Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 132 § 132.440 — Inquiry into conditions in correctional and youth correction facilities
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 132 ·
Oregon Code § 132.440·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Inquiry into conditions in correctional and youth correction facilities.
(1) At least once yearly, a grand
jury shall inquire into the condition and management of every correctional
facility and youth correction facility as defined in ORS 162.135 in the county.
(2) The grand
jury is entitled to free access at all reasonable times to such correctional
facilities and juvenile facilities, and, without charge, to all public records
in the county pertaining thereto.
(3) Other than
indictments presented under ORS 132.310 or presentments presented under ORS
132.370, the grand jury shall issue no report other than a report of an inquiry
made under this section. [Amended by 1973 c.836 §55; 1985 c.565 §11; 1997 c.249
§44]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 132.440
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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