State v. Fletes - Writ of Mandamus Denied

Oregon Supreme Court Opinions

Filed February 5th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by the State against Dominic Fletes. The court's decision was issued on February 5, 2026, with one justice dissenting. This action pertains to a criminal case originating from Jackson County.

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What changed

The Oregon Supreme Court has denied the State of Oregon's petition for a writ of mandamus in the case of State v. Fletes. The petition, filed on January 16, 2026, sought a specific judicial order related to criminal case numbers 22CR09099 and 22CR09574. The court considered the petition and issued its denial on February 5, 2026, with Justice Bushong dissenting and filing a separate opinion.

This denial means the State's request for a writ of mandamus was unsuccessful. For legal professionals involved in this case, the immediate implication is that the State's requested extraordinary remedy was not granted. No new compliance actions or deadlines are imposed by this ruling, as it pertains to the procedural outcome of a specific legal petition rather than establishing new regulatory requirements. The case will proceed based on the prior circuit court order and the Supreme Court's denial of the writ.

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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