DOC Launches Immediate Sentence Reviews Following Supreme Court Clarification - 11/14/25

DOC reiterates commitment to community safety and transparency as it reevaluates judgments and alerts victims to potential changes in release dates. 

Today the Oregon Supreme Court issued further clarification concerning credit for time served if specified by the judicial system that the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) must consider during sentence calculation that began following the July 10, 2025, Torres-Lopez v. Fahrion decision.

Oregon Department of Corrections Director Michael Reese commented, “We are aware of the continued impact this Supreme Court decision has on victims, survivors of crime, and their families. The Department of Corrections is firmly committed to public safety, accountability, and transparency as we implement this mandate from the Oregon Supreme Court.”

To protect communities, DOC’s role in sentence calculation is to take the judgments from the courts and ensure adults in custody (AICs) serve their full sentences.

Today’s clarification will require another round of reviews of court judgments by DOC. It is unclear how many sentences will be affected at this time. To ensure clarity and support for everyone impacted, DOC has established multiple ways for affected parties to ask questions about changes to sentences.

Crime victims who want to receive updates about an offender's recalculated release date should subscribe to VISOR (Victim Information System in Oregon) if they haven’t already. Visit https://visor.oregon.gov/ to receive alerts about changes to an offender's current location, custody status, and release date. This system is the only way DOC can send updates to victims.

A website with examples of the sentences is available at: DOC Sentence Recalculation

As DOC assesses the impacts of today’s clarification, the agency remains committed to communicating decisions and impacts with victims and other public safety stakeholders. Additionally, DOC has recommended District Attorneys and Defense Attorneys review judgments with the court if they believe a change is in order.

Since the implications of the Torrez-Lopez v. Fahrion decision became clear, DOC has worked diligently to implement the sentence recalculation order and alert affected parties.

• The sentences of over 11,000 AICs have been reviewed.
• Crime victims who are registered with the Victim Information Services in Oregon (VISOR) alert system have been notified if changes have been made to sentences.
• DOC has been responsive to information requests from District Attorneys and State Legislators seeking to understand more about the Torres-Lopez v. Fahrion decision and its impacts to both victims and AICs.
• DOC has shared the full list of AICs who have had their sentences recalculated with District Attorneys.

For updated information subscribe to DOC Sentence Recalculation.

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Oregon State Penitentiary Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 11/13/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Philip Charles Bradley, died the morning of November 13, 2025. Bradley was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem and passed away at the institution. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Bradley entered DOC custody on May 18, 2022, from Multnomah County with an earliest release date of September 26, 2029. Bradley was 46 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

OSP is a multi-custody prison located in Salem. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.

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Oregon State Penitentiary Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 11/11/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, William Booker Justham, Jr., died the afternoon of November 11, 2025. Justham was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem and passed away in the infirmary while on hospice care. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Justham entered DOC custody on September 7, 2021, from Linn County with an earliest release date of May 28, 2040. Justham was 89 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

OSP is a multi-custody prison located in Salem. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.

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Oregon State Correctional Institution Hosts “Second Change Career & Resource Fair For OSCI Adults In Custody 11-7-2025 CHANCE CAREER AND RESOURCE FAIR” FOR OSCI ADULTS IN CUSTODY - 11/05/25

Who: Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in partnership with WorkSource Oregon, Opportunity Oregon, and Oregon Corrections Enterprises.

What: This is the seventh fair that has been held within the Oregon prison system in 2025. The career fair is a collaborative effort between the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE), WorkSource Oregon, and Opportunity Oregon. Each partner plays a vital role, from coordinating logistics to recruiting employers and resource providers.

 Key contributors include:

1. Opportunity Oregon: Plans, organizes, and spearheads each event, coordinating employer, union, and resource provider recruitment.

2. Oregon Corrections Enterprises: Sponsors refreshments, prepares participants, and showcases in-prison work training programs.

3. WorkSource Oregon: Recruits employers statewide to connect with tomorrow’s workforce.

4. Oregon Department of Corrections: Coordinates the event, hosts meals and tours, and supports adults in custody with preparation.

These career fairs create meaningful opportunities for adults in custody to connect with employers, unions, and reentry resources, building pathways to successful careers, lowering recidivism, strengthening the economy, and creating safer communities.

RSVP: to Nathan Warren via email at Nathan.D.Warren@doc.oregon.gov no later than :00 PM on Thurssday, November 6, 2025. A background check is required for access into the facility. A list of equipment, tripods, batteries, microphone, cameras, etc. will be needed.

When: November 7, 2025

Check in at 7:15 AM

Opening Announcements at 8:00 AM 

Where: Oregon State Correctional Institution

3405 Deer Park Drive SE, Salem, Oregon 97310

Snake River Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 11/03/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, James Iven Moore, died the afternoon of November 3, 2025. Moore was incarcerated at Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) in Ontario and passed away at a local hospital. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Moore entered DOC custody on December 19, 2024, from Lane County with an earliest release date of January 25, 2031. Moore was 70 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

SRCI is a multi-custody prison in Ontario. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.

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Oregon State Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 10/31/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Keith John Stewart, died the afternoon of October 30, 2025. Stewart was incarcerated at Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem and passed away in a local hospital. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Stewart entered DOC custody on January 26, 2017, from Linn County with an earliest release date of November 28, 2025. Stewart was 51 years old.

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

OSCI is a multi-custody prison located in Salem. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.