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Intersection of mental health treatment and criminal justice system, including evaluation, treatment, and supervision of individuals with mental illness involved in legal proceedings

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Oregon Release of High‑Risk Sex Offender Exposes Deep Flaws in Mental Health System

A high‑risk sex offender was discharged from Oregon State Hospital in February 2026 following legal limits on psychiatric supervision—despite local officials’ warnings. The case reveals a critical gap: when forensic supervision ends, the state lacks alternative secure treatment options, leaving dangerous individuals released without safeguards.

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