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OK HB2168
Bill
Status
4/19/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mark McCullough
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AI Summary
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Amends 21 O.S. Section 644 to modify assault, battery, and domestic violence offenses with enhanced penalties for domestic abuse, including strangulation charges.
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Increases deferred sentencing period from 5 years to 10 years under 22 O.S. Section 991c, allowing courts to defer judgment on conditions for up to a decade.
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Requires domestic violence conviction records to be usable for felony charging purposes for 10 years following completion of probation, with limited exceptions.
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Mandates courts order domestic abuse defendants to complete 52-week counseling or treatment programs certified by the Attorney General, with regular review hearings and potential probation revocation for non-compliance.
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Eliminates fees and costs for victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault in criminal prosecutions.
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; increasing amount of years that courts may defer sentencing proceedings; relating to assault and battery and domestic violence; providing time limitations for use of prior conviction records.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/16/2010
4/19/2010