Bill To Allow Domestic Violence Coercion As Sentencing Consideration In Committee

Oregon 52nd District State Representative Anna Williams is one of 14 sponsors of a bill to allow survivors of domestic violence who feel they were coerced into committing a crime by their abuser to petition the court for a lighter sentence.  The Hood River Democrat said the opportunity to petition and present specific evidence to the court would be at the time of the trial and sentencing or after the person is incarcerated.  Williams notes often these people need sufficient time and distance from their abuser to be able to tell their story.  House Bill 2825 is scheduled for a worksession in the House Judiciary Committee on April 13.

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