Rulemaking - Public Comment
The Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) welcomes public comment as part of our rulemaking efforts. All comments received, including the individual's first name, last initial and organization (if applicable), will be published for public transparency. Comments may be used in other agency publications.
Your feedback is valuable to us. All individuals may testify at the public hearing and submit written testimony. Although every comment may not receive a response, all are reviewed and considered to the extent possible. Follow this link to view the Public Hearing.
Proposed Rules
Proposed rules that are currently under consideration of the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) for adoption, amendment, or repeal are open to receive public comments. Rules are only effective after they have been adopted by the Commission at a meeting, filed with and published by the Oregon Secretary of State's office, and the effective date has occurred. All comments received regarding each rule will be posted on this site for public transparency.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
Rule Summary: This notice corrects the incorrect mailing address that was published on prior notices and publishes the three proposed rules on a single notice. Senate Bill 337 was enacted into legislation in 2023 and transferred the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) into the executive branch of government on January 1, 2025. Adopting these rules increases the agency's transparency, accessibility, and accountability to rulemaking actions.
ORS 183.341(2) requires state agencies to adopt model rules for rulemaking. OAR 404-025-0000 adopts by reference the Attorney General's Model Rules for Rulemaking (
OAR 137-001). ORS 183.335(1)(a) and 183.341(4) requires state agencies to adopt in rule the manner in which interested persons will be notified of the agency's proposed rulemaking actions. OAR 404-025-0100 adopts notice requirements that are consistent with statute. ORS 183.325 requires that state agencies provide the Secretary of State with the named members or employees with rulemaking authority to cause the timely occurrence of specific, required administrative and procedural steps and processes to occur that are necessary to enact the Commission's adopted rules. OAR 404-025-0200 delegates rulemaking authority to the Executive Director, Deputy Director or Chair of the Commission. This is to help ensure that the agency maintains rulemaking authority in cases of unexpected absences. Through the adoption of standardized processes that are consistent across government these rules help to provide transparent and accountable rulemaking processes to build the agency's foundation of public trust.
Public Hearing: Public Hearing July 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. PT link
Public Comment:
Public Comment Submission Form *Public Comment submissions end on August 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT