When a person (known as a petitioner) seeks post-conviction relief based on new evidence, a change in the law or sentencing guidelines or other reason allowed in Oregon, victims of the offense for which the petitioner was convicted have the right to be notified by the...
People who break the law frequently learn from their mistakes. They may try to change their conduct after paying the price for prior illegal activity. Those who have improved their circumstances and learned from their mistakes might petition the courts for...
Post-conviction relief (PCR) is a legal process that allows someone who has already been convicted of a crime to challenge the conviction or sentence after a trial and any direct appeals are over. Think of it as a last chance to address serious issues that may have...
