Jackson Supp. L. R. 6.013

As amended through June 11, 2024

Rule 6.013 - Criminal Settlement Conferences

For all criminal cases where the charging instrument alleges one or more Measure 11 crimes, other than attempted murder, murder or aggravated murder, and where the defendant is lodged, the court may schedule a voluntary settlement conference at the request of the attorney, which shall be subject to the following procedure:

(1) The court, while being consistent with the requirements of ORS 136.290, will schedule the settlement conference within four (4) - six (6) months following the defendant's date of arraignment;

(2) Prior to the conference, the DA's office and defendant's counsel shall submit to the settlement conference judge a confidential written statement in a form prescribed by the court. All documents submitted by the parties in connection with the settlement conference will remain confidential and shall either be returned to the parties or destroyed by the settlement judge immediately following the conference; and

(3) If the case is resolved during the settlement conference, the defendant shall be prepared to complete a Plea Petition and enter a change of plea on the record, as well as proceed to sentencing, if the parties' waive the time prescribed by ORS 137.020(2) and if otherwise reasonably possible, prior to the conference being adjourned.

Jackson Supp. L. R. 6.013

Amended effective 2/1/2024.