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OK SB2041
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends 21 O.S. Section 533 regarding duties of peace officers and jail/prison contractors to receive prisoners into custody
- Requires persons who intentionally injure themselves after being received into custody at a jail or holding facility to pay for their own emergency medical care costs
- Specifies that jails, law enforcement agencies, contractors, sheriffs, peace officers, municipalities, and counties are not financially responsible for medical costs resulting from self-inflicted injuries by persons in custody
- Maintains existing requirements that emergency medical treatment be provided for life-threatening injuries or conditions before booking
- Effective date: November 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; relating to refusing to receive prisoners; requiring certain persons to pay costs for prisoner medical care. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
CCR submitted
5/26/2010
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/16/2010
Judiciary2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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