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OK HB2753
Bill
Status
Passed
4/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Pam Peterson
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AI Summary
- Amends the Oklahoma Drug Court Act to remove the requirement that drug court completion serves "in lieu of incarceration," allowing program completion as an alternative pathway without eliminating incarceration as a possible outcome
- Removes the statutory reference to the Trafficking In Illegal Drugs Act (Section 2-414 et seq. of Title 63) from drug court eligibility restrictions, potentially expanding eligibility for certain drug trafficking offenders
- Adds a new eligibility pathway for drug court: offenders who have received an assessment under Section 3-704 of Title 43A recommending the drug court program
- Expands the definition of "eligible offender" under the Oklahoma Community Sentencing Act to include persons whose assessment under Section 3-704 of Title 43A recommends community sentencing
- Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; Drug Court Act; modifying certain eligibility criteria; Community Sentencing Act; modifying definition; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/27/2016
4/27/2016
Committee Referrals
Appropriations Public Safety and Judiciary Sub3/21/2016
Appropriations3/16/2016
Criminal Justice and Corrections2/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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