When the results of the evaluation obtained under ORS § 430.460 or 430.465 indicate that the defendant is a drug-dependent person within the meaning of ORS § 430.450 to 430.555, and the results of the evaluation indicate that such person may benefit in a substantial manner from treatment for drug dependence, the prosecutor, with the concurrence of the court, may direct the defendant to receive treatment as a contingent alternative to prosecution. If defendant refuses treatment, criminal proceedings shall be resumed. [1977 c.871 § 15]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 430.485

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100