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OK HB2149

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 2149 Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-106 relating to district attorney representation in mental health court proceedings

  • Clarifies that district attorneys represent "the people of this state" (rather than "the State of Oklahoma") in court proceedings under the Mental Health Law

  • Specifies that representation applies when the state, including any facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, is the petitioner for involuntary commitment

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Mental health; clarifying language; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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