§ 426.510 Sexually dangerous person defined
§ 426.650 Voluntary admission to state institution; rules
§ 426.670 Treatment programs for sexually dangerous persons
§ 426.675 Determination of sexually dangerous persons; custody pending sentencing; hearing; sentencing; rules
§ 426.680 Trial visits for probationer

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 426 > Sexually Dangerous Persons

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.