(1) As used in this section, “treatment court” has the meaning given that term in ORS 137.680.
(2) An individual may not be denied entry into a treatment court in this state solely for the reason that the individual is taking, or intends to take, medication prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner for the treatment of drug abuse or dependency. [2017 c.683 §6; 2025 c.151 §6]
Note: 135.973 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 135 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.