ORS 144.130: Prisoner to have access to written materials considered at hearings or interviews; access procedures.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 179.495, prior to a parole hearing or other personal interview, each prisoner shall have access to the written materials which the board shall consider with respect to the release of the prisoner on parole, with the exception of materials exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.355 (5). (2) The board and the Director of the Department of Corrections shall jointly adopt procedures for a prisoner’s access to written materials pursuant to this section. [1977 c.372 §8; 1987 c.320 §54; 1997 c.825 §2]
Official history and status
History: Note: See note under 144.110.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 255-015-0002: Board Records — implements
- OAR 255-015-0003: Oral Record of Hearing — implements
- OAR 255-015-0004: Public Records Requests — implements
- OAR 255-015-0010: Criteria for Denial of Disclosure of Records — implements
- OAR 255-030-0040: Inmate's Access to Written Materials/Rebuttal and Deadlines for Receiving Materials — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 179.495 — resolved
- ORS 192.355 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors144.html