Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 274 > Penalties

• Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Department: means the Department of State Lands. See Oregon Statutes 274.005
• Director: means the Director of the Department of State Lands. See Oregon Statutes 274.005
• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). ^{Source: OCC}