violation or unexcused absence by enrollee
144.515
Release terminates enrollment
144.522
Revolving fund
144.525
Custody of enrollee earnings deducted or otherwise retained by department
144.600
Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision
144.602
Short title
144.603
Withdrawal from compact
144.605
Fee for application to transfer supervision
144.610
Out-of-state supervision of parolees
144.613
Notice when parole or probation violated
144.615
Hearing procedure
144.617
Hearing on violation in another state
144.620
Short title
144.622
“Parole” and “parolee” defined for Uniform Act for Out-of-State Supervision
144.635
Intensive supervision
144.637
Rules
144.639
Projecting number of persons to be classified as sexually violent dangerous offenders
144.641
Definitions
144.642
Criteria for determining residence
144.644
Criteria for determining residence
144.646
Use of rules and matrix by community corrections agency
144.649
Granting reprieves, commutations and pardons generally
144.650
Notice of intention to apply for pardon, commutation or remission
144.653
Sealing records of pardoned conviction
144.655
Request to seal records of pardoned conviction
144.660
Report to legislature by Governor
144.670
Filing of papers by Governor
144.710
Cooperation of public officials with State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision and Department of Corrections
144.720
Judge’s power to suspend execution of sentence or grant probation prior to commitment
144.730
Failure to complete treatment program
144.740
Request for appearance by prosecuting attorney at release date hearing
144.750
Victim’s rights
144.775
Commission members
144.780
Rules on duration of imprisonment
144.783
Duration of term of imprisonment when prisoner is sentenced to consecutive terms
144.785
Rules on duration of prison terms when aggravating or mitigating circumstances exist
144.787
Rules on age or physical disability of victim constituting aggravating circumstance
144.791
Presentence report in felony conviction cases
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