Evensizer v. Board of Parole

Like the petitioners in Price v. Board of Parole, 301 Or 393, 723 P2d 314 (1986), and Martz v. Board of Parole, 301 Or 400, 723 P2d 317 (1986), this petitioner argues that the Board of Parole (Board) abused its discretion in setting her initial date of release on parole. Unlike Price and Martz, however, in which the Board refused to override the minimum sentences, the Board in this case overrode the petitioner’s minimum sentence but set her parole release date beyond her guideline matrix.

The petitioner was convicted on four forgery charges, one charge of fraudulent use of a credit card and…