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OK HB3245

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Seneca Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-106, regarding representation of the state in mental health court proceedings
  • Changes the phrase "the people of Oklahoma" to "the people of this state" for consistency in statutory language
  • District attorneys continue to represent the state in all involuntary commitment proceedings under the Mental Health Law
  • Applies when the State of Oklahoma, including any facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, is the petitioner
  • Effective date: November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Mental health; clarifying language; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Health

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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