(1) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall establish and administer the Innovative Grant Program as described in this section.

(2) Using funds in the Innovative Grant Fund described in ORS § 137.682, the commission shall award grants to programs that:

(a) Demonstrate strong potential to have positive impacts on public safety;

(b) Can produce measurable outcomes;

(c) Have the potential to benefit the entire state, either through immediate impact or through potential reproducibility after an initial pilot period; and

(d) Demonstrate coordination with local public safety coordinating councils.

(3) The commission shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. The rules must include, but are not limited to:

(a) A methodology for reviewing and approving grant applications and distributing grant funds; and

(b) A process for evaluating the efficacy of programs receiving grants under this section. [2021 c.609 § 2]

137.681 and 137.682 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 137 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.