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Online forum on the Jackson County Deflection Program Sept 26

September 26
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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Online forum on the Jackson County Deflection Program Sept 26

A comprehensive treatment-centered approach

In November 2020, Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 110.

It decriminalized use or possession of small amounts of specific drugs that included heroin,
methamphetamine, oxycodone and others. Measure 110 had problems due to lack of resources
and other issues.

In response to public backlash, Measure 110 was amended by Oregon House Bill 4002 in 2024.
HB 4002 repealed the drug decriminalization portion of Measure 110, however, it included a
number of provisions to better address the state’s addiction crisis, including “deflection”
programs.

Jackson County has opted to create a deflection program.

As our Representative Pam Marsh has stated, the Deflection Program “will provide individuals
who are found with possession with multiple pathways to connect with treatment and avoid
long term legal consequences, including jail or a criminal record.”

The deflection program is currently being created and will go into effect October 7, 2024.
To find out what to expect, we invite you to an online public forum joining legislators, health
providers and law enforcement officials (see attachment). Bring your questions!

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