Oregon Code § 136.290·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Limit
on custody of defendant prior to trial; release if limit exceeded.
(1) Except as provided in ORS
136.295, a defendant shall not remain in custody pending commencement of the
trial of the defendant more than 60 days after the time of arrest unless the
trial is continued with the express consent of the defendant. Absent the
consent of the defendant or an extension under ORS 136.295, the court shall
order that the trial of the defendant commence within 60 days after arrest if
the state is prepared to proceed to trial.
(2) If a trial is
not commenced within the period required by subsection (1) of this section, the
court shall release the defendant on the own recognizance of the defendant, or
in the custody of a third party, or upon whatever additional reasonable terms
and conditions the court deems just as provided in ORS 135.230 to 135.290. [1971
c.323 §§3,4; 1973 c.836 §235; 1999 c.923 §1; amendments by 1999 c.923 §3
repealed by 2001 c.870 §19]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 136.290
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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