OK HB2042

Amends 22 O.S. 2011, Section 471.6 regarding the Oklahoma Drug Court Act to specify jurisdiction over driving privileges and establish time limitations for court orders.

Drug court judges may enter written orders requiring the Department of Public Safety to stay suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of Class D driving privileges if no other transportation is available and the offender meets eligibility requirements.

After an offender successfully completes the drug court program, the drug court judge maintains jurisdiction over the offender's driving privileges for one (1) year from the graduation date.

Active treatment in drug court programs must last 6-24 months, with optional supervision periods of 6 months to 1 year that can be extended by court order for up to 6 additional months.

Act becomes effective November 1, 2016.