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OK SB2150
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma domestic abuse law (21 O.S. 2001, Section 644) to expand the definition of domestic abuse relationships to include "a former spouse of a present spouse" and clarifies that dating relationships include persons "or was" in such relationships.
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Establishes mandatory counseling and treatment requirements for all domestic abuse convictions, including minimum 52-week programs certified by the Attorney General, with court review hearings and potential probation revocation for three unexcused absences in succession or seven in 52 weeks.
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Creates new offense of "domestic abuse by strangulation" with penalties of 1-3 years imprisonment for first offense and 3-10 years for subsequent offenses, with maximum $3,000 fine for first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses.
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Eliminates victim fees or costs in domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault prosecutions and requires prosecutors to provide courts with 10-year criminal history of defendants prior to sentencing or plea agreements.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; modifying certain domestic abuse offenses. Effective date.
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
Approved by Governor 06/05/2010
5/28/2010