137.680. [2025 c.557 �21; 2025 c.557 �21a] ����� Note: 137.843 becomes operative July 1, 2026, and applies to grants that the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission first advertises or otherwise solic

137.680. [2025 c.557 �21; 2025 c.557 �21a]

����� Note: 137.843 becomes operative July 1, 2026, and applies to grants that the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission first advertises or otherwise solicits on or after July 1, 2026. See sections 50 and 51, chapter 557, Oregon Laws 2025. The amendments to 137.843 by section 21a, chapter 557, Oregon Laws 2025, also become operative July 1, 2026. See section 21b, chapter 557, Oregon Laws 2025.

����� Note: See second note under 137.830.

����� 137.845 Oregon Treatment Court Grant Program Account. The Oregon Treatment Court Grant Program Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 137.843. [2025 c.557 �22; 2025 c.557 �22a]

����� Note: The amendments to 137.845 by section 22a, chapter 557, Oregon Laws 2025, become operative July 1, 2026. See section 22b, chapter 557, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that is operative until July 1, 2026, is set forth for the user�s convenience.

����� 137.845. The Oregon Treatment Court Grant Program Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 137.656 (3)(d) and 423.150 (2).

����� Note: See second note under 137.830.

(Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program)

����� 137.860 Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program; rules. (1) The Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program is established within the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to support local law enforcement in Oregon.

����� (2) The Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program consists of grants awarded to cities and counties by the commission in the following program areas:

����� (a) The Organized Retail Theft Grant Program established under ORS 137.865;

����� (b) The Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program established under ORS 475C.531;

����� (c) The Oregon Jail-Based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Grant Program established under ORS 169.853; and

����� (d) Any other grant programs administered by the commission that provide funding consistent with the goals described in this section.

����� (3) If any of the program areas listed in subsection (2) of this section include eligible applicants other than cities and counties:

����� (a) Grants may not be awarded to those entities using the procedures described in this section.

����� (b) The commission shall, prior to releasing the solicitation for applications for the Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program, select the proportion of funds to be set aside for applicants other than cities and counties.

����� (4)(a) During a grant application period established by the commission, the proportion of grant funds available to each city and county shall be determined in accordance with the statutory requirements for each program area listed in subsection (2) of this section.

����� (b) Eligibility criteria, funding priorities and permitted uses of funds established by statute for each program area listed in subsection (2) of this section apply to grants to cities and counties under this section.

����� (5)(a) The commission shall adopt rules to administer the Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program. At a minimum, the rules must include:

����� (A) A methodology for reviewing and approving grant applications and awarding grants;

����� (B) A process for distributing any unallocated funds;

����� (C) A process for evaluating the efficacy of programs funded by the Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program;

����� (D) Provisions related to requests by grant recipients to adjust their grant awards; and

����� (E) Provisions related to partnerships or collaborations between cities and counties.

����� (b) For grants in program areas listed in subsection (2) of this section for which entities other than cities and counties may apply, any rules adopted by the commission pursuant to the statute establishing the specific program area shall govern the grant application and award process for those applicants.

����� (c) For city and county applicants, any rules adopted by the commission pursuant to the statute establishing the specific program area, including rules establishing definitions or related to eligibility criteria, funding priorities and permitted uses of funds, generally apply unless in conflict with this section or a rule adopted pursuant to this section.

����� (6) Cities and counties may request up to 10 percent of program funds for administrative costs.

����� (7) As used in this section, �administrative costs� means all costs incurred in the administration of the Oregon Law Enforcement Grant Program that are not directly related to the delivery of program services or projects. [2025 c.557 �23]

����� Note: 137.860 becomes operative July 1, 2026, and applies to grants that the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission first advertises or otherwise solicits on or after July 1, 2026. See sections 50 and 51, chapter 557, Oregon Laws 2025.

����� Note: See second note under 137.830.

����� 137.865 Organized Retail Theft Grant Program; rules. (1) The Organized Retail Theft Grant Program is established to assist:

����� (a) Cities and counties with the costs incurred by local law enforcement agencies in addressing organized retail theft; and

����� (b) The Department of Justice with costs incurred by the department in addressing organized retail theft.

����� (2) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall administer the grant program described in subsection (1) of this section and shall award the grants described in this section.

����� (3) The commission may adopt rules to administer the grant program, including:

����� (a) A methodology for reviewing and approving grant applications and awarding grants;

����� (b) A process for distributing any unallocated funds;

����� (c) A process for evaluating the efficacy of programs and services funded by the grant program;

����� (d) Provisions related to requests by grant recipients to adjust their grant awards; and

����� (e) Provisions related to partnerships or collaborations between applicants.

����� (4) Moneys distributed to grant recipients under this section must be spent on costs associated with addressing and prosecuting organized retail theft and may be used for the purchase of equipment.

����� (5) As used in this section, �equipment� means any item used by peace officers, deputy district attorneys or retail asset protection investigators in detecting, investigating, documenting or adjudicating organized retail theft activities. [Formerly