OK HB1046

Department of Corrections must develop a matrix of technical violations and sanctions for probationers, with probation officers initiating violation responses within 4 working days of discovery.

Hearing officers review technical violations based on preponderance of evidence and may impose sanctions including jail, treatment programs, community service, fines, curfews, ignition interlock devices, or up to 6 months in an intermediate revocation facility.

When restitution failure is grounds for revocation, the court may cancel or modify restitution payments if terms create manifest hardship, and must apply the same percentage reduction to all court-ordered monetary obligations including fines and costs of incarceration.

Suspended sentences may only be revoked after petition by district attorney with competent evidence at a hearing held within 20 days; state may dismiss petition once without prejudice with successor petition filed within 45 days.

Act becomes effective November 1, 2015.