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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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 work either inside or outside the facility are entitled to an allowance of credits in time or compensation, or both, for the work.
(b) The allowances 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 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) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, in the case of a sentence of not less than 10 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Crimes and Punishments § 169.120 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-16-crimes-and-punishments/or-rev-st-sect-169-120/
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