Juvenile Detention Overcrowding Crisis | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Multnomah County’s juvenile detention center is hitting its limit—and the response? A bold, tiered release plan designed to prevent overcrowding. When the Donald E. Long Facility reaches max capacity, youth with minor charges could be let go first, followed by those awaiting trial with clean records, and finally, serious offenders—only with a judge’s approval. Beds will be reserved for violent felony suspects, and victims will be notified. This emergency move comes after regional collaboration collapsed due to budget woes, forcing the county to act fast to balance safety, justice, and space…