Measure 11

What is Measure 11?

•  Measure 11 is a ballot measure passed by the voters that became law April 1, 1995.  It is also known as "One Strike You're Out."

• ORS137.707  Adult prosecution of 15, 16, or 17 year old offenders: mandatory minimum sentences.

• If a youth is 15, 16 or 17 and commits and is charged with any of the crimes identified as Measure 11, they will be prosecuted as an adult in criminal court.

• ORS 137.705:  A person charged with a crime under ORS 137.707 who is 16 or 17 years of age shall be detained in custody in a jail or other place where adults are detained subject to release on the same terms and conditions as for adults.

• A person 15, would be detained in the Juvenile Detention center until they turn 16.

• The law requires mandatory minimum prison sentences to be served:  
  (2006 Statute)
  Murders defined in ORS 163.115 - 300 months
  Attempt or conspiracy to commit
  Murder  ORS  163.095 - 120 months
  Manslaughter I - 120 months
  Manslaughter II - 75 months
  Assault I - 90 months 
  Assault II - 70 months
  Kidnapping I - 90 months
  Kidnapping II - 70 months
  Rape I - 100 months 
  Rape II - 75 months
  Sodomy I - 100 months
  Sodomy II - 75 months
  Unlawful Sexual Penetration I - 100 months
  Unlawful Sexual Penetration II - 75 months
  Sexual Abuse I - 75 months
  Robbery I - 90 months
  Robbery II - 70 months
  Arson I - 90 months
  Using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct - 70 months
  Compelling Prostitution - 70 months