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OK SB2329

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Constance Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Prison Population Relief Program for inmates convicted of drug-related crimes (excluding trafficking) and other nonviolent offenses as defined by Oklahoma law.

  • Requires eligible inmates to have served at least 15% of their sentence, have no misconduct record in the prior 6 months, and be within 6 months of parole consideration or 18 months of projected release date.

  • Mandates the Pardon and Parole Board to automatically examine eligible inmates' records and recommend those suitable for community supervision placement.

  • Requires the Department of Corrections to notify sheriffs, district attorneys, police chiefs, and crime victims before placing an inmate in the program, but prohibits sharing inmate addresses with victims.

  • Subjects inmates violating community supervision rules to disciplinary proceedings and declares the act an emergency taking effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Prisons; declaring offender inmates eligible for certain programs. Emergency.

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Last Action

Referred to Appr/Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary

2/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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