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The change would allow a law enforcement agency or public body to provide information or enter an agreement to provide information to federal immigration authorities ‘‘as may be required to effect an international extradition and return of a person charged with or convicted of a crime in the state and for whom a warrant of arrest has been issued,’’ and declares an emergency effective on passage, according to the bill summary presented to the committee.

Supporters said the bill addresses an unintended gap in current Oregon law. ‘‘Currently, ORS 181.823 prohibits sheriffs and district attorneys from sharing information regarding individuals in local custody,’’ Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels told the committee. He said the prohibition leaves only two exceptions — complying with legal process such as a subpoena or where information is already public — and that those exceptions do not cover assurances federal partners require in extradition cases. ‘‘We are unable to sign that assurance letter because we are unable to make the notification that we're promising to make,’’ Gunnels said.

Amanda Dalton, testifying for the Oregon District Attorneys Association, described the proposal as ‘‘a very narrow exception’’ and said the group convened stakeholders in September 2024, including organizations who worked on the original Sanctuary Promise Act, to craft the language.

Kevin Barton, Washington County district attorney, and Caprice Massey, sheriff of Washington County speaking for the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association and the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, also urged support. Massey told the committee the bill ‘‘provides the necessary tools to affect international extraditions and return individuals charged with or convicted of crimes in Oregon’’ and said the measure is ‘‘narrowly focused toward those most serious crimes.’’

Gunnels gave a local example: he said a Deschutes County murder suspect fled to his country of origin after the alleged crime, that an indictment and arrest warrant are in hand, and that without the proposed statutory exception the county would be unable to sign the assurance Homeland Security requires to effect the return for trial.

Committee members asked whether the bill would apply to people currently located in the United States. Sheriff Massey and others answered that the proposal is intended for people who fled the country and where Homeland Security’s assurance letter is a precondition to return.

The bill was presented to the committee with the Senate floor vote recorded in the bill summary: 26 yeas and 4 excused in the Senate. No committee vote or committee action was recorded during the public hearing.

If advanced, supporters said the measure would provide explicit authority and legal clarity to coordinate with federal and international partners in extradition cases involving serious crimes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee On Judiciary 04/21/2025 3:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Prosecutors and sheriffs told the House Committee on Judiciary that Senate Bill 277 is a narrowly tailored fix needed so Oregon can secure international extraditions of people charged with or convicted of serious crimes in the state.","taxTitle","Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",18092,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267410,"Backers urge mandatory trauma-informed judicial training in Oregon to protect survivors and children",1910,789000,2699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3072185-f75a7b259f22d5075c5ce7e471f31ec9&start=789&end=2699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3072185-f75a7b259f22d5075c5ce7e471f31ec9/thumbnail_789000.jpg","/articles/6267410/Oregon/Backers-urge-mandatory-trauma-informed-judicial-training-in-Oregon-to-protect-survivors-and-children","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267410-bcaf714be3457b11f4d6af0369f010ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890116&Signature=AK3MXDiS0mPfyKZ0Z1rh~U8-IED7Bipj8cqLf1uhYdaK53zepD~-4aLqLQ5j2Rjie3aAeJBkkewOevhHFBdGfA5BwewIFkl3KWo~Mkzqz~xGHQcAVFxreX80XL3gxNPNiQuuNzoZpWOtj~s5hVSd5vaKT~-ZnkXJ9H10LyLxk0Eqwc7fnB1dxMGfQd6Jkoq6zaPvM3PEBlaOsVhclHh5VI2CHpfbD1LumV143492LvBuPtbNDmYB8H2dBBlqS~4s178YbsSZuH4oavAvfgmHtVcn7DWFVQ-Mv5sp7M2lvbk7zzPSOgpgSwhZviM3a1W17X5uuYoy5lEkFQNQlMAg4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Supporters told the House Committee on Judiciary that Senate Bill 710A would give the chief justice authority to establish judge-specific continuing education standards that include evidence-based, trauma-informed training on domestic violence, sexual assault and related matters.

The measure as presented to the committee would authorize the chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court to establish minimum continuing education requirements for judges of the circuit courts, tax court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, require that requirements include evidence-based, trauma-informed education on domestic violence and sexual assault, and direct the state court administrator to report to the interim legislative committees by Sept. 15, 2027; the reporting requirement would be repealed Jan. 2, 2028, in the bill summary.

Janine Solomon, state senator and board member of the Family Justice Center of Washington County, and Senator Suzanne Weber both described the need for specialized judicial training. ‘‘To protect children and survivors of abuse and domestic violence, we must have better training and awareness for our judges all across Oregon,’’ Solomon said. She described prior work on ‘‘Caden’s Law’’ and said judicial education was a critical next step.

Rebecca Guptill, presiding judge of Washington County Circuit Court, testified in support ‘‘in my individual capacity’’ and described the courtroom dynamics and practical skills judges need. Guptill said judges currently meet the same CLE requirements as practicing attorneys and that CLE offerings are often not judge-specific. ‘‘This really necessitates judicial training that is ongoing and recurring to both teach initial skills and also to help judges refine those skills to ensure they are being applied effectively in the courtroom,’’ she said. Guptill also said 86% of family law cases in Oregon have at least one self-represented party and argued specialized training would improve outcomes for litigants and children.

Survivors and advocates called the training urgent and practical. Rachel Schutz, executive director of the Family Justice Center of Washington County, said trauma-informed judicial education ‘‘isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.’’ Members of the Voices Survivor Advisory Committee described personal court experiences they said were harmful and urged mandatory training so judges can ‘‘see through deception’’ and better protect vulnerable litigants.

Aaron Knott of the Oregon Judicial Department said OJD supported the bill in concept and that the department planned to work with the sponsors to make training accessible for judges, including seeking CLE credit so the training can be integrated into the existing 45-hour requirement and exploring remote or digital delivery options. He also confirmed the bill contemplates an advisory committee and community engagement in developing materials.

Committee members asked technical and transparency questions, including whether training content would be subject to public records requests; an OJD representative said he would follow up with a written answer. The bill summary presented to the committee noted the Senate floor vote was unanimous in the Senate with 29 yeas and 1 excused. No committee vote was recorded during the public hearing.","Supporters told the House Committee on Judiciary that Senate Bill 710A would give the chief justice authority to establish judge-specific continuing education standards that include evidence-based, trauma-informed training on domestic violence, sexual assault and related matters.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267400,"Coalition urges Congress to shore up Crime Victims Fund amid steep declines",164,3170000,3334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3072185-f75a7b259f22d5075c5ce7e471f31ec9&start=3170&end=3334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3072185-f75a7b259f22d5075c5ce7e471f31ec9/thumbnail_3170000.jpg","/articles/6267400/Oregon/Coalition-urges-Congress-to-shore-up-Crime-Victims-Fund-amid-steep-declines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267400-fb436cc3b5c0802f8312cbaa7cded49f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890116&Signature=N4RRmBRZJdX1H48CLZxaOots2LMzL4C1ktdv4HIm2OTOBxlNnNJ74fzxvoxX8qsyyfHxMvah0OoU5VBZiM4kC9bZgQnEiFlVvFjraSP5xKD6rlt75Ipdx-appVe2RlKW57WCEfit9MNVjsxuTqlz3ZCbe-M0cEI3bRaXU23Bp8zDfU15uYlOqWtga3hpBHQpXTfuCE9n6tsM6qqu4obXc1~J8hO0kY5EW-hivuecDpZ5Adc5V83STBp0j08Fjwd7z3pyWRMnJGVc1GJe2m69A0HKOCd~5xzaPiBCxTU5LpOIcUEWXWDasGaDsm9Rzd6hVbZphDpGpy0qfhd0pwNVGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The executive director of the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence told the House Committee on Judiciary that Senate Joint Memorial 2 asks Oregon’s congressional delegation to support federal legislation stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund, warning that large declines are forcing victim services programs to triage services or face closure.

Carrie Moran (surname redacted in transcript) told the committee that the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) created the Crime Victims Fund, which is financed by fines and criminal-justice penalties and is the primary federal grant source for victim services including domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking and elder-abuse programs. Moran told lawmakers the fund’s balance fell by 82.94% from fiscal year 2017 to fiscal year 2024, which in turn led to an approximate 40% decrease in funding for victim assistance programs in each state. She said those cuts are forcing programs that serve Oregon communities — from Baker City to Astoria and everywhere in between — to triage services or risk closure.

Moran asked the committee to support SJM 2 and to urge Oregon’s congressional leaders to back the Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act, which she said would provide the support necessary to keep victim assistance programs operating.

The committee heard the memorial had unanimous adoption on the Senate floor before reaching the House committee. Committee members had no additional questions as the public hearing concluded.","The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence urged the House Judiciary Committee to support a Senate Joint Memorial urging Congress to shore up the Crime Victims Fund, citing an 82.94% drop in the fund’s balance from fiscal 2017 to 2024 and consequent cuts to victim services nationwide.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267405,"Defense investigators, OCDLA support bill to allow private investigators access to booking photos",454,2700000,3154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3072185-f75a7b259f22d5075c5ce7e471f31ec9&start=2700&end=3154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3072185-f75a7b259f22d5075c5ce7e471f31ec9/thumbnail_2700000.jpg","/articles/6267405/Oregon/Defense-investigators-OCDLA-support-bill-to-allow-private-investigators-access-to-booking-photos","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267405-0478ef9217a90e65c6e3d37ce7644f9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890116&Signature=j9xv1lUwAxbCJ1HnNtsB8G1g8a3DDSwfUtDS075YywE5fKzYGnr7eEVT~thmWwiFPR-FY8B2rc5mQ27ZC~blz6IgLhoGFjyaA3t6HglNccf1qxmm3X~nbgw3QNz2pvDo7eIaHtUcvFbs83naKmh9yZ-JAto9OLPfzkbYQ3JwHIoszi9CWQQzW8cHhtc5eCKQpK3JnvAEmVvbXQBSHnmt-C1MRneAYNuGBT6TFes3W2dHgQjEY5c0Ms35LEe2PjjbWNpXT9HK-5SJbmmWoJMzdQWrX5oJrS~hv0la84Eh4NS2FhfiBgcZzmI164O79CgXSIAhdnxB~M3Nkphs2MfTMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Private investigators and criminal defense advocates told the House Committee on Judiciary that Senate Bill 993 would restore access to booking photos (mugshots) for licensed private investigators and defense teams and argued the change promotes fairness and efficiency in investigations.

May Lee Browning of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association said OCDLA participated in the work group that drafted the bill and did not intend to limit access to mugshots for investigators. Steve Wilson, a licensed private investigator and co-chair of the OCDLA investigators committee, testified that investigators use booking photos to confirm identifying details such as hairstyle or facial tattoos and to avoid expensive, time-consuming searches for dated photos. ‘‘There are multiple uses and needs for having an accurate photo of an individual when you are doing criminal defense work,’’ Wilson said. He added that restoring access avoids hours or days of additional work and cost paid by public defense resources.

Wilson told lawmakers that defense investigators generally receive cases after initial identifications are made by police and prosecutors; his testimony said investigators primarily use booking photos to identify attributes and to confirm dates, not to create suggestive identification procedures in place of formal lineups.

The bill summary presented to the committee said Senate Bill 993 ‘‘authorizes law enforcement to release booking photos to licensed private investigators’’ and reported the Senate floor vote as 26 yeas, 1 nay and 3 excused. The summary also stated an effective date provision for the measure; the committee hearing did not record a committee vote or amendment.

During questioning, a committee member asked how defense investigators would avoid creating suggestive photo shows; Wilson said defense investigators often rely on different procedures and that by the time defense investigators engage the underlying identifications have typically already occurred. He also said that when a lineup issue arises the defense would create its own lineup consistent with proper procedures.

The committee held a public hearing; no committee vote was recorded in the hearing.","Supporters of Senate Bill 993 told the House Judiciary Committee that licensed private investigators and public defenders need access to booking photos for fairness, efficiency and to avoid extra taxpayer expense. The bill summary reported a Senate floor vote of 26 yeas, 1 nay, and 3 excused.","actionData","errors"]

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