Wells v. Paulus

Petitioner Wells challenges the ballot title prepared by the Attorney General and certified to the Secretary of State for an initiative that would add, amend and repeal provisions of the Oregon criminal law and procedure statutes. The proposed statutory changes are many and diverse. They encompass the following general areas: victims’ compensation and participation in the criminal justice system, charging of crimes, trial procedure, sentencing and parole, and repeal of statutes regulating stops, frisks and the suppression of evidence unlawfully obtained.

Examining the proposed initiative with…