House Bill 3439

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. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify certain retraining order violations as person Class A misdemeanors for purposes of sentencing guidelines. Provides that certain translated witness statements in criminal matter are not hearsay. Specifies process to challenge competency of translation. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to ________ for expenses related to domestic violence.

In the House of Representatives

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In the House of Representatives Feb 27 – Jul 6

1. Feb 27Introduced
2. Mar 6Sent to Judiciary
3. Jul 6Died when the session ended