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.