Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)
ORS (Criminal Code) § 161.363: that the defendant lacks fitness to proceed, the criminal proceeding against the defendant shall be suspended and the court shall proceed in accordance with this subsection
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes court procedures when a defendant is found unfit to proceed in a criminal case, including options for commitment, community services, civil commitment, or dismissal.
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