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OK HB3314

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Osborn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Specifies representation applies when the State of Oklahoma or any facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is the petitioner for involuntary commitment.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Mental health; clarifying language; effective date.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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