Benton County backs other counties in pushing state over Oregon State Hospital admissions order

May 16, 2023

Benton County commissioners voted May 16 to direct staff to send a letter supporting Marion and Washington counties’ effort to address a federal court order that limits admissions and shortens treatment at Oregon State Hospital, citing operational burdens and liability risks for counties.

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Benton County commissioners voted May 16 to instruct staff to draft a letter supporting Marion and Washington counties’ effort to respond to a federal court order that has limited admissions and shortened treatment at the Oregon State Hospital.

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