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OK SB2022
Bill
Status
5/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mark McCullough
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AI Summary
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Amends the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act to authorize courts to order defendants to wear active, real-time 24-hour Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring devices when issuing protective or restraining orders.
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Allows victims to apply for court authorization to monitor the defendant's location through computer or cellular inquiries to determine if the defendant is within a specified distance of locations (excluding the defendant's residence or workplace).
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Requires courts to find by preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has a history demonstrating intent to commit violence, such as prior conviction for domestic abuse or violent offenses, before ordering GPS monitoring.
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Mandates annual court review of monitoring orders to determine if continued location monitoring remains necessary.
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Courts may order defendants to pay costs and expenses related to the GPS device and monitoring; effective date November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; relating to the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; allowing court to authorize victim to monitor location of defendant. Effective date.
Public Safety
Last Action
Approved by Governor 06/06/2010
5/28/2010