Demeyer v. Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision

The Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision (board) deferred petitioner’s release on parole under ORS 144.125(3) after finding that he has a present severe emotional disturbance constituting a danger to the health or safety of the community. The board’s finding was based on a board-ordered psychological evaluation. We write to address petitioner’s argument that the board erred by considering the psychological evaluation because it was not filed within 60 days of the date on which petitioner was examined. We affirm.

ORS 144.125(3)(a) provides:

“If the board finds the prisoner has a present…