Oregon Statutes 132.557 – Indictment must contain subcategory facts under certain circumstances
(1) When a person is charged with a crime committed on or after November 1, 1989, that includes subcategories under the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, the state is required to plead specially in the indictment, in addition to the elements of the crime, any subcategory fact on which the state intends to rely to enhance the crime for sentencing purposes. The state shall plead the elements and subcategory facts in a single count. Nothing in this subsection precludes the pleading of alternative theories.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 132.557
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(2) The state must prove each subcategory fact beyond a reasonable doubt and the jury shall return a special verdict of ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on each subcategory fact submitted. [1995 c.520 § 6]
132.557 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 132 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.