Bill > HB2310

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 147.417 to enhance victims' rights notification procedures. The legislation requires all district attorney offices to develop a comprehensive form detailing victims' rights under the Oregon Constitution and state law, which must be translated into Spanish and Russian. When a prosecution is initiated, district attorneys must provide each victim with a copy of this form, regardless of whether they have already been notified by law enforcement. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow law enforcement agencies to notify victims of their rights through oral or written communication, including electronic means, and specifies that failure to provide these notifications does not invalidate criminal proceedings or convictions. The bill also clarifies that while notification errors do not automatically overturn legal outcomes, agencies are still obligated to make good faith efforts to inform victims about their constitutional and statutory rights. The changes aim to ensure victims are more fully informed about their legal protections and options throughout criminal proceedings.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2310