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OK SB1795
Bill
Status
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Richard Lerblance
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AI Summary
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Amends 22 O.S. 2001, Section 471.1 to require each district court in Oklahoma to establish a drug court program, changing authority language from "authorized to" to "shall"
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Mandates Administrative Director of the Courts promulgate uniform statewide drug court rules by January 1, 2011 covering supervision, testing, treatment, sanctions, and performance measurement
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Requires specific case processing procedures including arresting officers filing criminal records within 4 days and district attorneys filing information within 24 hours for eligible offenders
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Permits misdemeanor drug courts at county level following felony court rules, with revocation penalties not exceeding 1 year in county jail or the maximum misdemeanor penalty
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Effective July 1, 2010 with emergency declaration for immediate implementation
Legislative Description
Drug courts; requiring establishment of drug court programs. Effective date. Emergency.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
2/8/2010