Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 137 § 137.080 — Consideration of circumstances in aggravation or mitigation of punishment
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 137 ·
Oregon Code § 137.080·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Consideration of circumstances in aggravation or mitigation of punishment.
(1) After a plea or verdict of
guilty, or after a verdict against the defendant on a plea of former conviction
or acquittal, in a case where discretion is conferred upon the court as to the
extent of the punishment to be inflicted, the court, upon the suggestion of
either party that there are circumstances which may be properly considered in
aggravation or mitigation of the punishment, may, in its discretion, hear the
same summarily at a specified time and upon such notice to the adverse party as
it may direct.
(2)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the consideration of aggravating
and mitigating circumstances as to felonies committed on or after November 1,
1989, including the maximum sentence that may be imposed because of aggravating
circumstances, shall be in accordance with rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice
Commission. [Amended by 1989 c.790 §9]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 137.080
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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