State v. Roberts - Mandamus Proceeding

Oregon Supreme Court Opinions

Filed February 5th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court dismissed the alternative writ of mandamus in State v. Roberts as moot. This decision resolves a legal proceeding initiated by the State of Oregon against Allen Rex Roberts concerning an order from the Multnomah County Circuit Court.

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The Oregon Supreme Court, in its decision dated February 5, 2026, dismissed the alternative writ of mandamus in the case of State of Oregon v. Allen Rex Roberts. The case originated from a Multnomah County Circuit Court order and was brought before the Supreme Court as an original proceeding in mandamus. The dismissal indicates that the underlying issue or dispute that prompted the mandamus action is no longer active or relevant.

This ruling concludes the specific mandamus proceeding for the parties involved. For legal professionals and courts, this case serves as an example of how mandamus actions can become moot and are subsequently dismissed. No new compliance obligations or penalties are imposed by this decision; it pertains to the resolution of a specific legal dispute.

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(1 of 40) No. 10 February 5, 2026 821 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON STATE OF OREGON, Plaintiff-Adverse Party, v. ALLEN REX ROBERTS, Defendant-Relator. (CC 21CR38424) (SC S071661) Original proceeding in mandamus.* Argued and submitted April 17, 2025. Nadia H. Dahab, Sugerman Dahab, Portland, argued the cause and filed the briefs for defendant-relator. Kirsten M. Naito, Assistant Attorney General, Salem, argued the cause and filed the briefs for plaintiff-adverse party. Also on the brief were Dan Rayfield, Attorney General, and Benjamin Gutman, Solicitor General. Amy E. Potter, Angeli & Calfo LLC, Portland, filed the brief for amicus curiae Oregon Public Defense Commission. Also on the brief was Joanna T. Perini-Abbott. Jessica Snyder, Julie Vandiver, Assistant Federal Public Defenders, and Stephen R. Sady, Chief Deputy Federal Public Defender, District of Oregon, Portland, filed the brief for amicus curiae Oregon Federal Public Defender. Lindsey Burrows, O’Connor Weber LLC; Garner Kropp, Fenwick & West LLP, San Francisco, California; and Kelly Simon, American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon, filed the brief for amici curiae Criminal Law & Justice Center and American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. Also on the brief were Todd Gregorian and Kathryn Hauh, Fenwick & West LLP. ______________ * On petition for writ of mandamus from an order of Multnomah County Circuit Court, Benjamin Souede, Judge. 822 State v. Roberts Before Duncan, Garrett, DeHoog, Bushong, James, and Masih, Justices, and Pagán, Judge, Justice pro tempore.** DUNCAN, J. The alternative writ of mandamus is dismissed as moot. ______________ ** Flynn, C. J., did not participate in the consideration or decision of this case.