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Mugshot bill passes House unanimously!

Yesterday, the Oregonian reported that a Hillsboro woman was arrested and charged with robbery in the first degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and theft in the third degree after confronting her estranged husband over childcare expenses. The Hillsboro Police say that the woman made out with between $300 and $400 in cash after firing a single […]

The Oregonian today reports that an amended version of HB 3467 has passed the House Judiciary Committee unanimously and is headed for a vote. The amended bill makes charging a fee for removal of a mugshot for anyone who’s charge has been dismissed, reduced to a violation or expunged an unfair trade practice. The bill creates a […]

Presently, persons in Oregon’s DUI diversion program are required to install an approved ignition interlock device on any vehicle that they are operating during the diversion period under ORS 813.602. This requirement of diversion was passed in 2011. Prior to the 2011 amendment, individuals in diversion were not required to install an ignition interlock device […]

The Oregonian ran a great story on HB 3467 placing the issue on the front page.  The reality is that people are being charged unreasonable fees to remove their mugshot off of Internet sites that are using public records to extort Oregonians. Click here to read  the Oregonian’s coverage of the issue.