Elkins v. Thompson

Petitioner appeals from a judgment dismissing his petition for post-conviction relief. He argues that the trial court committed reversible error by failing to conduct a recorded inquiry when petitioner asked the court to replace his post-conviction attorney due to alleged inadequate representation. We review for abuse of discretion, Temple v. Zenon, 124 Or App 388, 392, 862 P2d 585 (1993), and affirm.

Petitioner shot and killed one person and wounded another at a Salem restaurant in 1993. Petitioner was convicted of murder, attempted murder, and assault in the first degree. He was sentenced to…