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The Oregonian Melissa Roy-Hart 6/10/25 The Oregonian Melissa Roy-Hart 6/10/25

Bill to make civil commitment in Oregon easier moves forward

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Coalition's push to change Oregon’s civil commitment law faces opposition

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How Oregon’s laws on forcing mental health treatment could change this year

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They Were in a Mental Health Crisis at a Hospital. This Is How They Landed in Jail.

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A man spent his final days in isolation in an Oregon jail. Why did he die?

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