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OK HB1579

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Seneca Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-106, regarding district attorney representation in mental health court proceedings
  • Clarifies that district attorneys represent the people of "this state" rather than "Oklahoma" in involuntary commitment proceedings
  • Applies to cases where the State of Oklahoma, including Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services facilities, petitions for involuntary commitment
  • Effective date: November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Mental health; clarifying language; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Health

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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