Chapter 420 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

HB 2638

Relating to courts; amending ORS 144.337.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 144.337 is amended to read:

144.337. (1) Pursuant to ORS 151.216 and 151.219, the Public Defense Services Commission shall provide for the representation of financially eligible persons petitioning for review under ORS 144.335 [shall be represented by a public defense services counsel pursuant to the terms of ORS 151.216 and 151.219].

(2) If the commission determines that a person petitioning for review under ORS 144.335 is not financially eligible for appointed counsel at state expense, the commission shall promptly notify the person of the determination and of the person’s right to request review of the determination by the Court of Appeals. The person may request review of the commission’s determination by filing a motion in the Court of Appeals no later than 60 days after the date of the commission’s notice.

(3) The determination of the Court of Appeals under subsection (2) of this section as to whether the person is financially eligible is final.

Approved by the Governor June 18, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 18, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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