SB217 Summary

• Changes authorization language for district courts from "is authorized to" establish drug court programs to "shall" establish drug court programs, making them mandatory subject to fund availability

• Clarifies the definition of "drug court" and related terms under the Oklahoma Drug Court Act in 22 O.S. Section 471.1

• Requires arresting officers to file criminal case records for potentially eligible offenders with the district attorney within 4 days of arrest, and requires district attorney to file information within 24 hours of receipt

• Maintains existing drug court program requirements including judicial intervention, treatment services, supervision, substance abuse testing, and specific disciplinary sanctions (increased supervision, urinalysis, intensive treatment, short-term confinement up to 5 days, or revocation)

• Effective July 1, 2011, with emergency clause making it effective upon passage and approval