ORS 151.211
Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221

For purposes of ORS 151.211 (Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221) to 151.221 (Status of officers and employees of commission):

(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]
Note: The amendments to 151.211 (Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221) 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.
151.211 (Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221). For purposes of ORS 151.211 (Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221) to 151.221 (Status of officers and employees of commission):

(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 (Commission duties) (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.
Note: 151.211 (Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221) to 151.225 (Public Defense Services Account) 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.

Source: Section 151.211 — Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors151.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

Current through early 2026

§ 151.211. Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.221's source at oregon​.gov