State v. Fletes - Petition for Writ of Mandamus Denied

Oregon Supreme Court Opinions

Filed February 5th, 2026

Detected March 2nd, 2026

Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by the State of Oregon against Dominic Fletes. The court's decision was issued on February 5, 2026, with one justice dissenting.

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The Oregon Supreme Court has denied the State of Oregon's petition for a writ of mandamus in the case State v. Fletes. The petition, filed on January 16, 2026, sought a specific action from the court concerning the defendant, Dominic Agapito Earl Fletes. The court considered the petition and issued its denial on February 5, 2026. Justice Bushong dissented from the majority opinion.

This denial means the State's request for the writ was unsuccessful. For legal professionals involved in this case, the immediate implication is that the appellate court will not compel the action sought by the writ. There are no new compliance obligations or deadlines imposed on regulated entities by this ruling, as it pertains to a specific criminal case proceeding. The matter originated from an order of the Jackson County Circuit Court.

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(1 of 5) No. 11 February 5, 2026 861 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON STATE OF OREGON, Plaintiff-Relator, v. DOMINIC AGAPITO EARL FLETES, aka Dominic Fletes, aka Dominic Agapito Fletes, aka Dominic Agapito E. Fletes, Defendant-Adverse Party. (CC 22CR09099, 22CR09574) (SC S072586) En Banc On petition for writ of mandamus filed January 16, 2026; considered and under advisement on February 3, 2026.* Jennifer S. Lloyd, Assistant Attorney General, Salem, filed the petition for writ of mandamus for plaintiff-relator. Also on the petition were Dan Rayfield, Attorney General, and Paul L. Smith, Solicitor General. Thaddeus Betz, Oregon Justice Resource Center, Youth Justice Project, Portland, filed the response to the petition for defendant-adverse party. PER CURIAM The petition for writ of mandamus is denied. Bushong, J., dissented and filed an opinion. ____________ * On petition from an order of the Jackson County Circuit Court, Laura A. Cromwell, Judge. 862 State v. Fletes