§ 137.230 Definitions for ORS 137.260

This rule explains what the word "conviction" means when it's used in another law, ORS 137.260. A conviction happens when a court officially decides someone is guilty. This can happen after a trial where a judge or jury finds someone guilty, or through some other formal finding of guilt made by a court that has the legal authority to handle the case.

In simple terms, being "convicted" means a proper court has made it official that you're guilty of a crime. It's not just an accusation or a charge. It means the case went through the legal process and ended with a real, formal decision of guilt.