What happens to a person convicted of Measure 11?

What was the effect of Measure 11 in Oregon?

Persons convicted of Measure 11 offenses receive no parole or reduction of sentence for good behavior while in prison. Measure 11 also mandates that juveniles age 15 and older, charged with the felonies listed above, be tried as adults. Amending Measure 11 In 1994, the voters adopted a companion measure to Measure 11, Ballot Measure 10.

What was the companion measure to measure 11?

Amending Measure 11. In 1994, the voters adopted a companion measure to Measure 11, Ballot Measure 10. Measure 10 allows the Legislative Assembly to change Measure 11, but only by a two-thirds vote of each chamber.

How many people are in prison under Measure 11?

Nearly half of the estimated 12,500 inmates in the state prison system are serving Measure 11 sentences. Prozanski’s bill would give prisoners sentenced under the proposed law the chance to earn credit toward early release by taking part in treatment and other prison programs.

What was the minimum sentence under Measure 11?

Minimum sentences mandated by Measure 11 Crime Minimum sentence Aggravated Murder 30 to life Murder 25 years 1st degree Manslaughter 10 years Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Murder 10 years

What does measure 11 do to the criminal justice system?

Prozanski’s bill would give prisoners sentenced under the proposed law the chance to earn credit toward early release by taking part in treatment and other prison programs. Under Measure 11, offenders serve the full sentence with no chance for early release.

What was the impact of Measure 11 in Oregon?

A quarter-century has passed since Oregon voters said yes to a law that would profoundly reshape how the state treats its most violent offenders. Measure 11 created a class of crimes that in the eyes of voters deserved longer prison sentences and ensured people convicted of those offenses served every day of their terms.