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OK HB1488
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Matthews
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AI Summary
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Encourages all Oklahoma counties to establish a pilot program funded by private donations and county funds to provide diversion programs for nonviolent offenders.
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Pilot programs shall identify populations of nonviolent offenders charged with criminal offenses who are at risk of incarceration.
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Requires development of community-based diversion programs that provide comprehensive, wraparound services to offenders and create employment opportunities.
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Authorizes counties to develop community partnerships to assist in providing support services to participating offenders.
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Effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Counties and county officers; encouraging counties to develop certain pilot program for nonviolent offenders; effective date.
Counties
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Criminal Justice and Corrections
2/3/2015