161.385 Psychiatric Security Review Board; composition, term, qualifications, compensation, appointment, confirmation and meetings. (1) There is hereby created a Psychiatric Security Review Board consisting of the members described in subsection (2) of this section appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate under section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution.
(2)(a) The membership of the board may not include any district attorney, deputy district attorney or public defender.
(b) The Governor shall appoint:
(A) A psychiatrist experienced in the criminal justice system and not otherwise employed on a full-time basis by the Oregon Health Authority or a community mental health program;
(B) A licensed psychologist experienced in the criminal justice system and not otherwise employed on a full-time basis by the authority or a community mental health program;
(C) A member with substantial experience in the processes of parole and probation;
(D) A lawyer with substantial experience in criminal trial practice; and
(E) A member of the general public.
(c) The Governor may appoint a sixth member, to serve as an alternate member as described in subsection (6)(b) of this section, who has previously served on the board for one or more terms, has demonstrated commitment to the board’s strategic plan and is well-versed in the board’s operations, policies and procedures.
(3) The term of office of each member is four years. The Governor at any time may remove any member for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall
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TITLE 16
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Chapter 161. General Provisions
162. Offenses Against the State and Public Justice
163. Offenses Against Persons
163A. Sex Offender Reporting and Classification
164. Offenses Against Property
165. Offenses Involving Fraud or Deception
166. Offenses Against Public Order; Firearms and Other Weapons; Racketeering
167. Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals
169. Local and Regional Correctional Facilities; Prisoners; Juvenile Facilities
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Chapter 161 — General Provisions
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
PRINCIPLES
CRIMINAL LIABILITY
PARTIES TO CRIME
JUSTIFICATION
RESPONSIBILITY
(Temporary provisions relating to maximum periods of commitment and community restoration are compiled as notes following ORS 161.371)
INCHOATE CRIMES
CLASSES OF OFFENSES
DISPOSITION OF OFFENDERS
AUTHORITY OF SENTENCING COURT
PRINCIPLES
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161.385 Psychiatric Security Review Board; composition, term, qualifications, compensation, appointment, confirmation and meetings. (1) There is hereby created a Psychiatric Security Review Board consisting of the members described in subsection (2) of this section appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate under section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution.
(2)(a) The membership of the board may not include any district attorney, deputy district attorney or public defender.
(b) The Governor shall appoint:
(A) A psychiatrist experienced in the criminal justice system and not otherwise employed on a full-time basis by the Oregon Health Authority or a community mental health program;
(B) A licensed psychologist experienced in the criminal justice system and not otherwise employed on a full-time basis by the authority or a community mental health program;
(C) A member with substantial experience in the processes of parole and probation;
(D) A lawyer with substantial experience in criminal trial practice; and
(E) A member of the general public.
(c) The Governor may appoint a sixth member, to serve as an alternate member as described in subsection (6)(b) of this section, who has previously served on the board for one or more terms, has demonstrated commitment to the board’s strategic plan and is well-versed in the board’s operations, policies and procedures.
(3) The term of office of each member is four years. The Governor at any time may remove any member for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(4) A member of the board not otherwise employed full-time by the state shall be paid on a per diem basis an amount equal to $289.22, adjusted according to the executive pay plan for the biennium, for each day during which the member is engaged in the performance of official duties, including necessary travel time. In addition, subject to ORS 292.220 to 292.250 regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, the member shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
(5) Subject to any applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law, the board may hire employees to aid it in performing its duties.
(6)(a) The board consists of a single panel of five members appointed under subsection (2)(b) of this section. The panel is responsible for persons placed under the board’s jurisdiction under ORS 161.315 to 161.351 and young persons placed under the board’s jurisdiction under ORS 419C.529, and for carrying out the board’s duties described in ORS 163A.125, 166.273, 426.701 and 426.702.
(b) If a member is appointed under subsection (2)(c) of this section, that member serves as an alternate member of the panel, and may participate as a voting member of the panel for board hearings described in ORS 161.315 to 161.351, 163A.125, 419C.529 to 419C.542, 426.701 and 426.702, when a member appointed under subsection (2)(b) of this section is unavailable.
(7)(a) The panel shall select one of its members as chairperson to serve for a one-year term with such duties and powers as the panel determines.
(b) A majority of the voting members of the panel constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business of the panel.
(8) The panel shall meet at least twice every month, unless the chairperson determines that there is not sufficient business before the panel to warrant a meeting at the scheduled time. The panel shall also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the panel. [1977 c.380 §8; 1979 c.867 §7; 1979 c.885 §6; 1981 c.711 §15; 1981 s.s. c.3 §132; 1983 c.740 §26; 1983 c.800 §12; 1987 c.133 §1; 2001 c.962 §70; 2005 c.843 §20; 2009 c.595 §109; 2011 c.708 §8; 2025 c.56 §1]
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Oregon criminal law — ORS Title 16 (2025 snapshot) · legal_authorities
161.315 Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant; limitations; report. (1) Upon filing of notice or the introduction of evidence by the defendant as provided in ORS 161.309, the state shall have the right to have at least one psychiatrist or licensed psychologist of its selection examine the defendant. The state shall file notice with the court of its intention to have the defendant examined.
(2)(a) Upon filing of the notice, the court, in its discretion, may order the defendant committed to a state mental hospital or any other suitable facility, if the defendant is 18 years of age or older, for observation and examination, which may include treatment as permitted by law.
(b) If the defendant is under 18 years of age, upon filing of the notice, the court, in its discretion, may order the defendant committed to a secure intensive community inpatient facility designated by the Oregon Health Authority for examination.
(c) The state mental hospital or other facility may retain custody of a defendant committed under this subsection only for the duration necessary to complete the observation and examination of the defendant, not to exceed 30 days.
(3) If the defendant objects to the examiner chosen by the state, the court for good cause shown may direct the state to select a different examiner.
(4) An examiner performing an examination on the issue of insanity of a defendant under this section is not obligated to examine the defendant for fitness to proceed unless, during the examination, the examiner determines that the defendant’s fitness to proceed is drawn in question. If, during the examination, the examiner determines that the defendant’s fitness to proceed is in doubt, the examiner shall report the issue to the court and to the superintendent of th
163A.125 Relief from reporting obligation for sex offenders classified under ORS 163A.100; reclassification; procedure. (1)(a) A person who is required to report as a sex offender under ORS 163A.010, 163A.015 or 163A.020 due to a conviction for a sex crime and is classified as a level one sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (1) may petition the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to relieve the person from the obligation to report as a sex offender under ORS 163A.010, 163A.015 or 163A.020.
(b) A person who is required to report as a sex offender under ORS 163A.010, 163A.015 or 163A.020 due to being found guilty except for insanity under ORS 161.295 for a sex crime, and is classified as a level one sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (1), may petition the Psychiatric Security Review Board to relieve the person from the obligation to report as a sex offender under ORS 163A.010, 163A.015 or 163A.020.
(c)(A) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a person described in paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection may file the petition no sooner than five years after the date supervision for the sex crime is terminated or, if the person was not subject to supervision for the sex crime, five years after the date the person was discharged from the jurisdiction of the court, Psychiatric Security Review Board or Oregon Health Authority.
(B) A person who was reclassified under subsection (2) of this section from a level two sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (2) to a level one sex offender under ORS 163A.100 (1) may file the petition no sooner than five years after the date of reclassification.
(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) of this subsection, if a person is required to report because of a conviction or finding of guilty except for insanity from