Portland-area District Attorney Mike Schmidt's announced policy to presumptively decline prosecution of many protest-related charges, including riot when not accompanied by another charge. Cases involving deliberate property damage, theft or force remained subject to prosecution.
The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office will presumptively decline to prosecute a case where the most serious offense is a city ordinance violation or where the crime(s) do not involve deliberate property damage, theft or the use or threat of force against another person.
Policy summary