ORS 135.942: Purposes of program.

The purposes of an early disposition program are to: (1) Hold offenders accountable for their actions; (2) Ensure a prompt resolution of criminal matters; (3) Protect the rights of the public and the offender; (4) Maximize use of community resources to provide alternative sanctions for criminal behavior; and (5) Reduce the costs to the criminal justice system that are incurred when traditional sanctions are the only option available to district attorneys and courts. [2001 c.635 §7]