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OK HB2105

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Richard Morrissette

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-106 to clarify language regarding district attorney representation in mental health court proceedings
  • District attorneys shall represent the people of Oklahoma in all court proceedings under the Mental Health Law where the State of Oklahoma or any facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is the petitioner for involuntary commitment
  • Changes reference from "people of Oklahoma" to "people of this state" for consistency in statutory language
  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Mental health; clarifying language; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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