SB454 Summary

• Amends 22 O.S. 2011, Section 471.9 relating to drug court program completion and case dismissal procedures

• First felony offense cases are dismissed upon successful drug court completion; cases with prior felony convictions follow disposition terms specified in written plea agreements

• Drug court case files are sealed by judge upon completion and may be destroyed after 10 years, with district attorney retaining access to sealed files

• Prohibits use of drug court completion records to deny employee benefits; administrative agencies may still take disciplinary action except court must have discretion over driver license and driving privilege denial decisions

• Effective date: November 1, 2013