State v. Biscotti

ORS 137.106(l)(b) provides that, for “good cause,” the trial court may extend the time within which it may enter judgment requiring a defendant to pay restitution. At issue in this case is what constitutes “good cause.” The court concluded that the state’s admitted carelessness in failing to prove restitution earlier amounts to “good cause.” Defendant appeals, arguing that the state’s carelessness cannot amount to good cause for a delay. We agree with defendant, vacate the order of restitution, and otherwise affirm.

The relevant facts are undisputed. Defendant stole from her employer by using…