Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 496 — Relating to recording of grand jury proceedings; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Directs presiding judges of judicial districts within state to ensure proceedings before grand jury are recorded. Authorizes Chief Justice of Supreme Court to establish policies and procedures by rule or order to carry out recording requirement. Provides for phase-in of recording process based on population of district. Requires <b>court to delegate</b> audio recording to grand juror and to provide instruction regarding audio electronic recording equipment. Specifies matters that must be recorded and matters that may not be recorded. Creates procedures for release of audio recordings. <b>Specifies procedures for release of audio recording or transcript of grand jury proceeding concerning public servant resulting in indictment indorsed "not a true bill."</b> Provides process for prosecuting attorney to request and enter protective order prohibiting or restricting access to recordings or transcripts. Requires prosecuting attorney to <b>file motion for protective order upon victim's request and to</b> describe specific portion of recording or transcript to be redacted. Specifies when recording or transcript may be used in court proceedings. Allows statements of certain persons to be received through testimony of peace officer. Prohibits release of grand jury proceeding recordings or transcripts as public record. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  3. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Public Hearing held.

  6. Public Hearing held.

  7. Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.

  8. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 1 voted No

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Not signed on (90)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 496 do?
Directs presiding judges of judicial districts within state to ensure proceedings before grand jury are recorded. Authorizes Chief Justice of Supreme Court to establish policies and procedures by rule or order to carry out recording requirement. Provides for phase-in of recording process based on population of district. Requires <b>court to delegate</b> audio recording to grand juror and to provide instruction regarding audio electronic recording equipment. Specifies matters that must be recorded and matters that may not be recorded. Creates procedures for release of audio recordings. <b>Specifies procedures for release of audio recording or transcript of grand jury proceeding concerning public servant resulting in indictment indorsed "not a true bill."</b> Provides process for prosecuting attorney to request and enter protective order prohibiting or restricting access to recordings or transcripts. Requires prosecuting attorney to <b>file motion for protective order upon victim's request and to</b> describe specific portion of recording or transcript to be redacted. Specifies when recording or transcript may be used in court proceedings. Allows statements of certain persons to be received through testimony of peace officer. Prohibits release of grand jury proceeding recordings or transcripts as public record. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
What is the current status of SB 496?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 496?
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