ORS 135.942 Purposes of program

The purposes of an early disposition program are to:

Hold offenders accountable for their actions;

Ensure a prompt resolution of criminal matters;

Protect the rights of the public and the offender;

Maximize use of community resources to provide alternative sanctions for criminal behavior; and

Reduce the costs to the criminal justice system that are incurred when traditional sanctions are the only option available to district attorneys and courts.