Oregon SB1515 allows petitions for post-conviction relief based on discredited forensic science disciplines.

Oregon SB1515 modifies the criteria for filing petitions for post-conviction relief, allowing individuals to petition if their conviction was based on discredited forensic science disciplines such as hair microscopy, bite mark analysis, or comparative bullet lead analysis. The bill specifies that petitions must be filed within two years of the final judgment or appeal, with certain exceptions. It also mandates that courts grant relief if the conviction was substantially based on discredited forensic science.

Oregon SB1515 allows petitions for post-conviction relief based on discredited forensic science disciplines.

Oregon SB1515 modifies the criteria for filing petitions for post-conviction relief, allowing individuals to petition if their conviction was based on discredited forensic science disciplines such as hair microscopy, bite mark analysis, or comparative bullet lead analysis. The bill specifies that petitions must be filed within two years of the final judgment or appeal, with certain exceptions. It also mandates that courts grant relief if the conviction was substantially based on discredited forensic science.