The Aid and Assist Due Process Reform Act of 2026 The Aid and Assist Due Process Reform Act of 2026 Publication Date: March 28, 2026 Section 1. Short Title This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Aid and Assist Due Process Reform Act of 2026." Section 2. Legislative Findings The Legislative Assembly finds that: ORS 161.370 is intended to restore a defendant’s ability to aid and assist in their own defense; Current implementation results in prolonged detention of individuals, including those charged with misdemeanors; Defendants are often held in hospital settings for durations approaching or exceeding the maximum penalties associated with their charges; Evaluation procedures frequently rely on generalized or hypothetical questioning not tailored to the defendant’s specific case; Access to legal materials and resources necessary for participation in one’s defense is inconsistent and, in some cases, inadequate; The current system p...
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