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OK SB2103
Bill
Status
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Constance Johnson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Oklahoma Sentencing Guidelines Act to create uniform sentencing standards for felony convictions occurring on or after the effective date.
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Creates sentencing grids for nondrug crimes and drug crimes with presumptive sentencing ranges based on crime severity and criminal history, allowing judicial discretion within ranges for substantial and compelling reasons.
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Provides for optional nonprison sentences in certain grid blocks if courts find appropriate treatment programs exist or nonprison sanctions promote offender reformation and community safety.
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Imposes enhanced sentences for specific offenses including sex offenses (double presumptive term), gang-related crimes, firearm use, and second/subsequent drug manufacturing convictions (up to double with potential 50% reduction).
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Sets effective date as November 1, 2014, and limits good time credits to maximum 15% reduction of sentences for crimes committed on or after July 1, 1993.
Legislative Description
Sentencing; Oklahoma Sentencing Guidelines Act; crimes; penalties. Effective date.
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/4/2014