House Bill 2844

Increases penalty for crime of strangulation when committed knowing victim was pregnant. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Expands types of previous convictions that elevate crime of assault in the fourth degree to Class C felony in certain circumstances to include other degrees of assault, strangulation and menacing. Provides that child who witnesses assault or strangulation is victim for purposes of determining separately punishable offenses. Provides that release decision for defendant charged with sex crime or crime constituting domestic violence must include order prohibiting attempted contact with victim and third-party contact with victim while defendant is in custody. Modifies definition of "physical injury" for purposes of Oregon Criminal Code. Provides that for two or more domestic violence or abuse offenses between same victim and defendant, trial may take place in any county in which one offense was committed. Adds threatening to cause physical injury to animal to induce other person to engage in conduct as manner of committing crime of coercion. Creates hearsay exception for certain audio recordings of certified interpreter translating witness statement in criminal matter. Provides that recording is admissible without calling interpreter as witness unless defendant files written objection. Authorizes peace officer to apply for and circuit court to enter ex parte emergency protective order when court finds probable cause to believe that person is in danger of domestic violence, abuse or abduction and protective order is necessary to prevent further domestic violence, abuse or abduction. Provides that emergency protective order expires five days after entry. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to ________ for training, prosecuting crimes constituting domestic violence and implementing emergency protective orders.

In the House of Representatives

• Andy Olson

  Sponsor

• Jeff Barker

  Chief co-sponsor

In the Senate

• Jackie Winters

  Sponsor

• Laurie Monnes Anderson

  Chief co-sponsor

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In the House of Representatives Feb 2 – Jul 6

1. Feb 2Introduced
2. Feb 5Sent to Judiciary
3. Jul 6Died when the session ended