Document Type

Report

Publication Date

12-6-2023

Subjects

Urban policy -- Oregon -- Portland, Portland (Or.) -- Politics and government, Portland (Or.) -- Social conditions, Drugs -- Law and legislation -- Social aspects

Abstract

These findings are part of a 3-year study to examine the impacts of possession of PCS law changes on: (1) law enforcement discretion, (2) prosecutorial decision-making, (3) courts/sentencing, and (4) public safety. The key findings, unless noted, represent statewide trends and impacts. Prior to M110, other statewide changes in policy, law, and historical events such as the COVID-19 lockdown/court backlog and public defense crisis also had important impacts on enforcement, prosecution/sentencing, and public safety outcomes. As such, data collected during the early implementation of M110 is not likely a reliable predictor of its ultimate impact. The data reported on below is through 1 – 2 years post-M110. Although it sheds light on important questions, it is too early to draw any definitive conclusions about long-term impacts of M110.

Related Reports:

Impacts of Successive Drug Legislation Shifts: Qualitative Observations from Oregon Law Enforcement [Interim Report: Year One]

An Additive Model of Engagement: Considering The Role of Front-End Criminal Justice Agencies in Treatment Provisions [Interim Report: Year Two]

Rights

© 2023 Portland State University

In Copyright. URI: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Description

This is a shortened version of project findings. Please exercise caution in making conclusions beyond what is written in this report. Email researchers for greater context or clarification.

Key Points in Preparation for Oregon Legislative Session (2024)
Shared with Representative Nosse on 12/6/2023

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/40994

Share

COinS