ORS 137.700: Offenses requiring imposition of mandatory minimum sentences.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Notwithstanding ORS 161.605, when a person is convicted of one of the offenses listed in subsection (2)(a) of this section and the offense was committed on or after April 1, 1995, or of one of the offenses listed in subsection (2)(b) of this section and the offense was committed on or after October 4, 1997, or of the offense described in subsection (2)(c) of this section and the offense was committed on or after January 1, 2008, the court shall impose, and the person shall serve, at least the entire term of imprisonment listed in subsection (2) of this section. The person is not, during the service of the term of imprisonment, eligible for release on post-prison supervision or any form of temporary leave from custody. The person is not eligible for any reduction in, or based on, the minimum sentence for any reason whatsoever under ORS 421.121 or any other statute. The court may impose a greater sentence if otherwise permitted by law, but may not impose a lower sentence than the sentence specified in subsection (2) of this section. (2) The offenses to which subsection (1) of this section applies and the applicable mandatory minimum sentences are: ______________________________________________________________________________ (a)(A) Murder in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.115. 300 months (B) Murder in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.107 360 months (C) Attempt or conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, as defined in ORS 163.095. 120 months (D) Attempt or conspiracy to commit murder in any degree. 90 months (E) Manslaughter in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.118. 120 months (F) Manslaughter in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.125. 75 months (G) Assault in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.185. 90 months (H) Assault in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.175. 70 months (I) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(G) of this subsection, kidnapping in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.235. 90 months (J) Kidnapping in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.225. 70 months (K) Rape in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.375 (1)(a), (c) or (d). 100 months (L) Rape in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.365. 75 months (M) Sodomy in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.405 (1)(a), (c) or (d). 100 months (N) Sodomy in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.395. 75 months (O) Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.411 (1)(a) or (c). 100 months (P) Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.408.75 months (Q) Sexual abuse in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.427. 75 months (R) Robbery in the first degree, as defined in ORS 164.415. 90 months (S) Robbery in the second degree, as defined in ORS 164.405. 70 months (b)(A) Arson in the first degree, as defined in ORS 164.325, when the offense represented a threat of serious physical injury. 90 months (B) Using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct, as defined in ORS 163.670. 70 months (C) Compelling prostitution, as defined in ORS 167.017. 70 months (D) Rape in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.375 (1)(b). 300 months (E) Sodomy in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.405 (1)(b). 300 months (F) Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.411 (1)(b). 300 months (G) Kidnapping in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.235, when the offense is committed in furtherance of the commission or attempted commission of an offense listed in subparagraph (D), (E) or (F) of this paragraph. 300 months (c) Aggravated vehicular homicide, as defined in ORS 163.149. 240 months ______________________________________________________________________________ [1995 c.2 §1; 1995 c.421 §1; 1995 c.422 §47; 1997 c.852 §2; 2006 c.1 §1; 2007 c.867 §5; 2019 c.635 §10] Sec. 3. (2) The amendments to ORS 137.700 by section 1 of this 2006 Act apply only to a person who was at least 18 years of age at the time the person committed an offense described in ORS 137.700 (2)(b)(D), (E), (F) or (G). [2006 c.1 §3(2)]
Official history and status
History: Note: Section 3 (2), chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2006, provides: Note: 137.700 to 137.707 were enacted into law but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 137 or any series therein by law. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
This rule cites
- ORS 161.605 — resolved
- ORS 421.121 — resolved
- ORS 163.115 — resolved
- ORS 163.107 — resolved
- ORS 163.095 — resolved
- ORS 163.118 — resolved
- ORS 163.125 — resolved
- ORS 163.185 — resolved
- ORS 163.175 — resolved
- ORS 163.235 — resolved
- ORS 163.225 — resolved
- ORS 163.375 — resolved
- ORS 163.365 — resolved
- ORS 163.405 — resolved
- ORS 163.395 — resolved
- ORS 163.411 — resolved
- ORS 163.408 — resolved
- ORS 163.427 — resolved
- ORS 164.415 — resolved
- ORS 164.405 — resolved
- ORS 164.325 — resolved
- ORS 163.670 — resolved
- ORS 167.017 — resolved
- ORS 163.149 — resolved
- ORS 137.700 — resolved
Cited by
- SLR 5-4.021: CASE MANAGEMENT APPEARANCE
- ORS 133.400: Recording of custodial interviews of adults.
- ORS 137.218: Joint petition for reconsideration of conviction or sentence.
- ORS 137.709: Application of ORS 137.700 and 137.707.
- ORS 137.712: Exceptions to ORS 137.700 and 137.707.
- ORS 137.751: Determination of defendant’s eligibility for release on post-prison supervision under ORS 421.508.
- ORS 138.105: Appeal by defendant.
- ORS 138.115: Appeal by state.
- ORS 138.255: Court of Appeals certification of appeal to Supreme Court in lieu of disposition; party request for Supreme Court review.
- ORS 144.101: Board’s jurisdiction over conditions of post-prison supervision; reentry court jurisdiction.
- ORS 144.107: Sanctions for violations of conditions of post-prison supervision; rules.
- ORS 144.397: Release eligibility for juvenile offenders after 15 years of imprisonment; board hearing; rules.
- ORS 161.371: Procedures upon commitment of defendant; placement process; maximum term of commitment.
- ORS 166.274: Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm; fees.
- ORS 192.602: Time for compliance; reimbursement; exceptions.
- SLR 25-4.005: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
- ORS 420.240: Work release program; rules.
- ORS 421.121: Reduction in term of incarceration; rules.
- ORS 421.168: Transitional leave; rules.
- OAR 255-040-0028: Advancing Release Dates for Adults in Custody (AIC) with Severe Medical Condition or Permanent Incapacity
- OAR 255-075-0073: Return to DOC for a Period of Greater than 12 Months
- OAR 259-009-0120: Grounds for Denial or Revocation
- OAR 259-060-0300: Grounds to Deny, Revoke, Suspend or Refuse to Renew Alarm Monitor Professional Certification
- OAR 259-060-0310: Grounds to Deny, Revoke, Suspend or Refuse to Renew Unarmed Private Security Professional Certification and Event and Entertainment Private Security Professional Certification
- OAR 259-060-0320: Grounds to Deny, Revoke, Suspend or Refuse to Renew Armed Private Security Professional Certification, Private Security Instructor Certification, and Executive or Supervisory Manager Licensure
- OAR 291-062-0130: Adult in Custody Eligibility
- OAR 291-063-0120: Procedures
- OAR 291-097-0215: Earned Time Credits for Crimes Committed on or after November 1, 1989 through June 30, 2009 and Sentenced Prior to July 1, 2009
- OAR 291-097-0220: Earned Time Credits for Crimes Committed on or after November 1, 1989 through February 16, 2010 and Sentenced on or after July 1, 2009
- OAR 291-097-0225: Earned Time Credits for Crimes Committed on or after February 17, 2010 through June 30, 2011
- OAR 291-097-0230: Earned Time Credits for Crimes Committed on or after July 1, 2011 and through June 30, 2013
- OAR 291-097-0231: Earned Time Credits for Crimes Committed on or after July 1, 2013
- OAR 291-100-0005: Authority, Purpose and Policy
- OAR 291-100-0105: Convictions Under ORS 137.700 and 137.707
- OAR 291-149-0130: Inmate Eligibility
- OAR 309-090-0010: Forensic Certification Types and Requirements
- OAR 309-090-0015: Application Requirements and Process
- OAR 416-415-0040: Youth in Custody Eligibility for Participation in a Work Program
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors137.html