Bill Summary: SB 984 - Deferred Prosecution Agreements

• Amends Oklahoma statutes governing deferred prosecution agreements to add restrictions on eligibility, requiring district attorneys to consider specific factors including offense type, defendant characteristics, and victim input.

• Prohibits deferred prosecution agreements for persons accused of offenses requiring 85% sentence service or those requiring sex offender registration.

• Modifies termination procedures by allowing State termination only "upon good cause" and permits defendants to pursue civil remedies for improper termination absent good cause.

• Removes previous notice and hearing requirements that allowed defendants to challenge termination decisions before a judge within 10 days.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.