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OK SB270
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Mark McCullough
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AI Summary
- Amends Oklahoma statutes to change the verdict terminology from "not guilty by reason of insanity" to "guilty but insane" for defendants acquitted due to insanity at the time of the crime
- Requires courts and juries to state that a person is "guilty but insane" rather than acquitting them when insanity is found to be the basis for the defense
- Maintains existing procedures for post-verdict commitment, including psychiatric evaluation within 45 days and hearings to determine if the person remains dangerous to public safety
- Preserves the Forensic Review Board's authority to recommend therapeutic visits, conditional release, or discharge for individuals found "guilty but insane"
- Effective date: November 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Verdicts; modifying reference to certain verdict. Effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
coauthored by McCullough (principal House author)
2/12/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/5/2013
Full Bill Text
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