Section 144.649 – Granting reprieves, commutations and pardons generally; remission of penalties and forfeitures.
Upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations as the Governor thinks proper, the Governor may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons, after convictions, for all crimes and may remit, after judgment therefor, all penalties and forfeitures. [Formerly 144.640]
Section 144.650 – Notice of intention to apply for pardon, commutation or remission; proof of service; duties of district attorney.
(1) When an application for a pardon, commutation or remission is made to the Governor, a copy of the application, signed by the person applying and stating fully the grounds of the application, shall be served upon: (a) The district attorney of the county where the conviction occurred; (b) If the person applying is housed […]
Section 144.653 – Sealing records of pardoned conviction; notice to victim.
(1) When the Governor grants a pardon, the Governor or the Governor’s designee shall within 10 days notify: (a) The presiding judge of the circuit court of the county in which the pardoned conviction occurred; and (b) The district attorney of the county in which the pardoned conviction occurred. (2) Upon receipt of the notification […]
Section 144.655 – Request to seal records of pardoned conviction; notice to victim.
(1) A person pardoned more than five years prior to June 13, 2019, may request, in writing, that the Governor initiate the process of sealing records relating to the pardoned conviction. The request must include the date of the pardon, the crime of conviction and the county in which the pardoned conviction occurred. (2) Upon […]
Section 144.660 – Report to legislature by Governor.
The Governor shall report to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 each reprieve, commutation or pardon granted since the previous report to the Legislative Assembly required by this section. The report shall include, but not be limited to the reason for granting the reprieve, commutation or pardon, the name of the […]
Section 144.670 – Filing of papers by Governor.
When the Governor grants a reprieve, commutation or pardon or remits a fine or forfeiture, the Governor shall within 10 days thereafter file all the papers presented to the Governor in relation thereto, including any documents provided under ORS 144.650 (3) or (4), in the office of the Secretary of State, by whom they shall […]