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OK SB872
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma law (21 O.S. Section 533) to clarify responsibility for emergency medical costs when individuals come into contact with peace officers prior to custody.
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Requires individuals who need emergency medical treatment for life-threatening conditions to be taken directly to medical facilities, with the person bearing full responsibility for costs except when injury results from officer misconduct.
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Establishes that individuals who intentionally self-injure after being received into custody must pay their own emergency medical costs.
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Effective date: November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Emergency medical costs; requiring certain person to pay costs for certain medical care. Effective date.
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
Title stricken
4/14/2011
Committee Referrals
General Government3/22/2011
Judiciary3/17/2011
Public Safety2/14/2011
Full Bill Text
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