OK SB783

Creates the Drug Court and Community Sentencing Reform Task Force, effective until November 30, 2012, to review and evaluate alternatives to incarceration including drug courts, community sentencing programs, and probation/parole for both adults and juveniles

Task force must evaluate feasibility of consolidating programs at county or judicial district level, requiring drug courts in every judicial district, and providing drug court-like services to parolees and probationers

Directs task force to examine cost savings through single administrator coordination, use of faith-based counseling programs, and improved service delivery in rural areas using local law enforcement resources

Consists of 17 members including state legislators, judges, district attorneys, corrections officials, and mental health representatives, with appointments due by August 31, 2011

Requires final report of findings and recommendations to be submitted to the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker by November 30, 2012