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OK SB1795

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Richard Lerblance

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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"

  • Mandates Administrative Director of the Courts promulgate uniform statewide drug court rules by January 1, 2011 covering supervision, testing, treatment, sanctions, and performance measurement

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/8/2010
Judiciary2/2/2010

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