PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — New details are emerging about Multnomah County’s proposed deflection center set to open in a couple of weeks, including what defines “deflection.”
This all comes following the passage of House 4002, a law passed in Oregon that rolls back aspects of the voter-passed Measure 110 in 2020. The new law re-introduces criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of hard drugs. However, individual counties can still opt in to offering a choice to offenders between either going to jail or seeking treatment.
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In Multnomah County, a deflection center is being planned to open next month, when HB 4002 takes effect. The Southeast Sandy Boulevard location has been the focus of criticism from neighbors and some county commissioners.
On Thursday, KOIN 6 News tried to get a look inside the facility but we were not allowed access. However, KOIN 6 was given a 57-page draft project plan containing …