ORS 151.211: Definitions for ORS 151.211 to 151.223.

For purposes of ORS 151.211 to 151.223: (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 (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. [2001 c.962 §1; 2007 c.71 §43; 2023 c.281 §§1,93]