SB1844 Summary

• Reduces mandatory minimum sentences from 85% to 65% of imposed sentences for specified violent and drug crimes for convictions on or after the effective date

• Modifies 21 O.S. Sections 12.1 and 13.1 to apply the 65% minimum requirement to felony offenders and crimes against children, affecting parole eligibility and earned credit restrictions

• Amends 63 O.S. Sections 2-401 and 2-415 relating to drug offense penalties, lowering the mandatory sentence percentage to 65% for narcotics distribution, manufacturing, and trafficking convictions

• Applies changes prospectively only to convictions received on or after November 1, 2010, the effective date of the legislation