Oregon Statutes - Chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court - Section 137.671 - Authority of court to impose sentence outside guidelines.

(1) The court may impose a sentence outside the presumptive sentence or sentence range made presumptive under ORS 137.669 for a specific offense if it finds there are substantial and compelling reasons justifying a deviation from the presumptive sentence.

(2) Whenever the court imposes a sentence outside the presumptive sentence it shall set forth the reasons for its decision in the manner required by rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. [1987 c.619 §6; 1989 c.790 §39; 1995 c.420 §8]

Note: See note under 137.651.

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