Digest: The Act creates the office of the district defender. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 82.4).
Establishes the office of the district defender in each judicial district. Specifies the powers and duties of the district defender.
Modifies the types of entities the Oregon Public Defense Commission may contract with for the provision of public defense services.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 151.211, 1.851, 423.560