DALLAS (OR) – Steven William Hartman, 29, has been sentenced to serve 90 months (7.5 years) in prison for physically assaulting a one month old child that was under his care.
Hartman, of Independence, was sentenced by Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso, after pleading guilty to assault in the first degree involving a child under six years of age. Judge Caso sentenced Hartman according to Oregon’s Measure 11 minimum mandatory sentencing laws. He will not be eligible for any form of early release or sentence reduction. Hartman will also be required to serve a three year term of Post-Prison Supervision upon his release.
The case was investigated by the Independence Police Department and prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Shannon Clausen.
