252 P.3d 302
Or.2011Background
- Defendant Fowler was convicted by a 10–2 jury verdict of manufacturing marijuana and 11–1 verdict of supplying contraband; the trial court sentenced her to 20 days in jail and 24 months of supervised probation.
- At sentencing, the state sought reimbursement of $9,731.25 for witness transportation costs; the court reserved ruling and later allocated $4,938.70 at a subsequent hearing.
- The court entered a general judgment on October 8, 2008, and later entered a supplemental judgment on October 24, 2008 ordering payment of the witness costs.
- Defense counsel was told the transportation-cost order would be added in an amended judgment and that appeal time would start from that point; Fowler’s initial appeal identified the October 8 general judgment.
- Fowler filed a timely notice of appeal on November 4, 2008 from the October 8 general judgment, but did not appeal the October 24, 2008 supplemental judgment until an amended notice on December 16, 2008.
- The Court of Appeals affirmed both judgments; the Supreme Court granted review to address whether the supplemental judgment was reviewable, and whether Fowler timely appealed it.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether Fowler timely appealed the supplemental judgment. | Fowler argues the supplemental judgment was timely via ORS 138.071(4) or 138.083; timely notice should attach to the supplemental judgment. | State contends no timely notice of appeal from the supplemental judgment was filed; amended notice was untimely. | The Court held lack of jurisdiction over the supplemental judgment due to untimely appeal. |
| Whether the nonunanimous jury verdict violated the Sixth Amendment. | Fowler contends the nonunanimous verdicts violated the Sixth Amendment right to a unanimous jury. | State argues the issue fell within the general judgment, which Fowler timely appealed. | The Court addressed the issue but its decision focused on jurisdiction over the supplemental judgment; the nonunanimous verdict issue was encompassed by the timely appeal of the general judgment. |
| Whether the imposition of witness transportation costs violated constitutional rights. | Fowler asserts confrontation rights under Article I, section 11, and the Sixth Amendment barred the costs. | State maintains the ruling fell within the supplemental judgment appealed from by Fowler. | Because Fowler failed to timely appeal the supplemental judgment, the issue was not properly before the Court of Appeals. |
Key Cases Cited
- Snider v. Production Chemical Manufacturing, Inc., 348 Or. 257 (2010) (permits review of intermediate orders affecting the judgment appealed from)
- State v. Ainsworth, 346 Or. 524 (2009) (untimely filing does not excuse delay when relying on mistake)
- Stahl v. Krasowski, 281 Or. 33 (1978) (identification of the specific judgment appealed from is jurisdictional)
- Zacker v. North Tillamook County Hospital Dist., 312 Or. 330 (1991) (continued validity of Stahl rule regarding notice of appeal)
- State v. Harding, 347 Or. 368 (2009) (timeliness and jurisdictional requirements for notices of appeal)
- State v. Ferman-Velasco, 333 Or. 422 (2002) (reserved issue regarding review of certain appellate questions)
