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50 Oregon opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2026 13 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Oregon courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State Ex Rel. Engweiler v. Feltongreen2 sentences2022In 1991, the legisla- ture added to ORS 144.120(1)(a) the phrase “with the excep- tion of those sentenced for aggravated murder”: “For those prisoners sentenced to a term of imprisonment for life or for 15 years or more, with the exception of those sentenced for aggravated murder or murder, the board shall conduct the parole hearing, and shall set the initial release date, within one year following admission of the prisoner to the institution.” ORS 144.120(1)(a) (emphasis added); Engweiler, 350 Or at 622 (discussing legislative change). 2022The exception does not mean that aggravated murder prisoners are not entitled to a parole hearing at all.” Id. at 625 . | 4 | 4 |
State v. Hamptongreen2 sentences2001See, e.g., State v. Hampton, 317 Or 251, 257 , 855 P2d 621 (1993) (proof of the defendant’s ‘parole status,’ including fact that there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a parole violation, was admissible as relevant to motive in the defendant’s trial for assault of a police officer: ‘[T]he evidence of defendant’s parole status tended to prove a relevant, noncharacter purpose that defendant had a motive to assault the officer.’). 2001See, e.g., State v. Hampton, 317 Or 251, 257 , 855 P2d 621 (1993) (proof of the defendant’s ‘parole status,’ including fact that there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a parole violation, was admissible as relevant to motive in the defendant’s trial for assault of a police officer: ‘[T]he evidence of defendant’s parole status tended to prove a relevant, noncharacter purpose that defendant had a motive to assault the officer.’). | 2 | 5 |
Engweiler v. Perssongreen2 sentences2024Trent v. Connor Enterprises, Inc., 300 Or App 165, 170 , 452 P3d 1072 (2019) (declining to “develop arguments * * * that have not been briefed sufficiently to persuade us of their merit, and that raise potentially complicated issues”). 716 Thomsen v. Board of Parole issue that does not appear to be in dispute, which is that the board’s charge under ORS 163A.100 is to classify sex offenders into one of three notification levels based on their risk of reoffending at the time of the assessment.”); see also Engweiler v. Persson, 354 Or 549, 558 , 316 P3d 264 (2013) (“In judicial opinions, [dictum] 2024Trent v. Connor Enterprises, Inc., 300 Or App 165, 170 , 452 P3d 1072 (2019) (declining to “develop arguments * * * that have not been briefed sufficiently to persuade us of their merit, and that raise potentially complicated issues”). 716 Thomsen v. Board of Parole issue that does not appear to be in dispute, which is that the board’s charge under ORS 163A.100 is to classify sex offenders into one of three notification levels based on their risk of reoffending at the time of the assessment.”); see also Engweiler v. Persson, 354 Or 549, 558 , 316 P3d 264 (2013) (“In judicial opinions, [dictum] | 2 | 3 |
Morrissey v. Brewergreen2 sentences2022Based on that analysis of the interests and practi- cal considerations of parole revocation, the Court summa- rized: “What is needed is an informal hearing structured to assure that the finding of a parole violation will be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion will be informed by an accurate knowledge of the parolee’s behav- ior.” Id. at 484 . 2022Id. at 484 (“What is needed is an informal hearing structured Cite as 370 Or 653 (2022) 667 to assure that the finding of a parole violation will be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion will be informed by an accurate knowledge of the parolee’s behavior.” (Emphasis added.)); see also id. at 488 (“[The hearing] must lead to a final evaluation of any contested relevant facts and consideration of whether the facts as determined war- rant revocation. | 2 | 3 |
State v. Civilgreen2 sentences2024Nor are we persuaded by the board’s assertion during oral argument that our interpretation of ORS 163A.100 in Sohappy was “plainly wrong.” See State v. Civil, 283 Or App 395, 417 , 388 P3d 1185 (2017) (“[D]ue regard for stare decisis and our predecessors’ collegial commitment demands that ‘plainly wrong’ be a rigorous standard, satis- fied only in exceptional circumstances.”). 2024Nor are we persuaded by the board’s assertion during oral argument that our interpretation of ORS 163A.100 in Sohappy was “plainly wrong.” See State v. Civil, 283 Or App 395, 417 , 388 P3d 1185 (2017) (“[D]ue regard for stare decisis and our predecessors’ collegial commitment demands that ‘plainly wrong’ be a rigorous standard, satis- fied only in exceptional circumstances.”). | 2 | 2 |
United States v. Comprehensive Drug Testing, Inc.green2 sentences2010Although that prudential imperative may be less acute where the trial court has not explicitly expressed its reasoning, the principle is still applicable where, as here, it is likely, in the totality of the circumstances, that the trial court's ruling was based on a specific contention raised and developed by the prevailing party. [8] Because there was probable cause to arrest defendant for delivery of a controlled substance, and defendant's cellular telephone could reasonably contain evidence of that crime, there is no need for us to consider whether the cellular telephone could reasonably co 2010Although that prudential imperative may be less acute where the trial court has not explicitly expressed its reasoning, the principle is still applicable where, as here, it is likely, in the totality of the circumstances, that the trial court’s ruling was based on a specific contention raised and developed by the prevailing party. 8 Because there was probable cause to arrest defendant for delivery of a controlled substance, and defendant’s cellular telephone could reasonably contain *47 evidence of that crime, there is no need for us to consider whether the cellular telephone could reasonably | 2 | 2 |
Severy v. Board of Parolegreen2 sentences2011See Severy v. Board of Parole, 318 Or. 172 , 176 n. 7, 864 P.2d 368 (1993) (where relevant statutes did not confer authority on board to take particular action, board could not confer such authority on itself through rulemaking). [2] Throughout much of its history, the board was denominated the State Board of Parole and Probation, rather than the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. 2011See Severy v. Board of Parole, 318 Or. 172 , 176 n. 7, 864 P.2d 368 (1993) (where relevant statutes did not confer authority on board to take particular action, board could not confer such authority on itself through rulemaking). [2] Throughout much of its history, the board was denominated the State Board of Parole and Probation, rather than the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. | 1 | 2 |
| Mitchell v. the Timbersgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Meiergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Norris v. Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervisiongreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Cookgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Buchler v. Oregon Corrections Div.green | 1 | 1 |
| Baxter v. Palmigianogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Oregon. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Janowski v. Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision
green
2 sentences2017But that distinction appears to be immaterial 28 Haynes v. Board of Parole given our discussion of the applicable parole framework in Janowski/Fleming v. Board of Parole, 349 Or 432 , 245 P3d 1270 (2010). 2017But that distinction appears to be immaterial 28 Haynes v. Board of Parole given our discussion of the applicable parole framework in Janowski/Fleming v. Board of Parole, 349 Or 432 , 245 P3d 1270 (2010). | 3 | 2011–2017 |
Morrison v. Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision
green
2 sentences2025First, she contends that the board “failed to conduct parole consideration hearings every two years as mandated by ORS 144.228.” Second, she contends that the board “failed to conduct a parole consideration hear- ing after Petitioner provided reasonable cause to believe she is suffering from no severe personality disorder.” And, third, she contends that the board “failed to address Petitioner’s claim her Court Ordered Sentence expires on 5-9-2024.” Reviewing for “legal error and substantial evi- dence[ ] (including substantial reason),” Morrison v. Board of Parole, 277 Or App 861, 863 , 374 P3 2025First, she contends that the board “failed to conduct parole consideration hearings every two years as mandated by ORS 144.228.” Second, she contends that the board “failed to conduct a parole consideration hear- ing after Petitioner provided reasonable cause to believe she is suffering from no severe personality disorder.” And, third, she contends that the board “failed to address Petitioner’s claim her Court Ordered Sentence expires on 5-9-2024.” Reviewing for “legal error and substantial evi- dence[ ] (including substantial reason),” Morrison v. Board of Parole, 277 Or App 861, 863 , 374 P3 | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Trent v. Connor Enterprises, Inc.
green
2 sentences2024Trent v. Connor Enterprises, Inc., 300 Or App 165, 170 , 452 P3d 1072 (2019) (declining to “develop arguments * * * that have not been briefed sufficiently to persuade us of their merit, and that raise potentially complicated issues”). 716 Thomsen v. Board of Parole issue that does not appear to be in dispute, which is that the board’s charge under ORS 163A.100 is to classify sex offenders into one of three notification levels based on their risk of reoffending at the time of the assessment.”); see also Engweiler v. Persson, 354 Or 549, 558 , 316 P3d 264 (2013) (“In judicial opinions, [dictum] 2024Trent v. Connor Enterprises, Inc., 300 Or App 165, 170 , 452 P3d 1072 (2019) (declining to “develop arguments * * * that have not been briefed sufficiently to persuade us of their merit, and that raise potentially complicated issues”). 716 Thomsen v. Board of Parole issue that does not appear to be in dispute, which is that the board’s charge under ORS 163A.100 is to classify sex offenders into one of three notification levels based on their risk of reoffending at the time of the assessment.”); see also Engweiler v. Persson, 354 Or 549, 558 , 316 P3d 264 (2013) (“In judicial opinions, [dictum] | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Engweiler v. Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision
green
2 sentences2021The JAM-II rules provide: “Inmates, who were juveniles and waived to adult court pursuant to ORS 419C.340 through 419C.364, and were under the age of 17 years at the time of their crime(s), and were convicted of Aggravated Murder, per ORS 163.095, and whose crimes were committed after October 31, 1989 and prior to April 1, 1995, shall receive a prison term 1 Because petitioner proceeds solely under the Eighth Amendment and does not raise a state constitutional challenge under Article I, section 16, we do not address the JAM-II rules’ validity under that provision. 2 These rules applied to “a t 2021The JAM-II rules provide: “Inmates, who were juveniles and waived to adult court pursuant to ORS 419C.340 through 419C.364, and were under the age of 17 years at the time of their crime(s), and were convicted of Aggravated Murder, per ORS 163.095, and whose crimes were committed after October 31, 1989 and prior to April 1, 1995, shall receive a prison term 1 Because petitioner proceeds solely under the Eighth Amendment and does not raise a state constitutional challenge under Article I, section 16, we do not address the JAM-II rules’ validity under that provision. 2 These rules applied to “a t | 2 | 2011–2021 |
State v. Snodgrass
green
2 sentences2014Defendant cited a Court of Appeals case, State v. Pierce, 226 Or App 224, 229 , 203 P3d 290 , rev den, 346 Or 213 (2009), for the proposition that “arrest,” as used in ORS 162.315 and defined in ORS 133.005, requires that a person be restrained or placed in custody “for the purpose of charging that person with an offense.” Defendant argued that, because a parole violation is not an “offense” as defined in ORS 161.505 and because he was restrained for a parole violation, the officers had not placed him under restraint “for the purpose of charging him with an offense” and therefore had not “arre 2013Prior to 1997, ORS 162.315 did not contain a definition of “arrest.” ORS 162.315(2)(a) was added to the statute by Oregon Laws 1997, chapter 749, section 3. 1 We construed the incorporated definition of “arrest” in ORS 162.315(2)(a) in State v. Pierce, 226 Or App 224, 229 , 203 P3d 290 , rev den, 346 Or 213 (2009), holding that the phrase “for the purpose of charging that person with an offense” modifies the phrase “placing] a person under actual or constructive restraint” and the phrase “takfing] a person into custody.” In 2005, the statute was amended again by House Bill (HB) 3379 (2005). | 2 | 2013–2014 |
State v. Pierce
green
2 sentences2014Defendant cited a Court of Appeals case, State v. Pierce, 226 Or App 224, 229 , 203 P3d 290 , rev den, 346 Or 213 (2009), for the proposition that “arrest,” as used in ORS 162.315 and defined in ORS 133.005, requires that a person be restrained or placed in custody “for the purpose of charging that person with an offense.” Defendant argued that, because a parole violation is not an “offense” as defined in ORS 161.505 and because he was restrained for a parole violation, the officers had not placed him under restraint “for the purpose of charging him with an offense” and therefore had not “arre 2014Defendant cited a Court of Appeals case, State v. Pierce, 226 Or App 224, 229 , 203 P3d 290 , rev den, 346 Or 213 (2009), for the proposition that “arrest,” as used in ORS 162.315 and defined in ORS 133.005, requires that a person be restrained or placed in custody “for the purpose of charging that person with an offense.” Defendant argued that, because a parole violation is not an “offense” as defined in ORS 161.505 and because he was restrained for a parole violation, the officers had not placed him under restraint “for the purpose of charging him with an offense” and therefore had not “arre | 2 | 2013–2014 |
State Ex Rel. Engweiler v. Powers
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2 sentences2011Juvenile aggravated murderers also serve indeterminate life sentences and, as we discuss in more detail below, they, too, are eligible for a parole hearing and parole consideration under ORS 144.120. [13] The Court of Appeals reached a contrary conclusion, determining that the references to converting the terms of the prisoners' confinement were "redundant," and concluding that accepting a measure of redundancy is preferable to "hold[ing] that some portion of a statute simply does not mean what it says." Engweiler VI, 232 Or.App. at 228 , 221 P.3d 818 . 2011Juvenile aggravated murderers also serve indeterminate life sentences and, as we discuss in more detail below, they, too, are eligible for a parole hearing and parole consideration under ORS 144.120. [13] The Court of Appeals reached a contrary conclusion, determining that the references to converting the terms of the prisoners' confinement were "redundant," and concluding that accepting a measure of redundancy is preferable to "hold[ing] that some portion of a statute simply does not mean what it says." Engweiler VI, 232 Or.App. at 228 , 221 P.3d 818 . | 2 | 2010–2011 |
State v. Owens
green
2 sentences2010Third, defendant, as respondent, contends that "[t]he nature of cell phones is such that a search of all the data on the device is too intrusive a privacy violation, and too intensive a search, to be permitted absent a warrant." (Boldface omitted.) Defendant elaborates: "Despite [ State v. ] Owens [, 302 Or. 196 , 729 P.2d 524 (1986),] rejecting an Article I, section 9, analysis that was dependent upon the nature of the personal effect, the Owens court could not contemplate the sophisticated nature of today's cell phones. 2010Third, defendant, as respondent, contends that "[t]he nature of cell phones is such that a search of all the data on the device is too intrusive a privacy violation, and too intensive a search, to be permitted absent a warrant." (Boldface omitted.) Defendant elaborates: "Despite [ State v. ] Owens [, 302 Or. 196 , 729 P.2d 524 (1986),] rejecting an Article I, section 9, analysis that was dependent upon the nature of the personal effect, the Owens court could not contemplate the sophisticated nature of today's cell phones. | 2 | 2010–2010 |
State v. Brown
green
2 sentences2009To hold otherwise and "allow[ ] the police to use defendant's assertion of a privacy right as the basis for depriving him of that right would render the promise of Article I, section 9, illusory." State v. Brown, 110 Or.App. 604, 611-12 , 825 P.2d 282 (1992) (the defendant's belligerent demeanor and action of grabbing car keys was an assertion of the right to the privacy of the defendant's cars and not reasonable grounds to believe that the cars contained evidence of a parole violation). 2009To hold otherwise and "allow[ ] the police to use defendant's assertion of a privacy right as the basis for depriving him of that right would render the promise of Article I, section 9, illusory." State v. Brown, 110 Or.App. 604, 611-12 , 825 P.2d 282 (1992) (the defendant's belligerent demeanor and action of grabbing car keys was an assertion of the right to the privacy of the defendant's cars and not reasonable grounds to believe that the cars contained evidence of a parole violation). | 2 | 2008–2009 |
Roof v. Board of Parole
green
2 sentences2008The Board may consider it an aggravating factor if a new sentence is imposed consecutively to a parole violation commitment; “(b) If more than one sentence is imposed consecutively, the provisions of this rule shall be followed as to all new sentences.” We then noted that the petitioner in that case had received consecutive sentences for his criminal conduct while on parole, and we held that the “rule requires that the range for that sentence be converted to the ‘time served prior to revocation,’ which, as the state concedes, ‘wipes out the underlying sentence obligation when a person on parol 2000We write to address appellant’s argument that the Board erroneously failed to follow the rule of law announced in Roof v. Board of Parole, 85 Or App 188 , 736 P2d 193 (1987). | 2 | 2000–2008 |
State v. Perrodin
green
1 sentence2022Id. at 254 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Barrett v. Board of Parole
neutral
1 sentence2022Cite as 322 Or App 751 (2022) 759 In Engweiler, the relators argued that they were entitled to initial parole hearings and release determina- tions, and the board responded that the legislature’s inser- tion of “with the exception of those sentenced to aggravated murder” indicated an intention to exclude those sentenced for aggravated murder from the provisions of ORS 144.120. 350 Or at 595, 602, 622 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Martin
green
1 sentence2022Id. at 484 (“What is needed is an informal hearing structured Cite as 370 Or 653 (2022) 667 to assure that the finding of a parole violation will be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion will be informed by an accurate knowledge of the parolee’s behavior.” (Emphasis added.)); see also id. at 488 (“[The hearing] must lead to a final evaluation of any contested relevant facts and consideration of whether the facts as determined war- rant revocation. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Heller v. Doe Ex Rel. Doe
green
1 sentence2021See Morrissey, 408 US at 484 (Due process requires “an informal hearing struc- tured to assure that the finding of a parole violation will be based on verified facts”); Heller v. Doe, 509 US 312, 332 , 3 “[W]e are not bound by decisions of the Ninth Circuit—or any other federal circuit—even on questions of federal law.” State v. Ward, 367 Or 188, 197 , 475 P3d 420 (2020). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Forbus v. Board of Parole
green
1 sentence2021The exception does not mean that aggravated murderers are not entitled to a parole hearing at all.” Cite as 309 Or App 296 (2021) 307 (1985). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Ward
green
2 sentences2021See Morrissey, 408 US at 484 (Due process requires “an informal hearing struc- tured to assure that the finding of a parole violation will be based on verified facts”); Heller v. Doe, 509 US 312, 332 , 3 “[W]e are not bound by decisions of the Ninth Circuit—or any other federal circuit—even on questions of federal law.” State v. Ward, 367 Or 188, 197 , 475 P3d 420 (2020). 2021See Morrissey, 408 US at 484 (Due process requires “an informal hearing struc- tured to assure that the finding of a parole violation will be based on verified facts”); Heller v. Doe, 509 US 312, 332 , 3 “[W]e are not bound by decisions of the Ninth Circuit—or any other federal circuit—even on questions of federal law.” State v. Ward, 367 Or 188, 197 , 475 P3d 420 (2020). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Miller v. Alabama
green
2 sentences2017As petitioner set out in his petition for post-conviction relief, the board “set a prison term of 288 months on the conviction for Aggravated Murder.” 3 Also in 2012, the United States Supreme Court decided Miller , in which it held that “the Eighth Amendment forbids a sentencing scheme that mandates life in prison without the possibility of parole for juvenile offenders.” 567 US at 479 , 132 S Ct at 2469 . 2017As petitioner set out in his petition for post-conviction relief, the board “set a prison term of 288 months on the conviction for Aggravated Murder.” 3 Also in 2012, the United States Supreme Court decided Miller , in which it held that “the Eighth Amendment forbids a sentencing scheme that mandates life in prison without the possibility of parole for juvenile offenders.” 567 US at 479 , 132 S Ct at 2469 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Evitts v. Lucey
green
1 sentence2017The state argued that, because states are under no constitutional imperative to provide a right to appeal criminal convictions,10 “whatever a state does or does not do on appeal—whether or not to have an appeal and if so, how to operate it—is of no due process con- cern to the Constitution.” Id. at 400 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Planned Parenthood Ass'n v. Department of Human Resources
green
2 sentences2016Furthermore, for purposes of ORS 183.400(4)(b), a rule is deemed to exceed its statutory authority not only if it exceeds the express or implied authority of the statutes that the rule purports to implement, but also if the rule “contravene [s] some other applicable statute.” Planned Parenthood Assn. v. Dept. of Human Res., 297 Or 562, 565 , 687 P2d 785 (1984); see State ex rel Engweiler v. Felton, 350 Or 592, 627 , 260 P3d 448 (2011) (finding that rules pertaining to parole consideration for juveniles convicted of aggravated murder, which required such juveniles to undergo an intermediate hea 2016Furthermore, for purposes of ORS 183.400(4)(b), a rule is deemed to exceed its statutory authority not only if it exceeds the express or implied authority of the statutes that the rule purports to implement, but also if the rule “contravene [s] some other applicable statute.” Planned Parenthood Assn. v. Dept. of Human Res., 297 Or 562, 565 , 687 P2d 785 (1984); see State ex rel Engweiler v. Felton, 350 Or 592, 627 , 260 P3d 448 (2011) (finding that rules pertaining to parole consideration for juveniles convicted of aggravated murder, which required such juveniles to undergo an intermediate hea | 1 | 2016–2016 |
State v. Kruchek
green
1 sentence2016Even assuming that argument is an appropriate alternative basis for affirmance under Outdoor Media Dimensions Inc. v. State of Oregon, 331 Or 634, 659-60 , 20 P3d 180 (2001), the argument is unavailing based on the Supreme Court’s decision in Avila-Nava . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Outdoor Media Dimensions Inc. v. State
green
1 sentence2016Even assuming that argument is an appropriate alternative basis for affirmance under Outdoor Media Dimensions Inc. v. State of Oregon, 331 Or 634, 659-60 , 20 P3d 180 (2001), the argument is unavailing based on the Supreme Court’s decision in Avila-Nava . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
State v. McClure
green
2 sentences2014State v. McClure, 256 Or App 200 , 300 P3d 210 (2013). 2014State v. McClure, 256 Or App 200 , 300 P3d 210 (2013). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
State ex rel. Sopher v. Washington
green
1 sentence2011That court agreed that ORS 144.120(1)(a) (1991) did not require a hearing or parole release date for any person who had been convicted of aggravated murder, and it noted that, in any event, in Engweiler VI , it held that juvenile aggravated murderers were subject to the aggravated murder review hearing process set out in ORS 144.110(2)(a) and ORS 163.105, and not the initial parole hearing process set out in ORS 144.120(1)(a). [11] Sopher III, 233 Or.App. at 236, 225 P.3d 142 . | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| State v. Nix green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Engweiler v. Board of Parole green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Robert Lewis Himes v. S. Frank Thompson green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Engweiler v. Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| State v. Johnson green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Frady v. Morrow green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Bedell v. Schiedler green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| Quintero v. Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| State v. Fields neutral | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Smith v. Board of Parole green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Bailleaux v. Cupp green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Harris v. Board of Parole green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Waltz v. Board of Parole green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.