Rogers v. Board of Parole
Citation
341 Or. App. 455
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Court of Appeals of Oregon
Decided
June 25, 2025
Jurisdiction
SA
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No. 569 June 25, 2025 455 This is a nonprecedential memorandum opinion pursuant to ORAP 10.30 and may not be cited except as provided in ORAP 10.30(1). IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF OREGON RANDY STEVEN ROGERS, Petitioner, v. BOARD OF PAROLE AND POST-PRISON SUPERVISION, Respondent. Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision A185112 Submitted May 9, 2025. Ernest G. Lannet, Chief Defender, Criminal Appellate Section, and Stephanie J. Hortsch, Deputy Public Defender, Oregon Public Defense Commission, filed the brief for petitioner. Dan Rayfield, Attorney General, Benjamin Gutman, Solicitor General, and Philip Thoennes, Assistant Attorney General, filed the brief for respondent. Before Lagesen, Chief Judge, and Egan, Judge. EGAN, J. Reversed and remanded. 456 Rogers v. Board of Parole EGAN, J. Petitioner seeks judicial review of a final order of the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision (board) that set petitioner’s sex offender notification level at Level 2. We reverse and remand the board’s final order.1 The board concedes that it erred in assessing peti- tioner’s risk of reoffending without considering his offense- free time in the community. We agree with and accept the concession. Under our decisions in Thomsen v. Board of Parole, 333 Or App 703, 554 P3d 308, rev den, 373 Or 81 (2024), and Allen v. Board of Parole, 334 Or App 447, 557 P3d 178, rev den, 373 Or 121 (2024), the board was required to assess petitioner’s risk of reoffense as of the time of the assessment. The appropriate remedy is to reverse and remand to the board for further proceedings. Thomsen, 333 Or App at 717. Reversed and remanded. 1 As authorized by ORS 2.570(2)(b), this matter is determined by a two-judge panel.
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Case Name: Rogers v. Board of Parole
Citation: 341 Or. App. 455
Court: Court of Appeals of Oregon
Date: June 25, 2025
Jurisdiction: SA
In the case of Rogers v. Board of Parole, the petitioner, Randy Steven Rogers, sought judicial review of a final order from the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. The primary issue revolved around the board's decision to classify Rogers as a Level 2 sex offender without adequately considering his offense-free time in the community.
Key Legal Issues
- Assessment of Risk of Reoffending: The board's methodology in evaluating Rogers' risk of reoffending was called into question.
- Consideration of Offense-Free Time: The failure to account for Rogers' time spent offense-free in the community was a significant factor in the appeal.
Court's Decision
The Court of Appeals of Oregon reversed and remanded the board’s final order. The court agreed with the board's concession that it had erred in its assessment process.
Legal Reasoning
The court's decision was grounded in previous rulings, particularly referencing Thomsen v. Board of Parole and Allen v. Board of Parole. The court emphasized that:
- The board was required to assess the risk of reoffense based on the current circumstances at the time of the assessment.
- Ignoring the petitioner’s offense-free time in the community constituted a significant oversight that warranted a reversal.
Key Holdings
- The Board of Parole erred in its risk assessment methodology.
- The court mandated that the board must take into account the offender's time spent offense-free in the community during future assessments.
Precedents and Citations
- Thomsen v. Board of Parole, 333 Or App 703, 554 P3d 308, rev den, 373 Or 81 (2024)
- Allen v. Board of Parole, 334 Or App 447, 557 P3d 178, rev den, 373 Or 121 (2024)
Practical Implications
The ruling in Rogers v. Board of Parole underscores the importance of a comprehensive risk assessment process that includes consideration of an offender's rehabilitation and time spent offense-free. This case may influence future decisions regarding sex offender classifications and the methodologies employed by parole boards in Oregon and potentially beyond. Legal practitioners should be aware of the implications of this ruling when representing clients in similar situations.
Overall, this case highlights the evolving nature of legal standards surrounding sex offender assessments and the necessity for boards to adhere to established precedents in their decision-making processes.
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