Despite court orders, 16 people found guilty except for insanity in Oregon are being held in jail rather than transferred to the Oregon State Hospital to receive treatment, as of July 16.
The pattern was highlighted during a July 14 hearing, in which the Oregon State Hospital and Oregon Health Authority, the agency that oversees the hospital, defended themselves against contempt allegations for failing to abide by court orders sending the men to the state hospital for treatment.
Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Nan G. Waller issued the order for one man on March 10, ordered he be transported “without unreasonable delay.” The other man was ordered to the state hospital “immediately” on May 5, 2021. Another person who was not in court July 14 has been in jail awaiting transfer since Jan. 15, testimony revealed.
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