OR SB938

Oregon Criminal Justice Commission awards grants to public and private entities for restorative justice programs, with applicants required to demonstrate coordination with community organizations and system partners including law enforcement, courts, and attorneys

Statewide coalitions dedicated to advancing restorative justice may now receive grants even if they do not directly administer programs, as long as they support other potential grant recipients in applying for funding

Creates the Restorative Justice Grant Program Account, separate from the General Fund, with moneys continuously appropriated to the Criminal Justice Commission for the grant program

Program participant data reported to the commission may only be used for statistical purposes, and any data that could reveal individual identities is exempt from public disclosure

Account funding sources include Legislative Assembly appropriations, interest earned on account moneys, and grants, donations, contributions, or gifts from any source