HB4072

Relating to arraignment; and prescribing an effective date.

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Oregon HB4072 modifies the time frame for arraignments after arrest, excluding certain days and hours.

Oregon HB4072 amends the arraignment process by adjusting the time frame within which a defendant must be arraigned after arrest. The bill specifies that, except for good cause or at the defendant's request, the arraignment must occur within 96 hours after arrest, excluding holidays, Saturdays, Sundays, and court closure periods. The changes apply to accusatory instruments filed after the bill's effective date, which is set to be the 91st day after the adjournment of the 2026 regular legislative session.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RR

Calendar

Feb 25

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session

Feb 25

1:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session

History

Apr 6

House

Chapter 45, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

Mar 31

House

Governor signed.

Mar 5

Senate

President signed.