Except as provided in OAR 213-005-0006, the sentencing judge shall impose the presumptive sentence provided by the guidelines unless the judge finds substantial and compelling reasons to impose a departure. If the sentencing judge departs from the presumptive sentence, the judge shall state on the record at the time of sentencing the substantial and compelling reasons for the departure.
Or. Admin. Code § 213-008-0001
Stat. Auth.: ORS 137.667
Stats. Implemented: ORS 137.667 - ORS 137.669