Professor
Office: TA 211
Phone: 541-552-6509
Email: rutz@sou.edu
Education:
J.D. University of Oregon 1989
M.C. J. (Master of Criminal Justice) 1985, University of South Carolina
B.A. Criminology and Political Science 1982, Southern Oregon State College
Experience:
Joined the SOU Criminology Department in 1995
Deputy District Attorney, Josephine County 1990-1995
Judicial Clerk, 4th Judicial District, State of Alaska, 1989-1990
Recent Teaching Areas:
Introduction to Criminal Law and Procedure
Law of Criminal Procedure
Law of Evidence
Seminars: Serial Killers, Death Penalty, Oregon Criminal Law
Domestic Violence, and Women and Crime
Recent Research Interests:
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Evidence
Domestic Violence and Homicide
Professional Organizations, Affiliations, and Activities:
Oregon State Bar Association
Constitutional Law Division
Criminal Law Division
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Josephine County Lawyers Association
Josephine County Women Lawyers Association
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
