Title 137 · ORS Chapter 137

165.013, criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree under ORS 165.022, fraudulent use of a credit card under ORS 165.055 (4)(b), possession of a stolen vehicle under ORS 819.300 or

Citation: ORS 165.013

Section: 165.013

165.013, criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree under ORS 165.022, fraudulent use of a credit card under ORS 165.055 (4)(b), possession of a stolen vehicle under ORS 819.300 or trafficking in stolen vehicles under ORS 819.310, the presumptive sentence is 18 months of incarceration, unless the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission prescribe a longer presumptive sentence, if the person has:

�� (A) A previous conviction for aggravated theft in the first degree under ORS 164.057, organized retail theft under ORS 164.098, unauthorized use of a vehicle under ORS 164.135, burglary in the first degree under ORS 164.225, robbery in the third degree under ORS 164.395, robbery in the second degree under ORS 164.405, robbery in the first degree under ORS 164.415, possession of a stolen vehicle under ORS 819.300, trafficking in stolen vehicles under ORS 819.310 or aggravated identity theft under ORS 165.803;

�� (B) Two or more previous convictions for any combination of the crimes listed in subsection (2) of this section; or

�� (C) A previous conviction for a crime listed in subsection (2) of this section, if the current crime of conviction was committed while the defendant was on supervision for the previous conviction or less than three years after the date the defendant completed the period of supervision for the previous conviction.

�� (c) Theft in the first degree under ORS 164.055 or identity theft under ORS 165.800, the presumptive sentence is 13 months of incarceration, unless the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission prescribe a longer presumptive sentence, if the person has:

�� (A) A previous conviction for aggravated theft in the first degree under ORS 164.057, organized retail theft under ORS 164.098, unauthorized use of a vehicle under ORS 164.135, burglary in the first degree under ORS 164.225, robbery in the second degree under ORS 164.405, robbery in the first degree under ORS 164.415, possession of a stolen vehicle under ORS 819.300, trafficking in stolen vehicles under ORS 819.310 or aggravated identity theft under ORS 165.803; or

�� (B) Four or more previous convictions for any combination of crimes listed in subsection (2) of this section.

�� (2) The crimes to which subsection (1) of this section applies are:

�� (a) Theft in the second degree under ORS 164.045;

�� (b) Theft in the first degree under ORS 164.055;

�� (c) Aggravated theft in the first degree under ORS 164.057;

�� (d) Organized retail theft under ORS 164.098;

�� (e) Unauthorized use of a vehicle under ORS 164.135;

�� (f) Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail under ORS 164.162;

�� (g) Burglary in the second degree under ORS 164.215;

�� (h) Burglary in the first degree under ORS 164.225;

�� (i) Criminal mischief in the second degree under ORS 164.354;

�� (j) Criminal mischief in the first degree under ORS 164.365;

�� (k) Computer crime under ORS 164.377;

�� (L) Forgery in the second degree under ORS 165.007;

�� (m) Forgery in the first degree under ORS 165.013;

�� (n) Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree under ORS 165.017;

�� (o) Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree under ORS 165.022;

�� (p) Fraudulent use of a credit card under ORS 165.055;

�� (q) Identity theft under ORS 165.800;

�� (r) Possession of a stolen vehicle under ORS 819.300;

�� (s) Trafficking in stolen vehicles under ORS 819.310; and

�� (t) Any attempt to commit a crime listed in this subsection.

�� (3)(a) A presumptive sentence described in subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section shall be increased by two months for each previous conviction the person has that:

�� (A) Was for any of the crimes listed in subsection (1) or (2) of this section; and

�� (B) Was not used as a predicate for the presumptive sentence described in subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section.

�� (b) Previous convictions may not increase a presumptive sentence described in subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section by more than 12 months under this subsection.

�� (4) The court may impose a sentence other than the sentence provided by subsection (1) or (3) of this section if the court imposes:

�� (a) A longer term of incarceration that is otherwise required or authorized by law; or

�� (b) A departure sentence authorized by the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission based upon findings of substantial and compelling reasons. Unless the law or the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission allow for imposition of a longer sentence, the maximum departure allowed for a person sentenced under this subsection is double the presumptive sentence provided in subsection (1) or (3) of this section.

�� (5) Notwithstanding subsection (4)(b) of this section, the court may not sentence a person under subsection (4) of this section to a term of incarceration that exceeds the period of time described in ORS 161.605.

�� (6) The court shall sentence a person under this section to at least the presumptive sentence described in subsection (1)(a) or (b) or (3) of this section, unless the parties stipulate otherwise or the court finds that:

�� (a) The person was not on probation, parole or post-prison supervision for a crime listed in subsection (1) of this section at the time of the commission of the current crime of conviction;

�� (b) The person has not previously received a downward departure from a presumptive sentence for a crime listed in subsection (1) of this section;

�� (c) The harm or loss caused by the crime is not greater than usual for that type of crime; and

�� (d) In consideration of the nature of the offense and the harm to the victim, a downward departure will:

�� (A) Increase public safety;

�� (B) Enhance the likelihood that the person will be rehabilitated; and

�� (C) Not unduly reduce the appropriate punishment.

�� (7) When the court imposes a sentence of probation for a conviction for theft in the first degree or identity theft or under subsection (6) of this section, the supervisory authority as defined in ORS 144.087 may require the person to receive a high level of supervision for at least 12 months, and may extend the period of high-level supervision for all or part of the remaining probationary term.

�� (8)(a) For a crime committed on or after November 1, 1989, a conviction is considered to have occurred upon the pronouncement of sentence in open court. However, when sentences are imposed for two or more convictions arising out of the same conduct or criminal episode, none of the convictions is considered to have occurred prior to any of the other convictions arising out of the same conduct or criminal episode.

�� (b) For a crime committed prior to November 1, 1989, a conviction is considered to have occurred upon the pronouncement in open court of a sentence or upon the pronouncement in open court of the suspended imposition of a sentence.

�� (9) For purposes of this section, previous convictions must be proven pursuant to ORS 137.079.

�� (10) As used in this section:

�� (a) �Downward departure� means a downward dispositional departure or a downward durational departure under the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

�� (b) �Previous conviction� includes:

�� (A) Convictions occurring before, on or after July 1, 2003; and

�� (B) Convictions entered in any other state or federal court for comparable offenses. [1996 c.3 �1; 1999 c.1022 ��2,4,7; 2001 c.784 �1; 2007 c.584 �2; 2008 c.14 �7; 2009 c.660 ��8,11; 2013 c.649 ��5,7; 2017 c.673 ��5,6; 2023 c.151 ��2,3; 2025 c.557 �41]

�� Note: 137.717 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 137 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

�� 137.719 Presumptive life sentence for certain sex offenders upon third conviction. (1) The presumptive sentence for a sex crime that is a felony is life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole if the defendant has been sentenced for sex crimes that are felonies at least two times prior to the current sentence.

�� (2) The court may impose a sentence other than the presumptive sentence provided by subsection (1) of this section if the court imposes a departure sentence authorized by the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission based upon findings of substantial and compelling reasons.

�� (3) For purposes of this section:

�� (a) Sentences for two or more convictions that are imposed in the same sentencing proceeding are considered to be one sentence; and

�� (b) A prior sentence includes:

�� (A) Sentences imposed before, on or after July 31, 2001; and

�� (B) Sentences imposed by any other state or federal court for comparable offenses.

�� (4) As used in this section, �sex crime� has the meaning given that term in ORS 163A.005. [2001 c.884 �4]

�� Note: 137.719 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 137 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

�� 137.721 [2005 c.708 �8; 2009 c.191 �1; 2009 c.660 ��15,16; renumbered 475.935 in 2009]

�� 137.725 Presumptive life sentence for certain sex offenders upon second conviction. (1) The presumptive sentence for a crime described in subsection (3) of this section is life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole if, at the time of the offense, the defendant has a prior conviction for a crime described in subsection (4) of this section.

�� (3) The crimes to which the sentence described in subsection (1) of this section applies are:

�� (a) Rape in the first degree under ORS 163.375;

�� (b) Sodomy in the first degree under ORS 163.405; and

�� (c) Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree under ORS 163.411.

�� (4) The prior convictions that give rise to a sentence described in subsection (1) of this section are:

�� (a) Rape in the first degree under ORS 163.375;

�� (b) Sodomy in the first degree under ORS 163.405;

�� (c) Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree under ORS 163.411;

�� (d) An equivalent federal offense; and

�� (e) An equivalent offense in another state. [2017 c.699 �1]

�� Note: 137.725 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 137 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

SENTENCING REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING DEFENDANT�S ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF LEAVE, RELEASE OR PROGRAMS

�� 137.750 Sentencing requirements concerning defendant�s eligibility for certain types of leave, release or programs. (1) When a court sentences a defendant to a term of incarceration upon conviction of a crime, the court shall order on the record in open court as part of the sentence imposed that the defendant may be considered by the executing or releasing authority for any form of temporary leave from custody, reduction in sentence, work release or program of conditional or supervised release authorized by law for which the defendant is otherwise eligible at the time of sentencing, unless the court finds on the record in open court substantial and compelling reasons to order that the defendant not be considered for such leave, release or program.

�� (2) The executing or releasing authority may consider the defendant for a program described in subsection (1) of this section only upon order of the sentencing court appearing in the judgment.

�� (3) As used in this section:

�� (a) �Executing or releasing authority� means the Department of Corrections, State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, Oregon Youth Authority, Psychiatric Security Review Board, sentencing court or supervisory authority.

�� (b) �Supervisory authority� has the meaning given that term in ORS 144.087. [1997 c.313 �14; 2008 c.35 �2; 2011 c.708 �19; 2013 c.229 �8; 2017 c.442 �17]

�� Note: 137.750 to 137.754 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 137 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

�� 137.751 Determination of defendant�s eligibility for release on post-prison supervision under ORS 421.508. (1) When a court sentences a defendant to a term of incarceration that exceeds one year, the defendant may request a determination of the defendant�s eligibility for release on post-prison supervision under ORS 421.508 (4). The court shall order in the judgment that the Department of Corrections may release the defendant on post-prison supervision under ORS 421.508 (4) only if, after a hearing, the court finds that:

�� (a) The defendant meets the eligibility requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section;

�� (b) The defendant was not on probation, parole or post-prison supervision for an offense listed in ORS 137.712 (4) or 811.705 (3)(b) at the time of the commission of the current crime of conviction;

�� (c) The defendant has not previously been released on post-prison supervision under ORS 421.508 (4);

�� (d) The harm or loss caused by the crime is not greater than usual for that type of crime;

�� (e) The crime was not part of an organized criminal operation; and

�� (f) After considering the nature of the offense and the harm to the victim, the defendant�s successful completion of the program would:

�� (A) Increase public safety;

�� (B) Enhance the likelihood that the defendant would be rehabilitated; and

�� (C) Not unduly reduce the appropriate punishment.

�� (2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a defendant may not be released on post-prison supervision under ORS 421.508 (4) if the defendant is being sentenced for a crime under ORS 163.145, 163.165 (1)(a) or (b), 163.525 or