Oregon Ballot Measure 53 (May 2008)

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Oregon Ballot Measure 53 (May 2008) or Senate Joint Resoulution (SJR) 18 is a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment that deals with forfeiture of property related to a crime. It appeared on the May 20, 2008 statewide primary election ballot in Oregon.

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Status

Vote totals were so close in the May vote that the measure required a recount, which showed that the measure did pass.[1]

Partial summary:

Amends Section 10, Article XV of the Constitution of the State of Oregon, the “Oregon Property Protection Act of 2000 (limitations of civil forfeiture of property by the State of Oregon), by clarifying that the property forfeited: (1) Constitutes the proceeds of the crime for which the claimant has been convicted; (2)Was instrumental in committing or facilitating the crime for which the claimant has been convicted; (3) Constitutes proceeds of one or more other crimes similar to the crime for which the claimant was convicted; and (4)Was instrumental in committing or facilitating one or more other crimes similar to the crime for which the claimant was convicted.[2]

References

  1. ↑ OregonLive.com: "Recount shows Oregon Measure 53 passes", Oregon Live, June 27, 2008
  2. ↑ Summary of this Initiative from the Legislative Assembly

See also

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