State v. Landreth
246 Or. App. 376
Or. Ct. App.2011Background
- Judgment of conviction entered on April 20, 2009.
- ORS 137.106(1)(b) requires restitution determination within 90 days unless there is good cause to extend.
- At sentencing, parties and court discussed restitution hearing would be set within 90 days.
- On July 8, 2009, prosecutor filed a motion for amended judgment imposing restitution based on damages testified by victim.
- Hearing on the motion occurred July 27 and was continued to August for scheduling; amended judgment entered after the hearing.
- Restitution hearing occurred on the 98th day; defendant argued against restitution due to timing; trial court found good cause to extend beyond 90 days.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authority to consider restitution after 90 days | State: statute permits extension for good cause; no separate pre-motion requirement. | Landreth: no authority to decide restitution after 90 days without prior good-cause determination. | Court had authority; good cause provided to extend. |
| Existence of good cause to extend beyond 90 days | Victim's illness and treatment constituted good cause; motion filed within 90 days. | No good cause; delay improper or unreasonable. | There was good cause to determine restitution past the 90-day limit. |
| Prosecutorial inattentiveness as good cause | Not asserted as lack of good cause; timely action given victim's illness. | Prosecutorial neglect/inattention cannot supply good cause. | Record shows motion filed within the period for reasons tied to victim's health; inattentiveness not the basis; good cause supported. |
Key Cases Cited
- State v. Biscotti, 219 Or. App. 296 (2008) (good cause for extending 90-day restitution timeline analyzed)
- State v. Murrell, 242 Or. App. 178 (2011) (prosecutorial inattentiveness not automatically good cause)
