Or. Const. art. I, § 15
- Constitution
- Constitution of Oregon
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Foundation principles of criminal law. Laws for the punishment of crime shall be founded on these principles: protection of society, personal responsibility, accountability for one's actions and reformation. [Constitution of 1859; Amendment proposed by S.J.R. 32, 1995, and adopted by the people Nov. 5, 1996]
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