Oregon Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline
LESC
Summary
Established by HB 2930 (2021) and codified at ORS 243.812, the LESC is a 15-member commission (13 voting) chaired by an Attorney General designee. Eight of 13 voting members are civilians (community representatives, legislators, labor counsel, public defenders, prosecutors, local government); five are law enforcement. It adopts binding uniform standards of conduct and disciplinary procedures that agencies, civilian oversight boards, and arbitrators must follow, but does not independently investigate incidents or access agency evidence directly. An annual report to the legislature is required. Corrections officers were added to its scope under SB 808 (2023).
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 2 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 243
- Citation
- ORS 243.812
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All law enforcement agencies and officers in Oregon, including corrections officers (expanded by SB 808, 2023)