The Legislative Assembly finds that:

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(1) Substance use disorders negatively impact adults in custody at a significantly greater frequency than nonincarcerated individuals in the community.

(2) Substance use disorders should be considered chronic illnesses for which effective treatment is available.

(3) Diverting sentenced offenders from a traditional correctional setting into structured programs that provide treatment for substance use disorders or cognitive restructuring has proven to reduce criminal recidivism in this state. [1993 c.681 § 1; 1999 c.239 § 2; 2023 c.108 § 1]

421.500 to 421.512 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 421 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.