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OK HB2678
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Rob Johnson
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Alyssa D. Wiles Law" to expand Oklahoma's youthful offender guidelines under 10A O.S. 2011, Section 2-5-206
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Adds accessory to murder in the first degree to the list of offenses requiring youthful offender status for juveniles ages 14-17, allowing them to be prosecuted outside the traditional juvenile system
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Maintains existing youthful offender requirements for ages 15-17 charged with serious felonies including second-degree murder, kidnapping, first-degree rape, armed robbery, and arson
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Preserves the accused's right to file a motion for certification back to the juvenile justice system, with courts required to consider factors including offense severity, prior record, rehabilitation prospects, and public safety
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Effective date of November 1, 2016; received "Do Pass" recommendation from Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections on February 24, 2016
Legislative Description
Juvenile offenses; creating the Alyssa D. Wiles Law; requiring youthful offender status for accessory to murder in the first degree; effective date.
Last Action
Authored by Senator Brooks (principal Senate author)
2/24/2016