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OK SB2326
Bill
Status
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Constance Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma parole law to require the Governor act on parole recommendations within 30 consecutive calendar days from when the Pardon and Parole Board delivers the recommendation.
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Deems a parole recommendation automatically granted if the Governor takes no action within the 30-day period, except for crimes listed in subsection C.
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Requires the Governor to review and explicitly grant or deny parole for 42 specified violent and serious felonies, including murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, and drug trafficking offenses.
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Mandates the Governor provide written explanations for parole denials and full written disclosure of parole terms to inmates, with a 24-hour review period before parole finalization.
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Requires the Pardon and Parole Board to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature documenting the number of paroles deemed granted under this section; effective November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Parole; deeming parole recommendation granted if not acted upon within certain time. Effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Referred to Appr/Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary
2/2/2010