Oregon State Hospital Faces Mounting Pressure Over Delayed Admissions, Millions in Fines

The Oregon State Hospital is facing renewed calls to limit patient admissions as delays in treating criminal defendants continue — despite millions of dollars in court-imposed fines.

Wait Times Still Exceed Court-Ordered Limit

According to state data, defendants are waiting an average of 16.5 days in jail before being admitted for competency treatment — more than double the seven-day limit ordered by a federal court…

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