The bill re-criminalizes the possession of hard drugs, establishes a new drug misdemeanor, and allows counties to decide on treatment over criminal charges. Lawmakers express dissatisfaction.
The bill re-criminalizes the possession of hard drugs , changing theand also establishes a new drug misdemeanor that could lead to different levels of jail time. It will also allow counties to decide whether to offer treatment over criminal charges . In a letter to Oregon Senate President Rob Wagner and House Speaker Julie Fahey, Kotek said the bill encourages law enforcement to prioritize pre-arrest deflection.
will be complex, but committing to clarity and coordination is one way to improve its likelihood of long-term success,” the governor stated. “Therefore, I direct the Criminal Justice Commission to leverage their full authority for deflection programs to use a standardized certification document that is easily identifiable as evidence of a person’s successful completion. Lawmakers from both parties expressed dissatisfaction with the bil
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