Bill > HB2472

This bill modifies the legal process for determining whether a juvenile sex offender must register as a sex offender by shifting the burden of proof from the juvenile offender to the district attorney. Under the current law, the juvenile offender had to prove they were rehabilitated and did not pose a threat to public safety, but this bill reverses that requirement, now mandating that the district attorney must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the juvenile is not rehabilitated and poses a threat to public safety. The bill applies to hearings conducted on or after its effective date and occurs during the six-month period before the termination of juvenile court jurisdiction. During these hearings, the court will consider various factors such as the nature of the original offense, the impact on the victim, the juvenile's treatment progress, compliance with supervision requirements, psychological evaluations, and other relevant information. The juvenile retains the right to legal representation, and the hearing provides an opportunity for the district attorney, victim, juvenile, and relevant agencies to be heard. The goal appears to be ensuring a more thorough and balanced assessment of a juvenile's potential risk to public safety before mandating sex offender registration.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2472