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Oregon Revised Statutes Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally § 135.951

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Law enforcement agencies, city attorneys and district attorneys may consider the availability and likely effectiveness of mediation in determining whether to process and prosecute criminal charges. If it appears that mediation is in the interests of justice and of benefit to the offender, victim and community, the law enforcement agency, city attorney or district attorney may propose mediation through a qualified mediation program.

(2) In determining whether mediation is in the interests of justice and of benefit to the offender, victim and community, the law enforcement agency, city attorney or district attorney shall consider, at a minimum, the following factors:

(a) The nature of the offense;

(b) Any special characteristics of the offender or the victim;

(c) Whether the offender has previously participated in mediation;

(d) Whether it is probable that the offender will cooperate with and benefit from mediation;

(e) The recommendations of the victim;

(f) Whether a qualified mediation program is available or may be made available;

(g) The impact of mediation on the community;

(h) The recommendations of the involved law enforcement agency;  and

(i) Any mitigating circumstances.

(3) Mediation may not be used for:

(a) Disputes between family or household members, as defined in ORS 107.705, that involve conduct that would constitute assault under ORS 163.160, 163.165, 163.175 or 163.185 or strangulation under ORS 163.187;  or

(b) Offenses that involve sex crimes, as defined in ORS 163A.005.

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