Oregon Code § 135.425·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Responsibilities
of defense counsel.
(1) Defense counsel shall conclude a plea agreement only with the consent of
the defendant, and shall insure that the decision whether to enter a plea of
guilty or no contest is ultimately made by the defendant.
(2) To aid the
defendant in reaching a decision, defense counsel, after appropriate
investigation, shall advise the defendant of the alternatives available and of
factors considered important by the defense counsel or the defendant in
reaching a decision. [1973 c.836 §172]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 135.425
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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