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OK HB1488

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Matthews

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages all Oklahoma counties to establish a pilot program funded by private donations and county funds to provide diversion programs for nonviolent offenders.

  • Pilot programs shall identify populations of nonviolent offenders charged with criminal offenses who are at risk of incarceration.

  • Requires development of community-based diversion programs that provide comprehensive, wraparound services to offenders and create employment opportunities.

  • Authorizes counties to develop community partnerships to assist in providing support services to participating offenders.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Corrections2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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