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OK SB137

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Billy

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 57 O.S. Section 138 to modify the inmate conduct credit system in Oklahoma correctional institutions, establishing four class levels (1-4) based on inmate behavior and program participation.

  • Class 1 inmates earn 0 credits per month; Class 2 earn 22 credits per month; Class 3 earn 33-45 credits per month depending on prior felony convictions; Class 4 earn 44-60 credits per month depending on criminal history.

  • Inmates with prior felony convictions enumerated in the statute (64 specific offenses including violent crimes, sexual offenses, and crimes against children) receive reduced credits in Class 3 and 4 compared to first-time offenders.

  • Adds achievement earned credits for program completion: Bachelor's degree (200 credits), Associate's degree (100 credits), High School Diploma/GED (90 credits), vocational certification (80 credits), and alcohol/chemical abuse treatment program completion (70 credits).

  • Effective date: November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Prisons and Reformatories; conduct credits. Effective date.

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Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/04/2011

4/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/16/2011
Appropriations2/17/2011
Public Safety2/8/2011

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