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OK SB501

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Constance Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Supreme Court to create veterans court divisions within district courts statewide to provide treatment, rehabilitation, education, employment services and judicial monitoring for combat veterans in the criminal justice system

  • Establishes a veterans docket as an official court docket alongside existing dockets (civil, criminal, traffic, probate, juvenile, small claims, and business dockets)

  • Requires the Supreme Court to promulgate rules governing the establishment and jurisdiction of veterans court divisions

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Veterans courts; authorizing creation of veterans courts. Codification. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

2/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/16/2011
Veterans and Military Affairs2/8/2011

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