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Deadlines For Oregon State Hospital Stays Spark Concern

Critics say a court order that limits how long some patients can be treated at Oregon State Hospital could hurt public safety and put people on the street without care.
September 7, 2022
 
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Cutline: Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen spoke Sept. 5 during a virtual meeting with behavioral health providers, advocates and others about Oregon State Hospital. The hospital has new limits it must follow for how long it can treat patients who face criminal charges.

Behavioral health providers and prosecutors  are deeply concerned about a court order to release Oregon State Hospital patients after a limite