§ 137.765 Sexually violent dangerous offenders; definitions; mandatory lifetime post-prison supervision
§ 137.767 Presentence investigation and examination
§ 137.769 Defendants right to independent examination
§ 137.771 Resentencing hearing; petition; findings; modification of sentence

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 137 > Sexually Violent Dangerous Offenders

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100