Chapter 203
Oregon Laws 2011
AN ACT
HB 3160
Relating to
credits for prisoners; amending ORS 169.110 and 169.120; and declaring an
emergency.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. ORS 169.110 is amended to
read:
169.110. (1) Each prisoner
convicted of [any] an offense
against the laws of this state, who is confined, in execution of the judgment
or sentence upon [any such]
conviction, including confinement imposed as a condition of probation pursuant
to ORS 137.540, in [any] a county
local correctional facility in this state for a definite term, whose record of
conduct shows that the prisoner has faithfully observed all the rules of the
facility, [shall be] is
entitled, in the discretion of the sheriff or other officer having custody of
such prisoner, to a deduction from the term of the sentence of the prisoner to
be calculated as follows, commencing on the first day of the arrival of the
prisoner at the facility to serve the sentence of the prisoner:
[(1)]
(a) Upon a sentence of not less than 10 [nor] or more than 30 days, one day for each 10 days.
[(2)]
(b) Upon a sentence of more than 30 days but not more than 90 days,
three days for each 30-day period.
[(3)]
(c) Upon a sentence of more than 90 days but not more than 180 days,
four days for each 30-day period.
[(4)]
(d) Upon a sentence of more than 180 days but not more than 270 days,
five days for each 30-day period.
[(5)]
(e) Upon a sentence of more than 270 days, six days for each 30-day
period.
(2)(a) Deductions under this
section may be allowed for time served in an alternative sentencing facility
operated pursuant to a community corrections plan if the county governing body
authorizes the allowing of deductions.
(b) For purposes of calculating
deductions allowable under paragraph (a) of this subsection, each day served in
the facility is counted as a day of confinement.
SECTION 2. ORS 169.120 is amended to
read:
169.120. (1)(a) In addition to
the allowances provided for in ORS 169.110, all prisoners in a county local
correctional facility who are engaged in [any]
work either inside or outside the facility are entitled to an allowance of
credits in time or compensation, or both, for [such] the work.
(b) The
allowances [shall] under paragraph
(a) of this subsection may not be inconsistent with ORS 169.170 to 169.210.
(2)(a) The
credits provided by this section [shall]
may not be in excess of 10 days for a period of 30 days and shall be set
by the county court, board of county commissioners or local correctional facility
supervisor.
(b) [However,] Notwithstanding paragraph
(a) of this subsection, in the case of a sentence of not less than 10 [nor] or more than 30 days the
credits provided by this section are one day of credit for each 10 days of
sentence.
(3)(a) Credits under this section
may be allowed for time served in an alternative sentencing facility operated
pursuant to a community corrections plan if the county governing body
authorizes the allowing of credits.
(b) For purposes of calculating
credits allowable under paragraph (a) of this subsection, each day served in
the facility is counted as a day of confinement.
SECTION 3. This 2011 Act being
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and
safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2011 Act takes effect on
its passage.
Approved by
the Governor June 1, 2011
Filed in the
office of Secretary of State June 2, 2011
Effective date
June 1, 2011
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