Oregon Statutes 151.211 – Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221
For purposes of ORS § 151.211 to 151.221:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 151.211
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(1) ‘Chief Justice’ means the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
(2) ‘Commission’ means the Oregon Public Defense Commission. [2001 c.962 § 1; 2007 c.71 § 43; 2023 c.281 § 1]
The amendments to 151.211 by section 93, chapter 281, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2025. See section 102, chapter 281, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
For purposes of ORS § 151.211 to 151.221:
(1) ‘Appointed counsel’ includes trial-level and appellate attorneys who are employees of the Oregon Public Defense Commission, attorneys employed by a nonprofit public defense organization and attorneys on the panel of qualified counsel described in ORS § 151.216 (5) who contract with the commission to provide public defense services.
(2) ‘Chief Justice’ means the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
(3) ‘Commission’ means the Oregon Public Defense Commission.
(4) ‘Nonprofit public defense organization’ means a nonprofit organization that employs attorneys who provide public defense services.
151.211 to 151.225 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 151 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.