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OK SB579
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Oklahoma law (22 O.S. 2011, Section 196) to allow peace officers to arrest without a warrant for assault or battery that did not occur in the officer's presence if the officer has probable cause to believe the offense occurred.
- Requires officers to first observe a recent physical injury to or physical impairment of the alleged victim before making an arrest under the new assault or battery provision.
- Adds new arrest authority for threatening another person as defined in subsection B of Section 1378 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes when the officer has probable cause to believe the threat was made.
- Maintains existing arrest authorities including arrests for felonies, domestic abuse within 72 hours, protective order violations, and driving under the influence.
- Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Crime and punishment; modifying permissible arrests for assault or battery. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
2/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/3/2015
Full Bill Text
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