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OK HB1720

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Stiles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2001, Section 1-106 to clarify district attorneys' representation of the state in Mental Health Law court proceedings.

  • Specifies that district attorneys represent the people of the state (rather than "Oklahoma" alone) in all court proceedings where the State is the petitioner for involuntary commitment.

  • Includes proceedings involving any facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Mental health; clarifying language; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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