HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-22 PSCC MinutesV,TES .-
LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING
COUNCIL
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
A meeting of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council was held at 3:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 via Zoom virtual meeting platform
X
Anthony DeBone, County Commissioner
Phil Chang, County Commissioner
X
Deevy Holcomb, Community Justice
X
Judge Wells Ashby (Chair)
X
Nick Lelack, County Administrator (Vice
Chair)
Roberto Robles, Oregon State Police
X
Lt. William Bailey for Shane Nelson,
Deschutes County Sheriff
X
Keith Witcosky, City of Redmond Mgr.
X
Sara Crosswhite, 9-1-1 Operations
X
John Hummel, District Attorney
X
Thomas Spear, Defense Attorney
X
Erin Taylor, Citizen Member
Erik Kropp, Interim Health Services
Director and Deputy County Administrator
X
Mike Krantz, Bend Police Chief
X
Angie Curtis, Court Administrator
Donna McClung, Oregon Youth Authority
Cory Darling, Sunriver Police Chief
Gil Levy, KIDS Center
X
Melanie Kebler, Bend City Council
X
Devin Lewis, Redmond Police Chief
X
Donna Mills, Citizen Member
X
Jason Van Meter, Black Butte Police Chief
Patti Adair, County Commissioner
Roger Olson, Interested Party— NAMI
X
Tanner Wark, Deputy Director,
Community Justice
Also present were: Trevor Stephens, Operations and Innovations Manager,- Stephen
Gunnels, Chief Deputy District Attorney; Laura Franson, Deputy District Attorney; Ashley
Beatty, Manager Victims' Assistant Program; Sharon Keith, BOCC Executive Assistant,
Carol Martin, BOCC Administrative Assistant.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Page 1 of 3
1. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS:
Chair Judge Ashby called the meeting to order at 3:30pm. Introductions were made for
the record.
2. APPROVAL OF PSCC MEETING MINUTES:
Action: Deevy Holcomb made a motion to approve the minutes of April 5, 2022.
Motion was supported by Melanie Kebler. Motion carried.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None presented.
4. PRETRIAL RELEASE CHANGES - UPDATE:
Judge Ashby briefed on the background to new judicial orders pursuant to Senate Bill
48 and a draft pre-trial release document to assist with the Bill's requirements.
He noted that the previous system of a Cash Bail system had many flaws but had
worked previously. However, to be able to be released you had to have money, so
some could be released but others could not.
There were always the questions:
1. Would they return?
2. Will they cause more problems for the city if released?
3. Current system was skewed towards people with money.
What Senate Bill 48 does:
1. Abandons the Bail Schedule.
2. A presiding judge releases by order following the authorization criteria of:
a. Subject to release on recognizance — an unconditional release
b. Subject to release with special conditions as specified in the order— a
conditional release
c. Not eligible for release until arraignment— Hold for arraignment.
Judge Ashby also explained his Draft CJO Establishing Guidelines Governing PJ Pretrial
Release Orders, sent with the Senate Bill 48 to attendees the day before.
This has been work with other judges around the State to get to a uniformity across the
state and counties.
He asked for comments back from members as soon as possible.
Chief Krantz noted, that from the Law Enforcement side, there needed to be some
methods in place to ensure public safety. How will law enforcement officers provide
the input when it is decided to release? Also, if the Individual does not follow the rules
there needs to be consequences.
Judge Ashby thanked him for his comment and asked what would the criteria be that
law enforcement would supply? Perhaps in a report or some sort of information flow
that could be included for the presiding magistrate to make his determination?
Judge Ashby clarified that any violation of the release agreement, would be considered
contempt which will lead to a conversation with a magistrate before release. If this
happens, they will not be able to post a second bail.
Ms. Kebler asked a question about a tool to hold domestic violence offenders or DUls.
Was any sort of Risk Assessment tool being used? If so, it needs to be tailored to the
crimes not just a specific one.
Minutes of PSCC Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Page 2 of 3
Judge Ashby responded that at present no Risk Assessment Tool would be considered
within Deschutes County if it is not validated for the County. The two things most
commonly used to assess a person is community safety and person liberty. However,
he noted he will follow up with other Counties to see what Risk Assessment Tools they
may be using. Also, there is a Committee looking at this for a State wide assessment
but it will not be ready by July 1.
His hope is to get this approach ready and in the best possible form by July 1. He will
meet with DCSO to discuss further. The process needs to be simple to use and easy to
follow.
Mr. De Bone noted that there is a wide cross section of the community via the LPSCC
and the process can be reviewed via this for all community partners.
There was further discussion regarding DUI and pending court dates if they are repeat
offenders, to which Judge Ashby noted they would need to see a magistrate before any
second release.
It was further acknowledged that the impacts of DUI are enormous. Previously there
was a higher level during the tourist season, but now it is up throughout the year and
includes day time drinkers and the transient community. The numbers will be over 600
for this year.
In conclusion, Judge Ashby encouraged all members to send any comments back to
him. He will endeavor to send new drafts out in advance of meetings for comments.
5. OHER BUSINESS:
Judge Ashby gave an update on the courthouse expansion process. The two new
judges are settling in well and the effect will be seen over the next year.
There was discussion regarding the lack of Public Defenders which has resulted in many
defendants being held with no attorney. There is funding to improve the process but it
is the lack of attorneys that is presenting the challenge. Mr. Spear asked the LPSCC to
send any comments or suggestions on the situation to both himself and Judge Ashby.
Chief Krantz briefed on the Police Chief's Advisory Council. There has been community
involvement and interest and so far about 50 applications have been received.
Mr. De Bone gave an update on Core 3.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, Judge Ashby thanked everyone for
attending and the meeting was adjourned at 4:18pm. Next meeting at 3:30 pm on
Tuesday June 7, 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Martin, BOCC Administrative Assistant
Minutes of PSCC Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Page 3 of 3