In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Collins

This is a lawyer disciplinary proceeding instituted by the Oregon State Bar against John L. Collins. The Bar charges that Collins violated ORS 137.077, 1 by disclosing information from a presentence report (PSR) to a crime victim and that he thereby also violated former DR 1-102(A)(5) [current DR 1-102(A)(4)] 2 and DR 7-102(A)(8) 3 of the Code of Professional Responsibility (Disciplinary Rules). The Bar’s trial panel found that Collins did not violate ORS 137.077 and, therefore, did not violate the disciplinary rules. The Bar petitions for review. On de novo review, ORS 9.536(3), we agree…