Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 144 § 144.791 — Presentence report in felony conviction cases; when required
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 144 ·
Oregon Code § 144.791·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Presentence report in felony conviction cases; when required.
(1) When a person is convicted of
a felony, including a felony sexual offense, the sentencing court may order a
presentence report upon its own motion or upon the request of the district
attorney or the defendant.
(2) The
sentencing court shall order a presentence report if the defendant is convicted
of a felony sexual offense unless:
(a) The
defendant, as part of the same prosecution, is convicted of aggravated murder;
(b) The felony
sexual offense requires the imposition of a mandatory minimum prison sentence
and no departure is sought by the court, district attorney or defendant; or
(c) The felony
sexual offense requires imposition of a presumptive prison sentence and no
departure is sought by the court, district attorney or defendant.
(3) The
Department of Corrections shall:
(a) Require that
a presentence report provide an analysis of what disposition is most likely to
reduce the offenders criminal conduct, explain why that disposition would have
that effect and provide an assessment of the availability to the offender of
any relevant programs or treatment in or out of custody, whether provided by
the department or another entity;
(b) Determine
what additional information must be included in the presentence report; and
(c) Establish a
uniform presentence report form. [1995 c.520 §4 (enacted in lieu of 144.790);
2005 c.473 §1]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 144.791
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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